Ed. Note: As part Change.org's Blog Action Day, EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson reflects on the importance of protecting America's clean water supply. When EPA was formed 40 years ago, water pollution was generally something that could be seen, touched, and smelled. We knew something was wrong when algae began to coat rivers, when the […]
Jim Houser and his wife have owned an auto business for nearly 30 years and have always provided health care for their employees. In recent years, their premiums have been steadily increasing to “unsustainable” levels. However, thanks to the Affordable Care Act, their business is now eligible for the small business tax credit. Thanks to […]
Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Walk step by step with the President as he comes out strong for investing in infrastructure to boost the economy and create jobs, and meets with students from all levels of education throughout the week. From elementary and middle […]
Since the enactment of health reform legislation in March, Republican Attorneys General in several states have filed lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act. Having failed in the legislative arena, opponents of reform are now turning to the courts in an attempt to overturn the work of the democratically elected branches of government. […]
Every working American deserves access to the information he or she needs to make good decisions about how to save for retirement. It’s that simple. That’s why we here at the Middle Class Task Force are excited that today, the Department of Labor is announcing new rules that will help make this principle a reality by […]
Ed. Note: Cross-posted from the Department of Energy's blog. To learn more about events happening as part of National Energy Awareness Month, check out our calendar. Last week Secretary Chu invited you to submit your questions on home energy efficiency and the response was tremendous. We sifted through your questions and recently discussed many of […]
Emily Schlicting lives in Omaha, Nebraska and, like many other young adults across the country, she is already benefiting from new provisions of in the Affordable Care Act. Click here to see the video. At a young age, Emily was diagnosed with a rare, chronic auto-immune disease. Her illness sometimes set her apart from her […]
Here’s your chance to ask the President about the issues that have been weighing on your mind. Tomorrow at 4 PM EDT, President Obama will be participating in a live youth town hall event in partnership with MTV, BET, and CMT. The President will be taking questions from the live audience and Twitter. To ask your […]
Yesterday, I spoke at the Solar Power International Conference in Los Angeles, California. Being at the largest solar conference in North America gives you a real sense of possibility and promise. The pace at which these technologies are advancing is truly remarkable. Just look at the large-scale solar projects we at the Department of the […]
We posted the collection from early September before, but the Photo Office has now released their full collection of behind-the-scenes shots from last month. Have a look below, or view it full size over at Flickr. Fonte: White House
