Cross posted from the Energy Blog. We invest in our country’s small businesses because small businesses invest back in our economy. With small businesses creating nearly two out of every three net new jobs, you probably have a friend, neighbor or family member who makes their livelihood by working for a small business. These employees […]
Cross posted from the Energy Blog. We invest in our country’s small businesses because small businesses invest back in our economy. With small businesses creating nearly two out of every three net new jobs, you probably have a friend, neighbor or family member who makes their livelihood by working for a small business. These employees […]
A new report, Affordable Care Act Update: Implementing Medicare Costs Savings, released today by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), confirms that the Affordable Care Act is on track to save money and strengthen the Medicare program, all while protecting seniors guaranteed benefits. And the savings and improvements start right away. According to […]
Cross-posted from the State Department’s Dipnote blog. This year, 17 sub-Saharan African countries celebrate 50 years of independence, and the Obama Administration is ready to look forward towards greater partnerships with African nations. Acknowledging the value of engaging young leaders in the discussion of the future of Africa, President Obama has invited 115 young leaders […]
This morning the President discussed the great honor he felt to be speaking at the national convention of Disabled American Veterans in Atlanta, Georgia — one of the great organizations carrying on the values of America’s proud military. The occasion was all the more meaningful because yet another momentous turning point in that history is upon us: Today, your […]
There’s a lot of focus, understandably, on the ups and downs of our economic recovery week to week and month to month. The President certainly shares that focus, and is working every day for initiatives like help for small businesses to expand and hire. That said, we saw these charts from the National Economic Council […]
No matter who you are, the Affordable Care Act will help make your health care better. The reforms in the law will help bring costs down and will improve the quality of care for all Americans. But we know that women in particular suffered under the old health care system and will especially benefit from […]
Since the enactment of health reform legislation in March, several state Attorneys General 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. This is […]
This morning the President speaks at the national convention of Disabled American Veterans in Atlanta, Georgia. As the end of combat operations in Iraq draws near, it is a time to salute those who have sacrificed their lives, and to honor those who have come back – both through words and through a renewed commitment […]
Last week, I spoke at two events that helped underscore the extent to which President Obama’s Recovery Act is paving the way for a clean energy economy. Before an audience of green affordable housing developers at the Communities of the Institute for Professional and Executive Development (IPED) annual conference, I highlighted four ways HUD is […]
