As the Administration works to implement the Affordable Care Act, it is critically important to ensure that consumers across the country have accurate information about their new rights and benefits under the new health insurance law. Throughout the Congressional debate on health reform, Americans were bombarded by the opponents of reform with rumors, misinformation and false […]
There’s no question that the economy has seen a dramatic turnaround since the President came into office — but the President knows full well that it is not enough. That’s why he continues to look for every opportunity for government to help spur hiring and get the economy growing at an even fast pace than […]
Earlier this month, the Department of Health and Human Services announced new information regarding a program in the Affordable Care Act that will make it easier for large employers to provide health benefits to early retirees who aren’t eligible for Medicare. The $5 billion early retiree reinsurance program will provide resources to businesses that offer […]
Given the elaborate financial instruments, products, and schemes that helped lead to the financial crisis of the past two years, one might be forgiven for thinking Wall Street Reform is too complex for any normal person to get his or her head around. But while there are plenty of complex details, there are also some core […]
Last week I was proud to join President Obama to honor the 2010 President’s Environmental Youth Award (PEYA)winners. These young people could be our next clean energy innovators and environmental advocates and they’re setting the bar for environmental stewardship in every corner of our country – from places as far apart as Westerly, Rhode Island […]
This morning the President took part in the daily briefing call with Gulf Coast Governors on the BP oil spill. Governors Jindal of Louisiana, Barbour of Mississippi, Riley of Alabama, and Crist of Florida. Press Secretary Robert Gibbs issued the following statement about the call: The President reiterated the Administration’s sense of urgency for dealing with the oil […]
Today’s New York Times takes a look at the Affordable Care Act’s provisions regarding the shared responsibility of health care between taxpayers and employers. The story claims part of the law will saddle employers with new hidden penalties. That is not that case. What it will do is help bring down health care costs and […]
Later this afternoon, the Senate will vote on a motion to instruct conferees on the Brownback Amendment. That basically means members of the Senate will cast a nonbinding vote on whether or not they think the House and Senate conferees should consider carving out a loophole for auto dealers that make auto loans from the […]
Cross-posted from the OMB Blog. Today, the President sent to Congress the Reduce Unnecessary Spending Act of 2010 to establish a new, expedited tool to reduce unnecessary or wasteful spending. Under this new expedited procedure, the President would submit a package of rescissions shortly after a spending bill is passed. Congress is then required to consider […]
Click here to see the video. On Saturday, President Obama delivered the commencement address at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York. This year one thousand and two cadets entered into the “Long Gray Line” of West Point graduates. The class of 2010 is the ninth consecutive class to graduate while our […]
