Click here to see the video. Today, President Obama signed the Daniel Pearl Freedom of the Press Act into law, a bill that reinforces the nation’s commitment to ensure freedom of the press, including bloggers, around the world. The President described the act as upholding our “core values” and sending a strong signal to the world […]
Today, the President and Vice President released their 2009 financial disclosure reports. The Ethics in Government Act of 1978 requires high-level federal officials to publicly disclose their personal financial interests. The public filing system serves to prevent financial conflicts of interest by providing for a systematic review of the finances of government officials. Those finances […]
Asked about unfair attacks on Solicitor General Elena Kagan and her nomination for the Supreme Court, Ken Starr said “I think is not serving the Court well and therefore I don’t think it serves the country well.” Nevertheless, some have opted against engaging in an honest discussion of her qualifications and chosen instead to pursue smears […]
Today, the Treasury Department is releasing more details on the ways small businesses will benefit from health insurance reform. Rising health care costs have been the biggest concern for small businesses for decades. But as a result of the Affordable Care Act, we are already putting in motion steps that will reform the health insurance […]
The President explains how Wall Street Reform will not only end bailouts and bring accountability for big banks, but empower consumers, shareholders and community banks. Click here to see the video. Fonte: White House
I believe that when you set out to look for a home, you aren’t just looking for a house, but you are also looking for a community. You are thinking about access to quality schools and safe streets for your children. You are thinking about transportation to work and school. It’s important for you to […]
Click here to see the video. This morning the President met with members of his Cabinet to get another comprehensive update on the ongoing Administration-wide response to the disastrous BP oil spill in the Gulf region. The President made clear his frustration with BP and the other parties involved in the spill, committed once again to […]
Click here to see the video. This morning, President Obama honored the 2010 National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) TOP COPS award winners at a ceremony in the Rose Garden. The President was joined by Attorney General Eric Holder and President of NAPO Tom Nee. The President commended the TOP COPS as “men and women […]
Cross-posted from the DOT Blog. Are Japanese bullet trains coming to the US? This is a question I’ve seen being asked more than once in the media this week. Now, to be fair, I may have started this buzz by riding a couple of Japan’s lightning fast trains while visiting that country earlier in […]
With the passage of the Affordable Care Act, President Obama and his team have turned to the next big task: implementing the new law, making reform a reality and ensuring consumers have control of their health care, not big insurance companies. We’ll be doing this through providing better choices for consumers, lowering costs for everyone, […]
