Once again, opponents of reform have teamed up with a friend of Wall Street in attempt to add economic credibility to their widely debunked effort to portray their opposition to Wall Street Reform as based on principled objections to fictional perpetual bailouts, and not on their long-held allegiance with Wall Street demonstrated most vividly by […]
Growing up on a ranch in the San Luis Valley of Colorado, my parents taught me the importance of hard work, getting an education, and protecting the natural resources that were the source of our livelihood. Because of their encouragement, my brothers and sisters and I– all eight of us – became first-generation college graduates. […]
This afternoon before the press briefing with Press Secretary Gibbs, Vice President Biden discussed the news that Iraqi security forces and U.S. forces killed the two most senior leaders of al Qaeda Iraq during a series of joint security operations. The Vice President called this morning’s events an “extremely important development in Iraq.” The former leaders of AQI […]
The guiding principle of health reform was simple: put American families and small businesses – not the health insurance companies – in charge of their own health care. One of the immediate benefits of the health reform legislation signed by the President is a substantial tax credit for small businesses, designed to help them offer […]
Cross-posted from the DOT Blog. This past weekend, I had the honor of visiting a Federal Aviation Administration team supporting Haiti’s heroic redevelopment efforts. It’s been three months since a 7.0 magnitude earthquake devastated Haiti. While the emergency relief efforts may have subsided, and Haiti is no longer be front-page news in America, the Haitian people […]
On Friday the President issued a Proclamation deeming today National Day of Service and Remembrance for Victims and Survivors of Terrorism. The attack on Oklahoma City happened on April 19, 1995: Presidential Proclamation- National Day of Service and Remembrance for Victims and Survivors of Terrorism NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE AND REMEMBRANCE FOR VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF TERRORISM, 2010 BY […]
The President releases a statement on his regret that he cannot make it to Poland: I spoke with acting President Komorowski and told him that I regret that I will not be able to make it to Poland due to the volcanic ash that is disrupting air travel over Europe. Michelle and I continue to […]
The strongest consumer protections ever. Bringing transparency to financial dealings. Closing loopholes to stop recklessness and irresponsibility. Holding Wall Street accountable and giving shareholders new power in the financial system. President Obama lays out what Wall Street Reform is about, and questions whether opposition from the Senate Republican Leader might have something to do with […]
Click here to see the video. This afternoon, before beginning a meeting with the President Economic Recovery Advisory Board, President Obama described the coming debate over Wall Street Reform in stark terms. The President said, "I hope that we can pass a bipartisan bill. Bipartisanship cannot mean simply allowing lobbyist-driven loopholes that put American taxpayers at risk." […]
President Obama signed a Presidential Memorandum launching the America’s Great Outdoors Initiative today, which focuses on promoting community-level efforts to conserve outdoor spaces. As part of the initiative, members of the administration will host regional sessions with groups and individuals across the country to discuss ideas on how to protect America’s natural landscape and form […]
