Earlier this evening, the White House released an overview of key facts and examples of government actions in response to the earthquake in Haiti. You can keep up to date with the latest news and resources on the response at the White House’s dedicated webpage. Before this summary of what your government is doing, a quick […]
Click here to see the video. Let it be clear up front that it is well worth considering the President’s remarks today in full – by all means simply watch them in their entirety above or read the full transcript. As he began his remarks today focused on honoring the legacy and ideals of Dr. […]
Responding to the President’s call, the U.S. Navy moved at top speed to ready ships, load them with supplies and steam toward Haiti to provide humanitarian assistance after the devastating earthquake there Tuesday. Already on station, the USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) and her Sailors have been providing hospital services, along with a much needed […]
Click here to see the video. "How can I help?" That’s what former Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton both asked as the devastating impact of the earthquake in Haiti became clear. This question brought them to a place they both know well, the Oval Office. There they met with President Obama and agreed […]
National Influenza Vaccination Week is coming to a close. It was a great week. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and its partners announced a number of new initiatives and held events across the country designed to spread the word about the importance of getting the H1N1 flu vaccine. The fact is that flu season […]
As the President continues to work on immediate job creation, he discusses his proposal for a new fee on the largest financial institutions to ensure that every cent of taxpayer assistance gets paid back. Saying that, "we’re not going to let Wall Street take the money and run," he then discusses the ongoing push to make […]
The White House Forum on Modernizing Government was a unique opportunity to draw on the experience and wisdom of some of the country’s top CEOs and workers. The lessons in management and adaptation they had to share are particularly important at a time when technology can dramatically improve customer (or citizen) service and streamline operations if used […]
Earlier this afternoon the President gave another update on the situation in Haiti — needless to say they still need help. Donate $10 to the Red Cross to be charged to your cell phone bill by texting "HAITI" to "90999." Contribute online to the Red Cross. Find more ways to help through the Center for […]
During my relatively brief tenure in Washington, I have had the privilege of working with technology professionals who share a sense of purpose that often extends beyond corporate walls and into their local communities. This year, the Administration wants to tap into that spirit of generosity by collaborating with the Corporation for National and Community […]
This morning we woke up to a confusing contradiction. Banking executives claiming that they simply can’t afford to pay back taxpayers for their sacrifice in saving the industry while also increasing lending: "The money to be collected is capital being pulled out of the banking system that could support ten times the amount in new […]
