The Gold Star Family tree pays tribute to the Armed Forces and their families. It is decorated for the 2012 White House holiday season with special Gold Stars bearing the names of those who gave their lives for the country. This holiday season, we pay tribute to our military families, service members, veterans, and their […]
This week, U.S. government officials, investors, entrepreneurs, NGO leaders, and policy makers from more than 50 countries are gathering in Dubai, United Arab Emirates for the third annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit. President Obama announced the creation of this annual event during his 2009 speech at Cairo University in Egypt, and he hosted the inaugural Summit […]
Across his Administration, President Obama has taken bold steps advancing a digital environment that rewards innovation and empowers individuals the world over. These ideas, and the policies that support them, are cornerstones of America’s economy. But the benefits from this approach extend well beyond the United States; they are equally important to the social and […]
President Barack Obama watches as workers explain the process of assembling connecting rods and pistons during a tour of the Detroit Diesel Facility in Redford, Mich., Dec. 10, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson) President Obama was in Detroit today to talk about the economy — how companies are reinvesting in American workers […]
President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, daughters Sasha and Malia, and Marian Robinson listen as Megan Hilty performs at the “Christmas in Washington” concert taping in Washington, D.C., Dec. 9, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) Last night, President Obama spoke at Christmas in Washington. The concert, hosted by Conan O’Brien, featured […]
On Friday afternoon, seven middle-class Americans with a personal stake in Washington’s “fiscal cliff” debate sat down with the Vice President at the Metro 29 Diner in Arlington, Virginia. Should Congress fail to extend tax cuts for middle-class families by the end of this year, a typical American household’s taxes would go up by over […]
There’s one thing in Washington that everyone agrees on: income taxes should not increase on middle class families. Middle class families are the heart and soul of America, and the driving force behind our economy. And today, the middle class lies at the center of the debate in Washington about jobs, taxes, and the deficit. […]
Last week, President Obama called on Americans to speak out about what a $2,000 tax hike next year would mean for them and their families – and thousands of people from around the country are doing just that. We’ve heard from more than 370,000 people in all 50 states, and many say that paying $2,000 more […]
The 2012 White House Holiday Card, designed by artist Larassa Kabel. The 2012 White House Holiday card has arrived. And this year’s card spotlights the beloved First Family’s dog, Bo. The card was designed by Larassa Kabel, a professional artist from Des Moines, Iowa. Ms. Kabel has been creating photorealistic prints, paintings and drawings for the […]
President Barack Obama delivers remarks during the White House Tribal Nations Conference at the Department of the Interior in Washington, D.C., Dec. 5, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) Each year, President Obama hosts a White House Tribal Nations Conference here in Washington, DC. The goal is to give leaders from America’s federally-recognized […]
