On the Road to Recovery

Read the President's remarks at an advanced battery plant in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. Learn how clean energy is creating jobs and laying the foundation for lasting economic growth.

The President sees the battery making process in Menomonee Falls, Wis.
The President sees the battery making process in Menomonee Falls, Wis.
The President sees the battery making process at the ZBB Manufacturing Facility, White House Photo, Chuck Kennedy, 8/16/10

Your Weekly Address

On the 75th anniversary of Social Security, President Obama promises to protect it from Republican leaders in Congress who have made privatization a key part of their agenda.

The President sits for the weekly address taping
The President sits for the weekly address taping
White House Photo, Lawrence Jackson, 8/13/10

160,000 Teachers

The President signs help for states to stay above water, preventing as many as 160,000 teacher layoffs and 900,000 public and private sector layoffs altogether. See how many teachers got help in your state in an interactive map.

The President signs help for states
The President signs help for states
White House Photo, Pete Souza, 8/10/10

Wall Street Reform

The President has signed Wall Street Reform, read his remarks or watch our animated video explaining the new accountability for Wall Street & the strongest consumer protections ever.

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President Barack Obama looks at the menu as he orders his lunch before holding a round table discussion with local small business owners at Grand Central Bakery in Seattle, Washington, Aug. 17, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

President Barack Obama looks at the menu as he orders his lunch before holding a round table discussion with local small business owners at Grand Central Bakery in Seattle, Washington, Aug. 17, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

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