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.
Featured Topics
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Flooding in Pakistan
President Obama has directed his Administration to stand with the Pakistani people and to assist them as they confront the worst flooding in Pakistan’s history.
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West Wing Week
Mailbag Day! This West Wing Week the administration responds to the letters and emails sent in by you.
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Photos - Behind the Scenes
See some of the best behind-the-scenes photos taken by Pete Souza and the White House Photo Office in July.
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End of Combat in Iraq
As combat operations in Iraq draw to a close, the President salutes those who have served and pledges that they will be honored and taken care of as they deserve.
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HealthCare.gov
The President walks through the features of HealthCare.gov, the new website spurred by the Affordable Care Act. Watch the video or visit the site to learn more.
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The Daily Snapshot
Sign up for a quick daily email giving you the photo of the day, the President's schedule, and the best of what you may have missed from WhiteHouse.gov.
The Blog
- August 18, 2010 at 9:48 AM EDT
Mom, the White House Called You
Rachel Martin, a kindergarten teach from Illinois, shares her experience joining President Obama at the White House last week to call on Congress to pass legislation to save 160,000 teacher jobs.
- August 17, 2010 at 6:02 PM EDT
“Small Businesses Are the Backbone of Our Economy and the Cornerstones of Our Communities”
President Obama meets with small business owners in Seattle and calls on a small partisan minority in Congress to stop obstructing legislation that would help small business owners get loans.
- August 17, 2010 at 9:07 AM EDT
What You Missed: Open for Questions on Gulf Seafood Safety with Dr. Lubchenco
Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Dr. Jane Lubchenco stops by the White House for a live chat on the safety of seafood from the Gulf of Mexico.
- August 16, 2010 at 5:27 PM EDT
New Battery Technology and New Jobs in Wisconsin
President Obama travels to Wisconsin to visit the ZBB Energy Corporation’s manufacturing facility and discuss the importance of investing in clean energy manufacturing.
- August 16, 2010 at 4:30 PM EDT
Obama Administration Officials Continue to Visit State Fairs
Cabinet Secretaries and other top Administration officials are visiting state fairs this summer and fall to discuss ongoing efforts to address issues important to rural America.
- August 16, 2010 at 3:16 PM EDT
Now Accepting Applications: Spring 2011 White House Internship Program
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the next class of White House Interns! The White House Internship Program is now accepting applications for Spring 2011.
Featured Legislation
Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act of 2010
Signed: Thursday, July 22, 2010Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2010
Signed: Thursday, July 22, 2010Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
Signed: Wednesday, July 21, 2010Daniel Pearl Freedom of the Press Act
Signed: Monday, May 17, 2010Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010
Signed: Friday, April 23, 2010Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010
Signed: Tuesday, March 30, 2010Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Signed: Tuesday, March 23, 2010Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act
Signed: Thursday, March 18, 2010Emergency Aid to American Survivors of the Haiti Earthquake Act
Signed: Wednesday, January 27, 20102009 Tax Breaks for Haiti Donations
Signed: Friday, January 22, 2010Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009
Signed: Friday, October 30, 2009National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010
Signed: Wednesday, October 28, 2009