Fighting for the American Jobs Act ( video )
President Obama discusses the letters he receives every day asking for action on jobs and calls on Congress to pass the American Jobs Act right away to cut taxes, create jobs and provide a win…
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President Obama on Back-to-School: “Set Your Sights High” ( video )
This afternoon, students from across the country tuned in as President Obama addressed them directly in histhird annual Back-to-School speech. The President encouraged America’s students to use their time in school to try new things, discover new passions and hone…
Strengthening the American Education System ( video )
President Obama explains that states will have greater flexibility to find innovative ways of improving the education system, so that we can raise standards in our classrooms and prepare the next generation to succeed in…
President Obama to the U.N. General Assembly: “Peace Is Hard, but We Know that It Is Possible”
Today President Obama struck a hopeful note in his address to the United Nations General Assembly on overcoming the numerous challenges that stand in the way of a lasting peace. He advocated for peace…
Passing the American Jobs Act ( video )
President Obama discusses the need for Congress to pass the American Jobs Act to put more people back to work, and more money back in the pockets of people who are working
West Wing Week: 9/16/11 or “Pass this Bill” ( video )
Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that’s happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. This week, the President took his American Jobs Act to Richmond, Virginia, Columbus, Ohio, and Raleigh, North Carolina, traveled…
The Tenth Anniversary of September 11
Yesterday, to mark the 10th anniversary of September 11th, President Obama visited Shanksville, PA, the Pentagon and the National September 11 Memorial in New York. Yesterday evening, President and First Lady Obama attended a “Concert…
American Jobs Act: Get the Facts (VIDEO)
This evening, the President addressed a joint session of Congress and presented the American Jobs Act, a comprehensive plan to put America back to work. It was created from a set of ideas supported by…
President Obama in Detroit: “We’ve Got to Fully Restore the Middle Class in America†( video)
Today, President Obama traveled to Detroit, Michigan where he spoke at a Labor Day picnic with workers at a GM plant. During his remarks, the President spoke of the important role the labor unions have played in…
President Obama to Hurricane Irene Victims: The Entire Country is Behind You
The Entire Country is Behind You President Barack Obama walks with local and federal officials in a neighborhood hit with flooding from Hurricane Irene in Wayne, N.J., Sept. 4, 2011. (Official White House Photo by…
President Obama Salutes the Extraordinary Decade of Military Service by the 9/11 Generation ( Video )
President Obama today praised the extraordinary decade of service rendered by the 9/11 Generation of our military, the more than five million men and women — all of whom voluntarily joined the armed forces over…
President Obama Announces New Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers ( video )
This morning, President Obama announced his intention to nominate Alan B. Krueger as a member of theCouncil of Economic Advisers (CEA). As one of the nation’s leading economists, Dr. Krueger will bring  decades of experience, including serving as chief…
Coming Together to Remember ( video )
President Obama pays tribute to the first responders, those who have served, and those who lost their lives ten years ago in the September 11th attacks. Visit Serve.gov for ways to commemorate the solemn anniversary in your community.
President Obama on Libya: The Future is in the Hands of its People ( video )
Yesterday afternoon, following a call with the National Security Council, President Barack Obama spoke about the evolving situation in Libya. Over the past six months, the United States has worked with allies to protect the…
Putting Country Ahead of Party ( video )
From a farm in the Midwest, President Obama talks about the determination and integrity of the American people and calls on Congress to put aside their differences to grow the economy.
“Get On the Bus” ( video ) + Opening the Door to New Jobs
Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that’s happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. This week, the President welcomed the Super Bowl Champion Green Bay Packers to the White House beforeheading out on a three day bus tour across…
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