Get Ready: President Obama's 2015 State of the Union Address
President Barack Obama delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Jan. 28, 2014. (Official …
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Weekly Address: America’s Resurgence Is Real
President Barack Obama tapes the Weekly Address at Pellissippi State Community College in Knoxville, Tenn., Jan. 9, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) …
You’re Invited: The 2015 State of the Union Social
On Tuesday, January 20, President Obama will deliver his sixth State of the Union address from the Capitol — and right now, you have the …
The Employment Situation in December
Today’s solid employment report caps off a strong year for the U.S. labor market, which achieved a number of important milestones in 2014. Total job …
The Faces of Health Care: Katherine R.
“We were just about to be a statistic: being over 50 and experience a decline in work and health simultaneously. I’m sure Obamacare is why …
Great Strides for Women’s Health Under the Affordable Care Act
Ed. note: This is cross-posted on The Huffington Post. See the original post here. President Obama has said repeatedly that “when women succeed, America succeeds.” …
West Wing Week: 1/9/15 or, "SOTU Spoiler Alert!"
This week, the President traveled to Michigan and Arizona to preview new policy initiatives from his upcoming State of the Union address on January 20. …
Why Access to Free Community College Matters
America entered the 20th century as the world’s pre-eminent economic power, and in the following decades, it continued to prosper due in large part to …
The Road to State of the Union: Can You Answer This One Question?
In less than two weeks, the President will deliver the State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress. The State of the …
What They're Saying About the President's Free Community College Proposal
Watch on YouTube Yesterday, President Obama unveiled his “America’s College Promise” proposal, which would make two years of community college free for responsible students across …
Email: "Two Years of Community College. For Free."
This afternoon, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan sent the following message to the White House email list, highlighting the President’s new proposal to make two …
Building a More Competitive American Manufacturing Industry with Advanced Composites
Ed. note: This is cross-posted on the U.S. Department of Energy’s website. See the original post here. Three times as strong and twice as light …
Clinton, Tennessee: The Site of Our Newest Manufacturing Innovation Hub
President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden view a 3D-printed carbon fiber Shelby Cobra car during a tour of Techmer PM in Clinton, Tenn., …
The Faces of Health Care: Deborah K.
“With my ACA coverage, I’m free to own my own business, consulting from home while ensuring I am able to manage my condition and stay …
The President Speaks About America's Auto Industry — the "Heartbeat of American Manufacturing"
Watch on YouTube Yesterday afternoon, President Obama stopped by the Ford assembly plant in Wayne, Michigan to talk about the auto bailout, and the resurgence …
The President Proposes to Make Community College Free for Responsible Students for 2 Years
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President Obama Announces Plans to Save Americans Money on Homeownership
President Barack Obama delivers remarks on housing at Central High School in Phoenix, Az., Jan. 8, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) Watch …
Email: "Reclaiming the American Dream"
This afternoon, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julián Castro sent the following message to the White House email list. In it, he highlights the …
President Obama Responds to the Attack in France
Updated: 6:36 p.m. ET on January 7, 2015 Watch on YouTube This morning, following the tragic shooting at the offices of Charlie Hebdo magazine in …
The Resurgence of the American Auto Industry – in Three GIFs
After nearly a decade of grit and grind, the American auto industry has quite a story to tell. At the start of the century, U.S. …
The Road to the State of the Union (Spoiler Alert)
Note: This post first appeared on the platform Medium. You can read that post here. In two weeks, President Obama will deliver his seventh State …
The Faces of Health Care: Karen M.
“I was a prime candidate for a major heart attack, and because of the anomalies in my heart’s structure, I may not have survived it. …
The Faces of Health Care: Astrid M.
“I am a wife and mother to 2 young children, ages 6 & 10. I am recovering and alive because I had insurance.” Something didn’t …
President Obama and President Peña Nieto of Mexico Meet at the White House
Watch on YouTube This afternoon, President Obama welcomed Mexican President Peña Nieto and his delegation to the White House. Today’s meeting marked Peña Nieto’s first …
Protecting Consumer Privacy while Building a Smarter Grid
Smart grid technologies have the capacity to create tremendous new value for electricity consumers: from advanced IT and communication technologies that improve the overall operation …
Being Biden: A Senate Swearing-In
Today marked the start of the 114th Congress, and Vice President Biden presided over the ceremonial swearing-in — a long-running tradition for the sitting Vice …
The Faces of Health Care: Anthony C.
“If it weren’t for [the Affordable Care Act], my family would be uninsured.” Anthony has spent his life working to help customers with their …
The Faces of Health Care: April W.
“I just wanted to write you to say this: THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!! Without you and your Affordable Care Act, I would now be nearly $24,000 in …
Weekly Address: Make 2015 the Year for Quality, Affordable Health Insurance
In this week’s address, the Vice President wished Americans a Happy New Year, and asked that as we make resolutions to get healthier in 2015, …