Your Weekly Address
As Congress returns to work, the President calls on them -- and all of us -- to debate our differences vigorously but to live up to the spirit of common cause we felt following the tragedy in Arizona.
Featured Topics
West Wing Week
Watch a preview of "Dispatches from Sudan" and join General Scott Gration, President Obama's Special Envoy to Sudan for a unique look at the historic referendum that could result in the world's newest nation.
A New Chief of Staff
The President commends Pete Rouse for his amazing tenure as interim chief of staff, and explains why Bill Daley is the right person to take the reins.
First Question
White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs answers the flood of questions from the online public on what he's doing next and whether White House social media engagement will continue in his absence.
The Year in Photos
White House Photographer Pete Souza shares some of his favorite behind-the-scenes and pivotal moments from 2010 in the White House.
Inside The White House
Explore an interactive map of the White House, featuring incredible behind-the-scenes photos from the Photo Office and our best "Inside the White House" videos.
It Gets Better
Recently, several young people have taken their own lives after being bullied for being gay – or perceived as being gay – by their peers. The President, Vice President and White House staff join the nationwide campaign to put a stop to these tragedies.
The Daily Snapshot
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The Blog
- January 18, 2011 at 5:41 PM EST
Hospital Visitation Regulations Go Into Effect Today
Brian Bond, Deputy Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement, gives an update on another important moment for equality.
- January 18, 2011 at 4:25 PM EST
Standing Up Renewable Energy on America’s Lands and Oceans
By helping stand up responsible large-scale renewable energy projects on America’s public lands and oceans, the Department of the Interior is helping to fulfill President Obama’s vision for a new energy future.
- January 18, 2011 at 11:20 AM EST
Regulatory Strategy
OMB plays a central role in implementing a President’s regulatory agenda. Through our Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), OMB acts as a clearinghouse for the most significant regulations and rules, making sure that policies are consistent across the federal government and with the agenda of the President. OMB also ensures that analysis of rules is done properly, according to one set of standards.
- January 18, 2011 at 8:20 AM EST
Voices of Health Reform: Cathy’s Story
This series, Voices of Health Reform, highlights how Americans are already benefiting from the health reform law, the Affordable Care Act. This story is about Cathy from Ohio.
- January 17, 2011 at 2:58 PM EST
"An Example of What Martin Luther King’s Birthday Should Be All About"
The First Family honors Dr. Martin Luther King with a visit to Stuart Hobson Middle School, where they took part in a mentoring project organized by Greater DC Cares’ Mentoring Matters Initiative.
- January 17, 2011 at 10:08 AM EST
Celebrating MLK Day with City Year
Today, I am joining hundreds of volunteers at Intermediate School 292 in Brooklyn as part of City Year’s celebration of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. I look forward to seeing the hundreds of energetic and idealistic City Year corps members who are always an inspiration.
Featured Legislation
FDA Food Safety Modernization Act
Signed: Tuesday, January 4, 2011James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010
Signed: Sunday, January 2, 2011Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act of 2010
Signed: Wednesday, December 22, 2010Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010
Signed: Friday, December 17, 2010Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010
Signed: Monday, December 13, 2010Improper 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, 2010
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PHOTO of the DAY
President Barack Obama and President Hu Jintao of China begin their working dinner in the Old Family Dining Room of the White House, Jan. 18, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
