Winning the Future: Education
Speaking at Kenmore Middle School in Virginia, the President calls on Congress to Fix No Child Left Behind before the start of next school year. He lays out his principles guided by the lessons of Race to the Top and other successes.
Featured Topics
Earthquakes and Tsunami in Japan
As President Obama pledges to stand by Japan, read an update on the Administration's ongoing response and learn how you can help.
The Commencement Challenge
John Legend wants your school to apply for the Commencement Challenge for a chance to have President Obama deliver the commencement address at your high school. Deadline: March 11th!
Advise the Advisor
Advise the Advisor is your direct line to senior staff at the White House. Senior Advisor David Plouffe kicks of the series with a new video. Learn how you can get involved.
Winning the Future: Innovation
In this White House White Board, Austan Goolsbee, Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, explains the President's plan to reform the patent system so great American ideas can be turned into the jobs of the future quickly and effectively.
State of the Union
The President spoke on his vision and his agenda for the economy in his State of the Union. Watch our "enhanced" presentation or watch a series of live online roundtable discussions.
Your Questions
President Obama answers your questions in a live YouTube interview following up on the State of the Union Address.
Strengthening the Recovery
Following up on his State of the Union Address, the President visits Wisconsin to talk about "playing to win" here in America.
The Daily Snapshot
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The Blog
- March 16, 2011 at 4:24 PM EDT
Open for Questions: A Conversation on The Clean Air Act with Administrator Lisa Jackson
EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson answers your questions on the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards, a Clean Air Act protection, in a live chat on Thursday, March 17, at 10:55 a.m. EDT.
- March 16, 2011 at 3:08 PM EDT
Sunshine Week at the Department of Health and Human Services
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius talks about the open government efforts underway at her department.
- March 16, 2011 at 2:06 PM EDT
Removing Mercury and Other Toxics From the Air We Breathe
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is taking another important step in our mission to safeguard the health of millions of Americans.
- March 16, 2011 at 1:26 PM EDT
Investing in Open Government to Create A More Efficient and Effective Government
Assistant to the President and Cabinet Secretary Chris Lu discusses open government across federal agencies as a long-term investment to build a stronger democracy and create a more efficient and effective government.
- March 16, 2011 at 12:20 PM EDT
President Obama's 2011 NCAA Brackets
As he does every year, the President fills out his brackets predicting the winners of the men's and women's NCAA basketball tournaments, and also calls for Americans to stand with our friends in Japan.
- March 16, 2011 at 11:18 AM EDT
Sunshine Week 2011 and Our Ongoing Commitment to Open Government
Special Assistant to the President for Justice and Regulatory Policy Steve Croley discusses “Sunshine Week," a time to assess open government, and to encourage citizens to seek information from their government and participate in public affairs.
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
First Lady Michelle Obama hands a spinach plant to a student during the spring planting of the White House Kitchen Garden on the South Lawn of the White House, March 16, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)
