Common Sense and Compromise
President Obama addresses the need to tackle our long-term deficits and lays out common sense steps to spur economic growth.
Featured Topics
Introducing the SBA 100
Check out the Small Business Administration's showcase of 100 small businesses that have each created hundreds of jobs with SBA assistance, helping drive our economy forward.
Resources on the Debate About our National Debt
This compromise guarantees more than $2 trillion in deficit reduction, and will ensure that as a nation we live within our means, while still making key investments in things that lead to new jobs, like education and research.
White House mobile apps
With both an iPhone and Android mobile app, Americans can get alerts directly from the White House, check out behind-the-scenes photos and videos, and read the latest news from the blog or the Briefing Room.
Joining Forces
The President, Vice President, First Lady and Dr. Jill Biden launch the national initiative to support and honor America's service members and their families.
President Names Richard Cordray to Lead New Agency
President Obama has chosen a former Ohio Attorney General to head the CFPB, a new agency established to arm Americans with the information they need to make smart financial decisions, which launched Thursday, July 21
Travels with the First Lady
First Lady Michelle Obama travels to South Africa and Botswana during an official visit focused on youth leadership, education, health and wellness.
Resurgence of the Auto Industry
Check out an infographic highlighting some of the key successes in the auto industry since 2009.
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.
Tax Cut Calculator
Check out our tax cut calculator to learn how the December tax deal will benefit you, both in your taxes for 2011 and in your paychecks right now.
West Wing Week
This week, President Obama signed a bi-partisan compromise to reduce the deficit and avoid default, announced a historic fuel efficiency standard that will save American families money, held a cabinet meeting and celebrated his 50th birthday.
Health Reform in Action
The health reform law, the Affordable Care Act, is making a difference in the lives of millions of Americans like Erick Moberg. He discusses it in a surprise phone call from the President.
The Blog
- August 9, 2011 at 5:58 PM EDT
On the Ground in the Horn of Africa
Dr. Jill Biden and USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah visit the Dadaab refugee camp in Kenya to underscore the commitment of the U.S. Government to respond to the immediate crisis of famine. The United Nations estimates that over 12.4 million people are in urgent need of humanitarian aid, including food, water and medical care, across the drought-stricken eastern Horn of Africa.
- August 9, 2011 at 3:06 PM EDT
Secretary LaHood: $50 Billion in Fuel Savings a "Significant Win" for Trucking Industry
Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood outlines the environmental benefits and $50 billion in savings the new fuel efficiency standards for trucks will achieve.
- August 9, 2011 at 10:47 AM EDT
President Obama Announces First Ever Fuel Economy Standards for Commercial Vehicles
New standards for trucks, buses, and other heavy duty vehicles will save U.S. businesses approximately $50 billion in fuel costs
- August 8, 2011 at 6:01 PM EDT
A Fresh Start for America’s Auto Communities
Jay Williams joins the Department of Labor as the new director of the Office of Recovery for Auto Communities and Workers.
- August 8, 2011 at 6:00 PM EDT
President Obama on Common Sense Steps to Grow the Economy
The U.S. remains a AAA country, with the resources and the will needed to work out our differences and move forward
- August 8, 2011 at 5:58 PM EDT
President Obama: Our Problems Are Eminently Solvable
Find out more about the President's proposals to jumpstart the economy
Featured Legislation
Budget Control Act of 2011
Signed: Tuesday, August 2, 2011FDA 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, 2010
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PHOTO of the DAY
President Barack Obama, in the process of saluting, participates in a ceremony at Dover Air Force Base in Dover, Del., Aug. 9, 2011, for the dignified transfer of U.S. and Afghan personnel who died in Afghanistan on Aug. 6. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
