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The President explains that even as we focus on creating jobs immediately, we must also ensure the economy is better for our children by investing in education – not cutting it by 20% as Congressional Republicans propose.
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Featured Topics
HealthCare.gov Is Getting Even Better
HealthCare.gov is getting even better. As of today, the site now includes price estimates for all private insurance options, allowing consumers to easily compare health insurance plans.
Health Reform: Moving America Forward
First Lady Michelle Obama holds a conference call with nurses from across the country to discuss the new Patient’s Bill of Rights and other important benefits from the Affordable Care Act.
Saluting Service In Iraq
As combat operations officially ended, President Obama flew to Fort Bliss, TX to salute our troops for their service. Learn more on how you can join the President in saluting them.
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The Blog
- October 9, 2010 at 8:55 PM EDT
"It Gets Better"
Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett speaks at the annual national dinner of the Human Rights Campaign to directly address the recent tragedies surrounding youth who are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender.
- October 9, 2010 at 8:25 AM EDT
Weekly Wrap Up: America’s Best Kept Secret
A quick look at the week of October 4th, 2010.
- October 9, 2010 at 6:00 AM EDT
Weekly Address: Strengthening Education, Not Cutting It
The President explains that even as we focus on creating jobs immediately, we must also ensure the economy is better for our children by investing in education – not cutting it by 20% as Congressional Republicans propose.
- October 8, 2010 at 5:49 PM EDT
Rural Communities, Our Economy and Our Energy
Heather Zichal, Deputy Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change, looks at the critical role America’s rural communities play not only in our national economy but also in helping to tackle our nation’s toughest energy challenges.
- October 8, 2010 at 4:42 PM EDT
Stop. Think. Connect. National Campaign Launched
Howard A. Schmidt, Cybersecurity Coordinator and Special Assistant to the President, launches a national public awareness and education campaign to promote cybersecurity.
- October 8, 2010 at 3:56 PM EDT
The White House Council on Women and Girls' Friday Highlights
Read about the Council on Women and Girl’s Friday Highlights’, in which we look back on the week’s events that focused on celebrating and empowering women and girls.
Featured Legislation
Improper 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, 2010Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act
Signed: Thursday, March 18, 2010Emergency Aid to American Survivors of the Haiti Earthquake Act
Signed: Wednesday, January 27, 20102009 Tax Breaks for Haiti Donations
Signed: Friday, January 22, 2010Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009
Signed: Friday, October 30, 2009National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010
Signed: Wednesday, October 28, 2009
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PHOTO of the DAY
President Barack Obama points to Deputy National Security Advisor Tom Donilon while talking with National Security Advisor Gen. James L. Jones, right, in the Oval Office before the announcement that Gen. Jones is stepping down from his post later this month and will be replaced by Donilon, Oct, 8, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
