Response to the Oil Spill
The President makes his third trip to the Gulf, promising local families and business owners he will not allow BP to shortchange them on claims. Also, join top Advisor Carol Browner for a live video chat Monday at 2:00PM EDT.
Wall Street Reform
The President applauds the Senate for overcoming unprecedented pressure from Wall Street lobbyists and getting over the biggest hurdle to passing strong reforms.
A New Foundation
Health Reform: What It Means for You
Health Reform as signed by the President will put American families and small businesses in control of their health care, instead of insurance companies. Learn what it will do for you.
The Blog 
- June 5, 2010 at 3:00 PM EDT
"Cherish Your Team"
President Obama honors Utah's Major League Soccer champion Real Salt Lake in a ceremony at the White House this afternoon.
- June 5, 2010 at 1:25 PM EDT
James R. Clapper Jr. as DNI: "Four Decades of Service"
The President announces James R. Clapper Jr. as the new Director of National Intelligence.
- June 5, 2010 at 6:00 AM EDT
Weekly Address: Speaking from Louisiana on the Oil Spill
Speaking from Grand Isle, Louisiana, the President discusses the hardships local residents and small business owners are facing as a result of the BP oil spill. He pledges to make sure those responsible do not shortchange them.
- June 4, 2010 at 8:46 PM EDT
The Ongoing Administration-Wide Response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill: June 4, 2010
President Obama made his third trip to the Gulf Coast since BP’s oil rig exploded to meet with Gulf Coast elected officials, responders on the ground, and local residents and business leaders impacted by the BP oil spill.
- June 4, 2010 at 7:34 PM EDT
On the Ground in Louisiana
President Obama travels to Louisiana to meet with National Incident Commander Admiral Thad Allen, state and local officials and business owners and families affected by the BP oil spill.
- June 4, 2010 at 7:16 PM EDT
Anniversary of the President’s Speech in Cairo
Pradeep Ramamurthy, Senior Director for Global Engagement at the National Security Council discusses President Obama's June 4, 2009 speech in Cairo, Egypt, proposing a new beginning between the United States and Muslims around the world, based upon mutual interest and mutual respect.
Featured Legislation
Daniel 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, 2009Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act
Signed: Thursday, October 22, 2009Cash For Clunkers Extension
Signed: Thursday, August 6, 2009Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act
Signed: Monday, June 22, 2009
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PHOTO of the DAY
President Barack Obama gestures during a meeting on the response to the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, at Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans, La., June 4, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
