Wall Street Reform & Main Street The President explains how Wall Street Reform will not only end bailouts and bring accountability for big banks, but empower consumers, shareholders and community
At 10:55 am ET (7:25 pm local), Air Force One touched down under the shroud of nightfall at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan. President Obama had just made an unannounced 12 hour, 46 minute journey to m
【Speech Video】 The President delivers the commencement address at the United States Military Academy. 【Part 1】 Good afternoon, everybody. Everybody please have a seat. It is wonderful to see all of yo
Putting Americans Back to Work: Another Step Forward This morning, President Obama signed into effect the HIRE Act, a jobs bill that provides small businesses with incentives to spur hiring and help p
In his remarks to the House Democratic Caucus yesterday, President Obama put the upcoming health insurance reform effort into a larger context with some powerful thoughts about how he got invovled in
Yesterday President Obama welcomed Utah’s Major League Soccer Team, Real Salt Lake into the White House and congratulated them on winning their first Major League Soccer Championship. Remarks by the P
"How can I help?" That's what former Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton both asked as the devastating impact of the earthquake in Haiti became clear. This question brought them to a place they
The President on Times Square: "But as Americans, and as a Nation, We Will Not Be Terrorized" Addressing the Business Council this morning, the President spoke first on the new developments regarding
President Obama’s Message to Team USA Today marks the beginning of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. President Obama taped a special video message to welcome and encourage the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic
President Obama Recognizes Justice Stevens' Lifetime of Service and Offers Condolences to Families in West Virginia This afternoon, President Obama commented on the news of Justice John Paul Stevens'
The President speaks about the importance of personal responsibility and giving back to the community as he delivers the commencement address at Kalamazoo Central High School in Kalamazoo, MI. The sch
In his latest such conversation, President Obama joined Congressional leaders and middle school children to congratulate astronauts aboard the International Space Station and the Space Shuttle Endeavo
Competing on the Global Playing Field in the 21st Century In his State of the Union address, President Obama spoke about doubling America’s exports over the next few years. Today, he discussed the fir
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release May 05, 2010 Remarks by the President at Cinco de Mayo Reception Rose Garden 5:58 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Viva! Good evening, everyo
【Speech Video】 The President commends the Senate for moving closer to bringing Wall Street Reform legislation to a final vote during remarks in the Rose Garden. 【Transcript】 Good afternoon, everybody.
The President points to outrageous premium hikes from health insurance companies, especially those already making massive profits, as further proof of the need for reform. Looking ahead to the coming
President Obama and President Lee Myung-bak of South Korea speak to the media after meeting at the G20 Summit in Toronto, Canada where they jointly denounce the North Korean torpedo attack on a South
With Congress having finalized a strong Wall Street reform bill, the President urges Congress to finish the job and send the bill to his desk. The legislation reflects 90% of what the President origin
"My number one priority is to do what’s right for the American people, for jobs, and for economic growth," said President Obama during a press conference this afternoon on the middle class tax cuts an
