Weekly Address: Time for Action on Financial Reform for the Economy As a key committee in the Senate takes up reforming the ways of Wall Street, the President lays down a marker: “I urge those in the
5/10/10: White House Press Briefing May 10, 2010 | 1:03:40 White House Press Briefings are conducted most weekdays from the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room in the West Wing. Public Domain The White
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
【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
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
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 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'
【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.
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
The President points to a revolutionary new solar plant that will employ 1,000 people and power 140,000 homes. The plant is possible because of the President’s investments in the clean energy economy,
n honor of one of the most tasty of American traditions, Thanksgiving, we are serving up five delicious White House videos complete with all the fixin's. From grilling with the New Orleans Saints to c
During tough economic times, one of the toughest jobs to hold is as a construction worker. In almost any city or town in America, you're likely to see buildings, projects, or roads left half-done afte
The President strongly urges both parties in Congress to pass the compromise on tax cuts, unemployment insurance, and job creation. Not doing so would hurt the middle class, those struggling to find w
The President marks the ninth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks as a National Day of Service and Remembrance to honor those who lost their lives. Today, we pause to remember a day that tested our countr
Building Skills for America’s Future Today, President Obama announced the launch of a new initiative Skills for America’s Future - an effort to improve industry partnerships with community colleges to
With President Obama visiting troops in Afghanistan, Vice President Biden says Congress must extend both the middle class tax cuts and unemployment insurance for the sake of those families and the bro
The President was joined at Yongsan Army Garrison in Seoul, South Korea by an estimated 1,400 base personnel and families and several hundred Korean vets. It was a unique and meaningful way to spend V
President Obama announces that the Department of Veterans Affairs, led by Secretary Shinseki, will begin making it easier for veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder to receive the benefits and t
The President explains his push for exporting American goods in Asia, and urges Congress to address earmarks as a signal of fiscal reform. This weekend, I’m concluding a trip to Asia whose purpose was
The President calls on Republicans in Congress to put scoring political points aside, and instead to focus on solving the problems facing the nation. At the time of this address, the Republican leader
