Deepest Condolences for Missouri and the Midwest
President Barack Obama greets residents and volunteers as he tours neighborhoods devastated by last week’s tornado in Joplin, Missouri.
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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.
Deepest Condolences for Missouri and the Midwest
President Barack Obama greets residents and volunteers as he tours neighborhoods devastated by last week’s tornado in Joplin, Missouri.
Citizens Medal
President Obama calls for nominations for the 2011 Citizens Medal, our nation's second-highest civilian honor, awarded this year for exemplary deeds of service.
Photos - Behind the Scenes
The White House Photo Office releases their latest batch of behind-the-scenes photos, this time following the President from town halls across the country to the Situation Room to a moment alone reading on the patio outside the Oval Office.
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.
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 embarked on a six-day trip to Europe, visiting Ireland, the United Kingdom, France and Poland to engage our allies in the region on a host of issues.
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.
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The Blog
- May 31, 2011 at 5:25 PM EDT
President Obama Nominates John Bryson to be Our Nation’s Next Commerce Secretary
The President announces his intent to nominate John Bryson as the Secretary of U.S. Department of Commerce.
- May 31, 2011 at 4:57 PM EDT
Champions of Change: Immigrant Integration
Felicia Escobar, Senior Policy Advisor for the Domestic Policy Council, describes a White House roundtable on immigrant integration.
- May 31, 2011 at 1:52 PM EDT
President Barack Obama Fills Out His New National Security Team
The President nominates Gen. Dempsey to be the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, Admiral Winnefeld to be Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, and Gen. Odierno as Army Chief of Staff.
- May 31, 2011 at 10:45 AM EDT
People are Talking and People Want Immigration Reform…
On May 10th, President Obama issued a call to action to fix our broken immigration system so that it works for our 21st century economic and national security needs. Over the past three weeks, we’ve had hundreds of Americans in all parts of the country and all walks of life participate in conversations about realistic solutions to fixing our broken immigration system.
- May 31, 2011 at 9:16 AM EDT
Open for Questions: 30 Years of AIDS
Join a special live discussion on the 30th anniversary of the AIDS epidemic on June 1 at 3 p.m. EDT.
- May 30, 2011 at 3:00 PM EDT
President Obama at Arlington National Cemetery: "Honor the Sacrifice of Those We've Lost"
President Obama presents a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns and participates in the Memorial Day Service at Arlington National Cemetery.
Featured Legislation
FDA 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, 2010Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Signed: Tuesday, March 23, 2010
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PHOTO of the DAY
President Barack Obama talks with, from left, Gen. Ray Odierno, U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey, and Admiral James "Sandy" Winnefeld, in the Oval Office, May 29, 2011. The President later nominated Gen. Dempsey to be the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, Admiral Winnefeld to be Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, and Gen. Odierno to be Army Chief of Staff. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
