Your Weekly Address
In an address recorded in Seoul, South Korea, the President discusses his work to help the American economy through markets in Asia.
A New Foundation
The President’s Plan for Health Insurance Reform
Cut through the rhetoric on health insurance reform. Read the essentials of the President’s plan, and watch a video with highlights of his speech to Congress.
The President’s Plan for Financial Regulatory Reform
Financial reform will make fundamental, common-sense changes so government looks out for American families and consumers, not just Wall Street and lobbyists.
The Blog
- November 21, 2009 at 4:08 PM EST
Health Insurance Reform vs. Medicare Part D
Opponents of health insurance reform have spent hours on the Senate floor today attacking the Senate's efforts to provide stability and security for those with insurance, affordable coverage for those without, and lower costs for families, small businesses and the government. To provide a little perspective on these attacks, let’s compare today's legislation with the 2003 Medicare Part D effort, which many of these same critics supported.
- November 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM EST
Weekly Address: Traveling Abroad for Our Economy at Home
In an address recorded in Seoul, South Korea, the President discusses his work to help the American economy through markets in Asia.
- November 20, 2009 at 11:30 PM EST
Speaking of Page Numbers...
Since some opponents of reform seem too obsessed with the length of the Senate health insurance reform bill (pdf) to even bother looking at what's in it for American families, we thought we'd make it a little easier for them to find some key of provisions they're working so hard to kill.
- November 20, 2009 at 6:02 PM EST
The 540th Anniversary of the Birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji
- November 20, 2009 at 3:55 PM EST
Prosperity, Peace and Opportunity: The Legacy of American Service in South Korea
President Obama addresses troops at Osan Air Base in Osan, South Korea.
- November 20, 2009 at 3:03 PM EST
Reality Check: The "Rationing" Smear... Again?
When people use arguments they know are bogus, it's probably because they know they don't have any valid arguments at their disposal. So it would seem with opponents of reform in the Senate spending today obsessed with arguments about "rationing" that were debunked months ago.
Featured Legislation
Ryan 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, 2009Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure (CARD) Act of 2009
Signed: Friday, May 22, 2009Weapons Systems Acquisition Reform Act
Signed: Friday, May 22, 2009Helping Families Save Their Homes Act
Signed: Wednesday, May 20, 2009Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act
Signed: Wednesday, May 20, 2009Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act
Signed: Tuesday, April 21, 2009Omnibus Public Lands Management Act
Signed: Monday, March 30, 2009Small Business Act Temporary Extension
Signed: Friday, March 20, 2009American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Signed: Tuesday, February 17, 2009
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White House staff including personal aide Reggie Love, right, and Gary S. Davis, U.S. Army Military District of Washington, left, rehearse for the State Arrival Ceremony for Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the South Lawn of the White House. Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy, November 20, 2009
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