Happening @ 1:10ET: @VP Biden answers your #SOTU questions live from New Hampshire in his inaugural twitter interview. Ask now: #WHChat The White House, District of Columbia (January 26, 2012 - 11:45 AM)
Don't miss your twitter interview with Vice President Biden on 1/26 @ 1:10ET. What are your #SOTU questions? Ask: #WHChat Follow: @VP & @gov The White House, District of Columbia (January 25, 2012 - 10:23 PM)
"[I believe what] Lincoln believed...government should do for people only what they cannot do better by themselves & no more" -Obama #SOTU The White House, District of Columbia (January 24, 2012 - 11:09 PM)
Obama: As long as were joined in common purpose...our future is hopeful & the state of our union will always be strong #SOTU The White House, District of Columbia (January 24, 2012 - 10:16 PM)
Obama: This nation is great because we built it together. This nation is great because we worked as a team. #SOTU The White House, District of Columbia (January 24, 2012 - 10:15 PM)
Obama: Above all, our freedom endures because of the men and women in uniform who defend it. #SOTU The White House, District of Columbia (January 24, 2012 - 10:11 PM)
Obama: America remains the one indispensable nation in world affairs & as long as Im President, I intend to keep it that way. #SOTU The White House, District of Columbia (January 24, 2012 - 10:10 PM)
Obama: I believe what Repub...Lincoln believed...gov't should do for people only what they cannot do better by themselves & no more #SOTU The White House, District of Columbia (January 24, 2012 - 10:03 PM)
Obama: I bet most Americans are thinking the same thing right now...nothing will get done ...because Washington is broken. #SOTU The White House, District of Columbia (January 24, 2012 - 10:00 PM)
Obama: if you make under $250,000 a year, like 98% of American families, your taxes shouldnt go up...Youre the ones who need relief #SOTU The White House, District of Columbia (January 24, 2012 - 9:57 PM)
Obama: Do we want to keep these tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans? Or do we want to keep our investments in everything else #SOTU The White House, District of Columbia (January 24, 2012 - 9:56 PM)
Obama: Our most immediate priority is stopping a tax hike on 160 million working Americans while the recovery is still fragile #SOTU The White House, District of Columbia (January 24, 2012 - 9:54 PM)
Obama: A return to the American #values of fair play & shared responsibility will help protect our people & our economy. #sotu The White House, District of Columbia (January 24, 2012 - 9:53 PM)
Obama: Our workers are the most productive on Earth & if the playing field is level, I promise you America will always win #SOTU The White House, District of Columbia (January 24, 2012 - 9:27 PM)
Obama: Tonight, Im announcing the creation of a Trade Enforcement Unit that will be charged w/ investigating unfair trade practices #SOTU The White House, District of Columbia (January 24, 2012 - 9:27 PM)
Obama: Tonight, my message to business leaders is simple: ask yourselves what you can do to bring #jobs back to your country #SOTU The White House, District of Columbia (January 24, 2012 - 9:25 PM)
Obama: We bet on American workers. We bet on American ingenuity & tonight, the American auto industry is back #SOTU The White House, District of Columbia (January 24, 2012 - 9:24 PM)
Obama: Tonight, I want to speak about how we move forward & lay out a blueprint for an economy thats built to last #sotu The White House, District of Columbia (January 24, 2012 - 9:24 PM)
Obama: Whats at stake are not Democratic values or Republican values, but American values. We have to reclaim them #SOTU The White House, District of Columbia (January 24, 2012 - 9:16 PM)
Obama: Think about the America within our reach...An economy built to last, where hard work pays off & responsibility is rewarded #SOTU The White House, District of Columbia (January 24, 2012 - 9:14 PM)
#SOTU excerpt: "Think about the America within our reach...An economy built to last, where hard work pays off & responsibility is rewarded" The White House, District of Columbia (January 24, 2012 - 8:05 PM)
Obama just announced new initiatives to boost US tourism. Why is your town a great place to visit? Share pics & tell us w/ #visitUS The White House, District of Columbia (January 19, 2012 - 1:02 PM)
The more folks who visit America, the more Americans we get back to work" -President Obama announces plan to boost US tourism #visitUS The White House, District of Columbia (January 19, 2012 - 12:05 PM)
Obama: And let me be clear: I will only use this authority for reforms that result in more efficiency, better service & a leaner government. The White House, District of Columbia (January 13, 2012 - 11:30 AM)
Obama: I am calling on Congress to reinstate the authority that past presidents have had to streamline and reform the Executive Branch. The White House, District of Columbia (January 13, 2012 - 11:28 AM)
Welcome to Twitter! RT @MarthaGSA Excited to join the conversation on Twitter! Out in NV talking #jobs, sustainability & GSAs market share! The White House, District of Columbia (January 12, 2012 - 7:24 PM)
Obama announces US troops in Iraq will be home by the end of the year. Have Qs? Use #WHChat to ask now. Ben Rhodes answers @WHLive @ 2:30ET The White House, District of Columbia (October 21, 2011 - 2:19 PM)
Obama: the nation that we need to buildthat we will buildis our own; an America that sees its economic strength restored The White House, District of Columbia (October 21, 2011 - 12:59 PM)
Obama: The long war in Iraq will come to an end, the transition in Afghanistan is moving forward & our troops are coming home. The White House, District of Columbia (October 21, 2011 - 12:54 PM)
"Today, I can say to our troops in Iraqyoure definitely coming home for the holidays." -President Barack Obama The White House, District of Columbia (October 21, 2011 - 12:52 PM)
Obama: This will be a strong & enduring partnership...well help Iraqis strengthen institutions that are just, representative & accountable The White House, District of Columbia (October 21, 2011 - 12:51 PM)
Obama: Today, I can report that, as promised, the rest of our troops in Iraq will come home by the end of this year. The White House, District of Columbia (October 21, 2011 - 12:49 PM)
President Obama: Nearly 50 years after the March on Washington, our work, and Dr. Kings work, is not yet complete. #DedicateMLK The White House, District of Columbia (October 16, 2011 - 12:00 PM)
Obama: Lets meet this moment. Lets get to work. Lets show the world once again why the USA remains the greatest nation on Earth. #JobsNow The White House, District of Columbia (October 11, 2011 - 2:41 PM)
Obama: Our economy needs a jolt right now. Today, the Senate has a chance to do something about it by voting for the #JobsNow Act. The White House, District of Columbia (October 11, 2011 - 2:21 PM)
Have questions on the #debt deal? Ask us with #whchat. Brian Deese, econ advisor to the President, will be here @ 5ET for Office Hours. The White House, District of Columbia (August 01, 2011 - 3:34 PM)
POTUS: I want to urge members of both parties to do the right thing and support this deal with your votes over the next few days. The White House, District of Columbia (July 31, 2011 - 8:45 PM)
POTUS: 2nd part "establishes a bipartisan committee of Congress to report back by Nov with a proposal to further reduce the deficit" The White House, District of Columbia (July 31, 2011 - 8:42 PM)
POTUS: 1st part of this agreement would cut about $1 trillion in spending over the next 10 years The White House, District of Columbia (July 31, 2011 - 8:41 PM)
POTUS: I want to announce that the leaders of both parties ... have reached an agreement that will reduce the deficit and avoid default The White House, District of Columbia (July 31, 2011 - 8:41 PM)
.@Praab 50% v misleading, doesn't incl taxes workers pay. When incl payroll taxes, # falls to 23%. Lower if incl sales, state/local #WHChat The White House, District of Columbia (July 29, 2011 - 5:04 PM)
.@Kevgenus UI payments to workers looking for jobs puts money directly into the economy bc those struggling are most likely to spend #WHChat The White House, District of Columbia (July 29, 2011 - 4:57 PM)
.@johnyx6 good question, but it would make tiny dent and SPR needs to be protected for supply disruptions that threaten our economy #WHChat The White House, District of Columbia (July 29, 2011 - 4:43 PM)
More Office Hours today -- NEC's Brian Deese will be here @ 4ET to answers more Qs on the #debt debate & economy. Ask now w/ #whchat The White House, District of Columbia (July 29, 2011 - 3:27 PM)
.@shlevy: US nearly alone in having debt ceiling. Congress decided how much 2 spend. Decided debt limit. Must raise to pay bills. #WHchat The White House, District of Columbia (July 29, 2011 - 11:07 AM)
Hi, it's Jason Furman back to answer your questions on the President's remarks this morning or anything else economic. Use #WHchat The White House, District of Columbia (July 29, 2011 - 10:54 AM)
POTUS: Our administration will continue to work with Democrats and Republicans all weekend long until we find a reach a solution. The White House, District of Columbia (July 29, 2011 - 10:41 AM)
POTUS: "I asked the American people to make their voice heard in this debate, and the response was overwhelming. So please ... keep it up." The White House, District of Columbia (July 29, 2011 - 10:41 AM)
POTUS: make no mistake ... a lower credit rating would result in a tax increase on everyone in the form of higher interest rates The White House, District of Columbia (July 29, 2011 - 10:39 AM)
POTUS: For the first time ever, we could lose our countrys AAA credit rating ... because we didnt have a AAA political system to match. The White House, District of Columbia (July 29, 2011 - 10:39 AM)
POTUS: "There are still plenty of ways out of this mess. But we are almost out of time." The White House, District of Columbia (July 29, 2011 - 10:39 AM)
.@gugaf1SP: Obama's preference is $4t balanced plan. But Reid plan is a fair downpayment & lifts uncertainty weighing on our economy #WHChat The White House, District of Columbia (July 28, 2011 - 3:28 PM)
.@Jamion fixing prblm is hugely impt; but keeping cloud of uncertainty over economy isn't smart. We can cut deficit w/o hurting our econ The White House, District of Columbia (July 28, 2011 - 3:26 PM)
Goodbye all, Jason Furman signing off, looking forward to coming back tomorrow. Stay tuned for new media star Brian Deese @ 3pm. #WHchat The White House, District of Columbia (July 28, 2011 - 1:57 PM)
.@kilowat: Impt that cuts are phased in over time, too fast/deep will hurt recovery & jobs. A credible, balanced plan will help. #WHchat The White House, District of Columbia (July 28, 2011 - 1:20 PM)
This is Jason Furman, I work on economic policy at the White House, happy to be here for office hours. Use #WHchat to ask Qs. The White House, District of Columbia (July 28, 2011 - 1:04 PM)
.@hapahaoleboy: Done it before: every major bipartisan deficit reduction in recent history has included tough spending cuts and more revenue The White House, District of Columbia (July 27, 2011 - 2:49 PM)
.@chrishowesss: default would drive up interest rates on college, home, car loans. Economy tough enough for new grads, cant make it worse The White House, District of Columbia (July 27, 2011 - 2:42 PM)
Brian just got here -- we've got a lot of great Qs so far for the #whchat. Keep them coming! We'll get to as many as we can. The White House, District of Columbia (July 27, 2011 - 2:02 PM)
Office Hours @ 2ET: Natl Econ Council Deputy Director will be here to answer YOUR Qs on the #debt debate. Ask & follow live: #whchat The White House, District of Columbia (July 27, 2011 - 1:38 PM)
Thanks everyone for joining our 1st WH Office Hours. What'd you think of the #WHChat? Let us know how we can improve. The White House, District of Columbia (July 26, 2011 - 6:17 PM)
thx @Chris_For POTUS plan would eliminate subsidies that don't help economy (e.g. oil&gas) while reforming tax system to promote growth The White House, District of Columbia (July 26, 2011 - 5:27 PM)
Lets seize this moment to show why the United States of America is still the greatest nation on Earth. -President Obama The White House, District of Columbia (July 25, 2011 - 9:19 PM)
We remember the Americans who held this country together...who put aside pride & party to form a more perfect union. The White House, District of Columbia (July 25, 2011 - 9:16 PM)
So Im asking you all to make your voice heard. If you want a balanced approach to reducing the deficit, let your Member of Congress know. The White House, District of Columbia (July 25, 2011 - 9:14 PM)
We know what we have to do to reduce our deficits, theres no point in putting the economy at risk by kicking the can further down the road. The White House, District of Columbia (July 25, 2011 - 9:11 PM)
Keep in mind that under a balanced approach, the 98% of Americans who make under $250,000 would see no tax increases at all. -Pres Obama The White House, District of Columbia (July 25, 2011 - 9:07 PM)
Neither party is blameless for the decisions that led to this problem, both parties have a responsibility to solve it. The White House, District of Columbia (July 25, 2011 - 9:03 PM)
Today, the President honors World Series Champs @SFGiants on their victory & for giving back to their community. How are you giving back? The White House, District of Columbia (July 25, 2011 - 2:10 PM)
Today, the President & @VP Biden are meeting w/ Congressional leadership @ the WH to cont to work out a #deficit deal & avoid default. The White House, District of Columbia (July 23, 2011 - 11:11 AM)
"If you want to be a leader, then youve got to lead." -President Obama on solving the deficit problem for the American people. The White House, District of Columbia (July 22, 2011 - 6:38 PM)
"Ive gone out of my way to say both parties have to make compromises" -President Obama on solving the nations deficit problem. The White House, District of Columbia (July 22, 2011 - 6:24 PM)
.@sheilanix Helps to tell stories, fill in background, highlight human part of development, show multi-dimensions of Africa The White House, District of Columbia (July 22, 2011 - 12:01 PM)
.@EricMayle Ramping up prevention;new efficiencies mean treatment $s go further; new donors in mix; other countries must keep commitments The White House, District of Columbia (July 22, 2011 - 11:52 AM)
.@ONECampaign US is leading and leveraging other donors; ramping up response; confident American public will also once again step up The White House, District of Columbia (July 22, 2011 - 11:43 AM)
.@CARE WH committed to robust Somalia emergency response. Doing 2 things: meet urgent needs & invest in food security for long term. The White House, District of Columbia (July 22, 2011 - 11:38 AM)
Both parties have a responsibility to solve it...if we dont solve the problem, every American will suffer. -Obama on reducing the deficit The White House, District of Columbia (July 22, 2011 - 11:13 AM)
Glad to see Atlantis landed safely. Congrats to crew & all of @NASA. Excited about ushering in a bold new era of exploration in space. The White House, District of Columbia (July 21, 2011 - 7:51 AM)
President Obama's press conference on reducing the deficit just ended -- stay tuned for full video on WhiteHouse.gov. The White House, District of Columbia (July 15, 2011 - 11:39 AM)
"I always have hope. I continue to have hope because of the American people." - Obama on a balanced approach to deficit reduction The White House, District of Columbia (July 15, 2011 - 11:28 AM)
The President wants the biggest deal possible to reduce the deficit & will meet w/ Congressional leaders every day until it gets done. The White House, District of Columbia (July 15, 2011 - 11:05 AM)
President Obama & @VP are meeting w/ Congressional Leadership in the Cabinet Rm now to discuss a balanced approach to deficit reduction. The White House, District of Columbia (July 10, 2011 - 6:04 PM)
Obama on Israel/Palestine: casting off the burdens of the past, the drive for a lasting peaceis more urgent than ever #MEspeech The White House, District of Columbia (May 19, 2011 - 12:49 PM)
Obama:support positive change in the region...through our efforts to advance economic development for nations that transition to democracy The White House, District of Columbia (May 19, 2011 - 12:45 PM)
Obama: What we will oppose is an attempt by any group to restrict the rights of othersminoritiesreligionwomen #MEspeech The White House, District of Columbia (May 19, 2011 - 12:40 PM)
Obama:We will support open access to the Internet & the right of journalists to be heardbig news organization or a lone blogger #MEspeech The White House, District of Columbia (May 19, 2011 - 12:38 PM)
Obama: our friends in the region have not all reacted to the demands for change w/ the principles that I have outlinedYemenBahrain The White House, District of Columbia (May 19, 2011 - 12:34 PM)
Obama: hypocrisy of the Iranian regimesays it stands for the rights of protesters abroad yet represses its own people at home #MEspeech The White House, District of Columbia (May 19, 2011 - 12:33 PM)
Obama: The Syrian people have shown their courage in demandingdemocracy. President Assadcan lead that transition, or get out of the way The White House, District of Columbia (May 19, 2011 - 12:32 PM)
Obama: time is working against Gaddafi. He does not have controlThe opposition is organizing a legitimate and credible Interim Council The White House, District of Columbia (May 19, 2011 - 12:31 PM)
Obama: it will be the policy of the US to promote reform across the region & to support transitions to democracy #MEspeech The White House, District of Columbia (May 19, 2011 - 12:29 PM)
Obama: humilityits not America that put people into the streets of Tunis and Cairo it was the people themselves #MEspeech The White House, District of Columbia (May 19, 2011 - 12:27 PM)
Obama: We will show that America values the dignity of the street vendor in Tunisia more than the raw power of the dictator #MEspeech The White House, District of Columbia (May 19, 2011 - 12:26 PM)
Obama: "the moral force of non-violence the people of the region have achieved more change in 6 months than terrorists have...in decades" The White House, District of Columbia (May 19, 2011 - 12:24 PM)
Obama: Cell phones & social networks allow young people to connect and organize like never beforea new generation has emerged #MEspeech The White House, District of Columbia (May 19, 2011 - 12:22 PM)
Obama: There are timesthe actions of ordinary citizens spark movements for change because they speak to a longing for freedom #MEspeech The White House, District of Columbia (May 19, 2011 - 12:18 PM)
Obama on bin Laden: he rejected democracyeven before his death, al Qaeda was losing its struggle for relevance #MEspeech The White House, District of Columbia (May 19, 2011 - 12:17 PM)
Obama: "Yes, youve always been underdogs...that also means that whatever you accomplish in your lives, youll have earned it." The White House, District of Columbia (May 16, 2011 - 1:38 PM)
Obama: it helps you imagine what it would be like to walk in somebody elses shoes, to know their struggles The White House, District of Columbia (May 16, 2011 - 1:32 PM)
Obama: with the right education, both at home and at school, you can learn how to be a better human being. The White House, District of Columbia (May 16, 2011 - 1:32 PM)
Obama: "Im so blessed that [my family] kept pushing...my teachers kept pushing. Because education made all the difference in my life." The White House, District of Columbia (May 16, 2011 - 1:29 PM)
Obama: "some people say that schools like BTW just arent supposed to succeed every single one of you stood up and said, 'Yes we can.'" The White House, District of Columbia (May 16, 2011 - 1:23 PM)
On tap: President in Memphis, meets w/ families hurt by flooding & volunteers, Commence Challenge Address at Booker T Wash HS The White House, District of Columbia (May 16, 2011 - 9:25 AM)
On tap: National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast; Meet w/ Senate GOP; Honor TOP COPS; Meet with CBC The White House, District of Columbia (May 12, 2011 - 9:29 AM)
.@AVANCEinc: Great Q! We need a debate on what will be most effective in fixing what's broken. Border enforcement alone won't do it. The White House, District of Columbia (May 11, 2011 - 3:12 PM)
.@muybna: Can't deport 10 million people, so this is a 1-time opening to pay taxes & fine, learn English, get on the right side of the law. The White House, District of Columbia (May 11, 2011 - 3:09 PM)
.@RonArevalo: Hopefully as soon as possible, but this is up to Congress. That's why Prez is engaging business, faith & other new partners. The White House, District of Columbia (May 11, 2011 - 3:01 PM)
.@omarjorge: In a democracy the Prez can't just bypass Congress even when he disagrees with the policy. So we need to elevate the debate. The White House, District of Columbia (May 11, 2011 - 2:57 PM)
3:30 ET: The President speaks on fixing the broken immigration system in El Paso. Use #immigration to discuss now, during & after. The White House, District of Columbia (May 10, 2011 - 9:26 AM)
President at Fort Campbell "These Americans deserve credit for one of the greatest intelligence military operations in our nations history" The White House, District of Columbia (May 06, 2011 - 8:26 PM)
President Obama w/ NYC firefighters at Engine 54/Ladder 4/Battalion 9: "When we say we will never forget, we mean what we say" The White House, District of Columbia (May 05, 2011 - 12:16 PM)
President Obama: "there's nothing we cant dothat patriotismin the crowdshere outside the WH, at Ground Zero in NY & across the country" The White House, District of Columbia (May 02, 2011 - 12:09 PM)
As we honor those who are serving today, also remember those in the past; Medal of Honor for 2 Korean War heroes who made ultimate sacrifice The White House, District of Columbia (May 02, 2011 - 12:03 PM)
Obama: Tonight, let us think back to the same sense of unity that prevailed on 9/11thisis a testament to the greatness of our country The White House, District of Columbia (May 01, 2011 - 11:44 PM)
Obama: Finally, let me say to the families who lost loved ones on 9/11, that we have never forgotten your loss The White House, District of Columbia (May 01, 2011 - 11:43 PM)
Obama: the US is not and never will be at war with IslamBin Laden was not a Muslim leader; he was a mass murderer of Muslims The White House, District of Columbia (May 01, 2011 - 11:40 PM)
Obama: his death does not mark the end of our effort We must and we will - remain vigilant at home and abroad. The White House, District of Columbia (May 01, 2011 - 11:40 PM)
Obama: "at my direction, the US launched a targeted operationNo Americans were harmedAfter a firefight, they killed Osama bin Laden The White House, District of Columbia (May 01, 2011 - 11:39 PM)
Obama: "Shortly after taking office, I directedthe director of the CIA, to make the killing or capture of bin Laden the top priority..." The White House, District of Columbia (May 01, 2011 - 11:38 PM)
Obama:On 9/11 no matter where we came from, what God we prayed to, or what race or ethnicity we were we were united as one American family" The White House, District of Columbia (May 01, 2011 - 11:37 PM)
President Obama: "I can report to the American people and to the world, that the US has conducted an operation that killed Osama bin Laden The White House, District of Columbia (May 01, 2011 - 11:35 PM)
On tap: Easter breakfast earlier; Town hall in VA on shared responsibility & prosperity in budget; Broad meeting on immigration The White House, District of Columbia (April 19, 2011 - 9:40 AM)
In SOTU, POTUS promised Americans could go online & see how their tax $ is spent for the 1st time. Now, you can: wh.gov/taxreceipt The White House, District of Columbia (April 15, 2011 - 4:56 PM)
"We dont have to choose between a future of debt and one where we forfeit investments in our people and country."-POTUS #futurewewant The White House, District of Columbia (April 13, 2011 - 2:14 PM)
Dem's and Republicans "must come together and restore the fiscal responsibility that served us so well in the '90s." -POTUS #futurewewant The White House, District of Columbia (April 13, 2011 - 2:03 PM)
The President on budget cuts: "No reason why we should not get an agreementwe have now matched the number the Speaker originally sought" The White House, District of Columbia (April 05, 2011 - 2:11 PM)
Hey, Heather Zichal here with the WH to take your energy questions, send them along The White House, District of Columbia (March 30, 2011 - 2:35 PM)
Heather Zichal w/ the WH will answer your Qs on Obama energy agenda on Twitter around 2:30, send them our way The White House, District of Columbia (March 30, 2011 - 1:09 PM)
Correction: Bacck from Latin America this week, the President does Hispanic education town hall on Univision Monday night at 7EDT. The White House, District of Columbia (March 25, 2011 - 9:27 AM)
Back from Latin America this week, the President does Hispanic education town hall on Univision tonight at 7EDT. The White House, District of Columbia (March 25, 2011 - 9:09 AM)
The President: "we will stand with the people of Japan as they contain this crisis, recover from this hardship & rebuild their great nation" The White House, District of Columbia (March 17, 2011 - 3:44 PM)
President Obama: "Above all, I am confident that Japan will recover and rebuild because of the strength and spirit of the Japanese people" The White House, District of Columbia (March 17, 2011 - 3:43 PM)
Obama: notion that my admin. has shut down oil production might make for a good political sound bite, but it doesnt match up with reality The White House, District of Columbia (March 11, 2011 - 3:49 PM)
On tap: President visits TechBoston Academy w/ Melinda Gates to see innovation & shared responsibility for education in action The White House, District of Columbia (March 08, 2011 - 9:11 AM)
Obama: to those who are around Colonel Qaddafi... they will be held accountable for whatever violence continues to take place there The White House, District of Columbia (March 07, 2011 - 12:36 PM)
Obama: "those who perpetrate violence against the Libyan people will be held accountable...aspirations of the Libyan people...must be met" The White House, District of Columbia (March 03, 2011 - 1:29 PM)
Obama: "we will continue to send a clear message: the violence must stop; Muammar Gaddafi has lost the legitimacy to lead and he must leave" The White House, District of Columbia (March 03, 2011 - 1:28 PM)
On tap: Meet w/ national security team on Afghanistan; Meet w/ President Caldern of Mexico; Talk w/ Space Shuttle Discovery crew The White House, District of Columbia (March 03, 2011 - 9:52 AM)
Obama If you can come up w/ a better system for your state to provide coverage of the same quality & affordabilityyou can take that route" The White House, District of Columbia (February 28, 2011 - 1:29 PM)
WH Press Sec: Colonel Gaddafi has lost the confidence of his people, US will pursue unilateral sanctions #Libya The White House, District of Columbia (February 25, 2011 - 3:27 PM)
President Obama: "The suffering and bloodshed is outrageous, and it is unacceptable" The White House, District of Columbia (February 23, 2011 - 5:19 PM)
President Obama: "the US will continue to stand up for freedom, to stand up for justice, to stand up for the dignity of all people" The White House, District of Columbia (February 23, 2011 - 5:13 PM)
President Obama: "As one Libyan said, 'We just want to be able to live like human beings.'" The White House, District of Columbia (February 23, 2011 - 5:12 PM)
President Obama: "Let me be clear: the change that is taking place across the region is being driven by the people of the region" The White House, District of Columbia (February 23, 2011 - 5:12 PM)
President Obama: "Today belongs to the people of Egypt... Americans are moved... because of who we are as a people" The White House, District of Columbia (February 11, 2011 - 3:13 PM)
President Obama: #Egypt showed "we need not be defined by our differences, we can be defined by the common humanity that we share" The White House, District of Columbia (February 11, 2011 - 3:11 PM)
President Obama: "The people of Egypt have spoken, their voices have been heard, and Egypt will never be the same" The White House, District of Columbia (February 11, 2011 - 3:06 PM)
The President: Americans will continue to do everything that we can to support an orderly & genuine transition to democracy The White House, District of Columbia (February 10, 2011 - 2:02 PM)
The President: "We are witnessing history unfoldthe people of #Egypt are calling for change at the forefronta new generation The White House, District of Columbia (February 10, 2011 - 1:59 PM)
@iVillage Hey everybody, Robin here -- My background helps me understand what parents face every day trying to raise healthy children The White House, District of Columbia (February 08, 2011 - 11:05 AM)
Obama: Now is the time to invest in America companies have nearly $2T sitting on their balance sheets encourage you to get in the game The White House, District of Columbia (February 07, 2011 - 11:59 AM)
Obama: "Ill go anywhere, any time to be a booster for American businesses, American workers & American products" The White House, District of Columbia (February 07, 2011 - 11:46 AM)
Obama: Americans see a widening chasm of wealth & opportunity in this country & they wonder if the American Dream is slipping away The White House, District of Columbia (February 07, 2011 - 11:35 AM)
@digiphile Prescription data available now, working on lab data in coming months; this remains a top priority for health exchange The White House, District of Columbia (February 04, 2011 - 3:01 PM)
@brettglass President has been very clear about commitment to open internet, thanked FCC for taking action, pledged future vigilance The White House, District of Columbia (February 04, 2011 - 3:00 PM)
@PWiley87 ARPA-e is focused on performance outcomes, not specific technologies; we have an "all of the above" approach for R&D The White House, District of Columbia (February 04, 2011 - 2:38 PM)
@vijtable cio.gov has plan to consolidate data centers, emphasize cloud computing; we are focused on open government (re: data.gov) The White House, District of Columbia (February 04, 2011 - 2:35 PM)
@5xC Aneesh here - Fed R&D helped Andreessen create 1st browser, led to Netscape; Startup America will emphasize student entrepreneurs The White House, District of Columbia (February 04, 2011 - 2:33 PM)
President Obama: To the people of Egypt, particularly the young people of Egypt, I want to be clear: we hear your voices The White House, District of Columbia (February 01, 2011 - 6:49 PM)
President Obama: Orderly transition in Egypt "must be meaningful, must be peaceful, and must begin now." The White House, District of Columbia (February 01, 2011 - 6:49 PM)
.@tabbiewolf Now: Ins. companies can no longer raise rates by double digits w/out accountability, 80% of premiums must go to care not profit The White House, District of Columbia (January 28, 2011 - 2:28 PM)
"... it is because of our people that our future is hopeful, our journey goes forward, and the state of our union is strong." #SOTU The White House, District of Columbia (January 25, 2011 - 10:12 PM)
From the earliest days of our founding, America has been the story of ordinary people who dare to dream. Thats how we win the future. #SOTU The White House, District of Columbia (January 25, 2011 - 10:12 PM)
"We may have different opinions, but we believe in the same promise that says this is a place where you can make it if you try." #SOTU The White House, District of Columbia (January 25, 2011 - 10:08 PM)
"I call on all of our college campuses to open their doors to our military recruiters and the ROTC." #SOTU The White House, District of Columbia (January 25, 2011 - 10:06 PM)
"Starting this year, no American will be forbidden from serving the country they love because of who they love." #SOTU The White House, District of Columbia (January 25, 2011 - 10:06 PM)
we must always remember that the Americans who have borne the greatest burden in this struggle are the men & women who serve our country. The White House, District of Columbia (January 25, 2011 - 10:05 PM)
let us be clear: the United States of America stands with the people of Tunisia, & supports the democratic aspirations of all people. #SOTU The White House, District of Columbia (January 25, 2011 - 10:04 PM)
"In South Sudan with our assistance the people were finally able to vote for independence after years of war." #SOTU The White House, District of Columbia (January 25, 2011 - 10:03 PM)
"we will work w/nearly 50 countries to begin a transition to an Afghan lead. And this July, we will begin to bring our troops home." #SOTU The White House, District of Columbia (January 25, 2011 - 10:01 PM)
"Thanks to our heroic troops and civilians, fewer Afghans are under the control of the insurgency." #SOTU The White House, District of Columbia (January 25, 2011 - 10:00 PM)
"tonight we can say that American leadership has been renewed and Americas standing has been restored." #SOTU The White House, District of Columbia (January 25, 2011 - 9:57 PM)
"... both parties in Congress should know this: if a bill comes to my desk with earmarks inside, I will veto it." #SOTU The White House, District of Columbia (January 25, 2011 - 9:56 PM)
In the coming months, my administration will develop a proposal to merge, consolidate, and reorganize the federal government #SOTU The White House, District of Columbia (January 25, 2011 - 9:55 PM)
"We live & do business in the information age, but the last major reorganization of the gvt happened in the age of black & white TV." #SOTU The White House, District of Columbia (January 25, 2011 - 9:53 PM)
"the best thing we could do on taxes for all Americans is to simplify the individual tax code." #SOTU The White House, District of Columbia (January 25, 2011 - 9:53 PM)
"Before we take money away from our schools, or scholarships away from our students, we should ask millionaires to give up their tax break." The White House, District of Columbia (January 25, 2011 - 9:52 PM)
"we should also find a bipartisan solution to strengthen Social Security for future generations." #SOTU The White House, District of Columbia (January 25, 2011 - 9:51 PM)
"So tonight, I am proposing that starting this year, we freeze annual domestic spending for the next five years." #SOTU The White House, District of Columbia (January 25, 2011 - 9:48 PM)
"Every day, families sacrifice to live within their means. They deserve a government that does the same." #SOTU The White House, District of Columbia (January 25, 2011 - 9:48 PM)
"instead of re-fighting the battles of the last two years, lets fix what needs fixing and move forward." #sotu The White House, District of Columbia (January 25, 2011 - 9:47 PM)
What Im not willing to do is go back to the days when ins. companies could deny someone coverage because of a pre-existing condition #sotu The White House, District of Columbia (January 25, 2011 - 9:46 PM)
"If you have ideas about how to improve this law by making care better or more affordable, I am eager to work with you." #SOTU The White House, District of Columbia (January 25, 2011 - 9:45 PM)
"Now, I have heard rumors that a few of you have some concerns about the new health care law." #SOTU The White House, District of Columbia (January 25, 2011 - 9:44 PM)
"To reduce barriers to growth and investment, Ive ordered a review of government regulations." #SOTU The White House, District of Columbia (January 25, 2011 - 9:43 PM)
"To help businesses sell more products abroad, we set a goal of doubling our exports by 2014" #SOTU The White House, District of Columbia (January 25, 2011 - 9:42 PM)
"So tonight, Im asking Democrats and Republicans to simplify the system. Get rid of the loopholes. Level the playing field." #SOTU The White House, District of Columbia (January 25, 2011 - 9:41 PM)
"Over the years, a parade of lobbyists has rigged the tax code to benefit particular companies and industries." #SOTU The White House, District of Columbia (January 25, 2011 - 9:41 PM)
"To attract new businesses to our shores, we need the fastest, most reliable ways to move people, goods, and information" #SOTU The White House, District of Columbia (January 25, 2011 - 9:37 PM)
"I ask Congress to ... make permanent our tuition tax credit worth $10,000 for four years of college." #SOTU The White House, District of Columbia (January 25, 2011 - 9:34 PM)
If you want to make a difference in the life of our nation; if you want to make a difference in the life of a child become a teacher. #SOTU The White House, District of Columbia (January 25, 2011 - 9:33 PM)
"after parents, the biggest impact on a childs success comes from the man or woman at the front of the classroom." #SOTU The White House, District of Columbia (January 25, 2011 - 9:32 PM)
"Race to the Top should be the approach we follow this year as we replace No Child Left Behind" #SOTU The White House, District of Columbia (January 25, 2011 - 9:31 PM)
"When a child walks into a classroom, it should be a place of high expectations and high performance." #SOTU The White House, District of Columbia (January 25, 2011 - 9:30 PM)
"its not just the winner of the Super Bowl who deserves to be celebrated, but the winner of the science fair" #SOTU The White House, District of Columbia (January 25, 2011 - 9:29 PM)
"I challenge you to join me in setting a new goal: by 2035, 80% of Americas electricity will come from clean energy sources." #sotu The White House, District of Columbia (January 25, 2011 - 9:28 PM)
"Im asking Congress to eliminate the billions in taxpayer dollars we currently give to oil companies." #SOTU The White House, District of Columbia (January 25, 2011 - 9:27 PM)
We need to out-innovate, out-educate, and out-build the rest of the world. We have to make America the best place on Earth to do business. The White House, District of Columbia (January 25, 2011 - 9:22 PM)
we are the first nation to be founded for the sake of an idea the idea that each of us deserves the chance to shape our own destiny. #sotu The White House, District of Columbia (January 25, 2011 - 9:20 PM)
"The competition for jobs is real. But this shouldnt discourage us. It should challenge us." #sotu The White House, District of Columbia (January 25, 2011 - 9:19 PM)
"The rules have changed. In a single generation, revolutions in technology have transformed the way we live, work and do business." #sotu The White House, District of Columbia (January 25, 2011 - 9:18 PM)
"... to win the future, well need to take on challenges that have been decades in the making." #sotu The White House, District of Columbia (January 25, 2011 - 9:17 PM)
"We measure progress by the success of our people. By the jobs they can find and the quality of life those jobs offer." #sotu The White House, District of Columbia (January 25, 2011 - 9:16 PM)
What comes of this moment will be determined not by whether we can sit together tonight, but whether we can work together tomorrow. #sotu The White House, District of Columbia (January 25, 2011 - 9:14 PM)
"Tucson reminded us that no matter who we are or where we come from, each of us is a part of something greater" #sotu The White House, District of Columbia (January 25, 2011 - 9:13 PM)
Ok, apparently more White House layout experts than anticipated. Self-satisfaction for all who said Blue, Green & East. Tougher next time. The White House, District of Columbia (January 21, 2011 - 10:51 AM)
Have to run to be on Fox, handing over the Twitter reins to colleague Nick Papas... The White House, District of Columbia (January 19, 2011 - 11:28 AM)
Bonus for the 3rd person represented by tuft of hair in doorway still unclaimed. Prize doubles. The White House, District of Columbia (January 14, 2011 - 10:23 AM)
FTW RT @rweba: Jon Favreau (head speech writer) and Ben Rhodes (national security guy)// Check of $0.00 is in the mail The White House, District of Columbia (January 14, 2011 - 10:22 AM)
Thanks for all the questions - we've got to run, but please reply with more questions about #hcr & we'll try to answer more soon The White House, District of Columbia (January 07, 2011 - 11:55 AM)
@GregGehr sounds like you may have heard something that isn't true: no one (in govt or not) is paying personal taxes on health insurance The White House, District of Columbia (January 07, 2011 - 11:53 AM)
@jeffemanuel it's just that there are a bunch coming in so we are getting to "what we can" - we'll also answer more in a blog post later The White House, District of Columbia (January 07, 2011 - 11:41 AM)
Starting at 11:00 some of our health care experts will be here answering Qs on #hcr & consumer protections, reply w/ yours The White House, District of Columbia (January 07, 2011 - 10:45 AM)
Collecting questions for Press Secretary Robert Gibbs for another 30 min, tweet them over using #1Q and he'll answer a few The White House, District of Columbia (January 05, 2011 - 10:40 AM)
Obama: most productive post-election period weve had in decades most productive two years weve had in generations The White House, District of Columbia (December 22, 2010 - 4:21 PM)
Happening Now: Live chat on Enviro Justice w/ CEQ Chair Nancy Sutley & @epagov Admin Lisa Jackson. Watch & Ask Qs: wh.gov/live The White House, District of Columbia (December 15, 2010 - 1:05 PM)
White House White Board w/ Austan Goolsbee: Tax Cuts, Unemployment Insurance & Jobs: wh.gov/whiteboard The White House, District of Columbia (December 09, 2010 - 9:45 AM)
Now up: @PressSec takes your #1Q questions on rationale behind tax/ ui/ jobs compromise, DADT, DREAM wh.gov/firstquestion The White House, District of Columbia (December 08, 2010 - 2:56 PM)
WH White Board: Nancy-Ann DeParle explains how your health care $ is working for you w/ a new rule wh.gov/O4l Ask Qs wh.gov/O15 The White House, District of Columbia (November 22, 2010 - 4:37 PM)
Heard here 1st: SAVE Award Winner is Trudy Givens of WI, idea to dramatically cut needless printing of Federal Register #gov20 The White House, District of Columbia (November 15, 2010 - 2:27 PM)
Live Now: President Obama speaks to troops for Veterans Day in Seoul, South Korea. Watch: WH.gov/Live The White House, District of Columbia (November 10, 2010 - 8:50 PM)
Weekly Address: Obama lays out priorities on taxes - no to middle class increase, no to $700B in deficits The White House, District of Columbia (November 06, 2010 - 2:28 PM)
Obama invites bipartisan Congressional meeting to "move the American people's agenda forwardnot just going to be a photo op" The White House, District of Columbia (November 04, 2010 - 10:43 AM)
President Obama: "taking this threat very seriously" "we will continue to pursue additional protective measures" The White House, District of Columbia (October 29, 2010 - 4:53 PM)
RT @donttrythis: high school kid trying to cure cancer and 3 11-year olds who've found a better helmet liner using an iPhone & a drop rig! The White House, District of Columbia (October 18, 2010 - 12:13 PM)
On tap: 12:30 Womens Entrepreneurship Conference; 2:00 Presidents Econ Recovery Board on Skills for Americas Future The White House, District of Columbia (October 04, 2010 - 10:43 AM)
RT @SineOtter: My brother had a brain tumor, if he lost insurance, he might not have been able to get it back, but now, that chance is there The White House, District of Columbia (September 20, 2010 - 10:49 PM)
RT @doggysmama: My niece with CRPS can stay on her parent's insurance while she attends grad school // BTW not tax $, just a chance finally The White House, District of Columbia (September 20, 2010 - 10:43 PM)
RT @DuckAround: As parent of child born w/a vision condition, knowing he's guaranteed right to buy health ins. is a Godsend The White House, District of Columbia (September 20, 2010 - 10:39 PM)
RT @michellelane: As a person with epilepsy, removal of discriminatory practices towards pre-existing conditions is literally a lifesaver The White House, District of Columbia (September 20, 2010 - 10:34 PM)
RT @ZerlinaM: 4 those who feel lk #HCR dnt do anything, my 22 yr old sister wld disagree. She cn stay on my mom's insurance 3 more yrs. The White House, District of Columbia (September 20, 2010 - 10:15 PM)
Obama on Goolsbee as new CEA chair, "brilliant" & "deep appreciation of how the economy affects everyday people" The White House, District of Columbia (September 10, 2010 - 11:10 AM)
Obama: "To steal a line from our old friend Ted Kennedy: What is it about working men and women that they find so offensive?" The White House, District of Columbia (September 06, 2010 - 8:08 PM)
"We will do whatever it takes to serve our veterans as well as they have served us. This is a sacred trust." The White House, District of Columbia (August 31, 2010 - 8:16 PM)
"Over $1 trillion at war short-changed investments in our own people Our most urgent task is to restore our economy" The White House, District of Columbia (August 31, 2010 - 8:15 PM)
"But make no mistake: this transition will begin- because open-ended war serves neither our interests nor the Afghan people's" The White House, District of Columbia (August 31, 2010 - 8:12 PM)
"Because of our drawdown in Iraq, we are now able to apply the resources necessary to go on offense [against Al Qaeda]" The White House, District of Columbia (August 31, 2010 - 8:11 PM)
"The greatness of our democracy is grounded in our ability to move beyond our differences, and to learn from our experience" The White House, District of Columbia (August 31, 2010 - 8:10 PM)
Obama to Republicans on more help for economy: "We need to do what's right, not what's political and we need to do it now" The White House, District of Columbia (August 06, 2010 - 12:09 PM)
President Obama: "the long battle to stop the leak and contain the oil is finally close to coming to an end" #oilspill The White House, District of Columbia (August 04, 2010 - 5:24 PM)
On tap: Signing Fair Sentencing Act reducing crack vs cocaine discrepancy; town hall with Young African Leaders The White House, District of Columbia (August 03, 2010 - 10:14 AM)
RT @macon44: Looking for tools that track responses to a ? on @twitter and/or rank tweets w/a hashtag by how many times each has been RT'd? The White House, District of Columbia (August 02, 2010 - 4:13 PM)
On tap: 11:30 President at convention of Disabled American Veterans in GA on end of Iraq combat mission, support for veterans The White House, District of Columbia (August 02, 2010 - 9:28 AM)
On tap: 11:00 Obama meets with bipartisan Congressional leaders, then remarks; 3:05 congratulates Softball World Series Champs The White House, District of Columbia (July 27, 2010 - 10:47 AM)
Obama on opposing remedy for Citizens United: "a vote to allow corporate and special interest takeovers of our elections" The White House, District of Columbia (July 26, 2010 - 3:06 PM)
On tap: 2:20 Obama speaks on Senate Citizens United vote; 6:00 on 20th Anniversary of the Americans w/ Disabilities Act The White House, District of Columbia (July 26, 2010 - 10:13 AM)
Obama: "a new consumer watchdog with just one job: looking out for people not big banks, not lenders, not investment houses" The White House, District of Columbia (July 21, 2010 - 11:47 AM)
Obama: "Because of this reform, the American people will never again be asked to foot the bill for Wall Streets mistakes" The White House, District of Columbia (July 15, 2010 - 5:19 PM)
On tap: Obama talks jobs at Smith Electric Vehicles, an all-electric, 0-emissions commercial truck manufacturer in KC The White House, District of Columbia (July 08, 2010 - 10:00 AM)
On tap: 11 AM Meeting, press avail, working lunch w/ Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel The White House, District of Columbia (July 06, 2010 - 9:46 AM)
"I Want My Serve.gov" MTV & cohorts partner up with Serve.gov to recognize 150 youths for their volunteer effort, watch at 7 The White House, District of Columbia (June 29, 2010 - 6:15 PM)
On tap: 10:50 President meets with bipartisan Senators on energy/ climate leg; 4:00 live chat on energy w/ Heather Zichal The White House, District of Columbia (June 29, 2010 - 9:14 AM)
The President: "General Petraeus setting an extraordinary example of service & patriotism by assuming this difficult post." The White House, District of Columbia (June 23, 2010 - 1:51 PM)
Obama on hope of clean energy future: "time & again, we have refused to settle for the paltry limits of conventional wisdom" The White House, District of Columbia (June 15, 2010 - 8:34 PM)
On tap: Meeting with bipartisan Congressional leaders on work to be done & BP Spill; meeting on energy reform The White House, District of Columbia (June 10, 2010 - 10:37 AM)
Obama: Why do some benefits take longer? "It's not just a question of money, it's a question of setting it up right" The White House, District of Columbia (June 08, 2010 - 12:38 PM)
Obama: #hcr focused on primary care docs, making them "hub" of modern system, building up pool & increasing reimbursements The White House, District of Columbia (June 08, 2010 - 12:10 PM)
Obama: Medicare Advantage topic of "most misinformation" - "just want to make sure it's not a big giveaway to insurance cos" The White House, District of Columbia (June 08, 2010 - 12:04 PM)
Obama: "donut hole will be gone" "preventive care will be free" "see to it insurance cos don't raise rates just to pad profits" The White House, District of Columbia (June 08, 2010 - 11:51 AM)
On tap: Obama at Kalamazoo HS, Commencement Challenge winners; Live video chat w/ Carol Browner at 12:30 on #oilspill The White House, District of Columbia (June 07, 2010 - 9:08 AM)
On tap: Obama meets with BP Oil Spill Commission Co-Chairs, give remarks afterwards at 12:15 The White House, District of Columbia (June 01, 2010 - 9:08 AM)
If insurers jack rates up unreasonably, they won't be allowed into the new marketplace (exchange) where people can choose among plans @dooce The White House, District of Columbia (May 17, 2010 - 5:37 PM)
Yes, like physical health, mental health benefits are part of the essential health benefits package @dooce The White House, District of Columbia (May 17, 2010 - 5:27 PM)
New law says no penalty for those who cant afford insurance & provides tax credits & support for those who need it @dooce The White House, District of Columbia (May 17, 2010 - 5:11 PM)
By 2014, preexisting condition exclusions will be banned and everyone will be able to get coverage. @dooce The White House, District of Columbia (May 17, 2010 - 5:08 PM)
Later this summer there will be a transitional high risk pool for ppl whove been unable to get ins. b/c of preexisting conditions @dooce The White House, District of Columbia (May 17, 2010 - 5:08 PM)
3:00: Live video chat on AAPI Initiative w/ Commerce Sec Locke and Chair Kiran Ahuja. Send questions ahead to us @whitehouse The White House, District of Columbia (May 04, 2010 - 11:22 AM)
Obama: Wall Street's "usual army of lobbyists" has "found some willing allies" on the other side of the aisle The White House, District of Columbia (April 16, 2010 - 1:43 PM)
On tap: 10:45 Obama and Biden meet with bipartisan Congressional Leadership on reforming Wall Street The White House, District of Columbia (April 14, 2010 - 9:45 AM)
"To stop the spread of nuclear weapons, prevent nuclear terrorism, and pursue the day when these weapons do not exist" The White House, District of Columbia (April 06, 2010 - 1:32 PM)
Obama: "What's good for your workers and good for their families can be good for your bottom lines" The White House, District of Columbia (March 31, 2010 - 4:44 PM)
RT @SECNAV Looking forward to meeting w Pres Obama this morning at Andrews Air Force base. Real progress is in the works! The White House, District of Columbia (March 31, 2010 - 10:38 AM)
Live now: President Obama speaks to troops at Bagram Air Force Base, Afghanistan WH.gov/live The White House, District of Columbia (March 28, 2010 - 2:44 PM)
Starting soon: President Obama speaks at Bagram Air Force Base in Afghanistan, watch live WH.gov/live The White House, District of Columbia (March 28, 2010 - 2:10 PM)
On tap: 10:00 AM EDT, the President will call President Medvedev of Russia to discuss the START treaty The White House, District of Columbia (March 26, 2010 - 9:51 AM)
Obama: "Another stone... laid in the foundation of the American dream... We did not avoid our responsibility, we embraced it." The White House, District of Columbia (March 21, 2010 - 11:56 PM)
Obama: "At a time when pundits said it was no longer possible, we rose above the weight of our politics" #hcr The White House, District of Columbia (March 21, 2010 - 11:48 PM)
RT @PressSec: President in Oval for congratulations calls...first up Speaker Pelosi...tells her "You've done what no other Speaker has done" The White House, District of Columbia (March 21, 2010 - 11:45 PM)
Obama "It is in your hands. It is time to pass #hcr for America & I am confident you are going to do it tomorrow...Fired up?" The White House, District of Columbia (March 20, 2010 - 4:26 PM)
Obama "I know what its like to take a tough vote. But what did Lincoln say? I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true" The White House, District of Columbia (March 20, 2010 - 4:19 PM)
Asked who could guess significance of 32 million & OH, VA, KY + AZ: Lisa Pereira on FB FTW home states of GOP Leaders #hcr The White House, District of Columbia (March 19, 2010 - 5:41 PM)
Obama: "about the character of our country...whether we can give every citizen, not just some, a chance to reach their dreams" The White House, District of Columbia (March 19, 2010 - 11:36 AM)
RT @SecLocke: on Whitehouse.gov/live talking exports & the economy at 12:30pm EST today. @ Reply now with any questions. The White House, District of Columbia (March 11, 2010 - 9:14 AM)
RT @PressSec: Pres just walked into insurance execs mtg w/ ltr from woman in OH whose ins will go up 40% next year - more at briefing... The White House, District of Columbia (March 04, 2010 - 11:37 AM)
RT @PressSec: POTUS hitting the road next week for health insurance reform - stops planned Mon in Philly & off to St. Louis on Wed... The White House, District of Columbia (March 03, 2010 - 2:27 PM)
RT @PressSec: POTUS heading shortly to Situation Room call on tsunami warnings and earthquake update...more after that... The White House, District of Columbia (February 27, 2010 - 12:38 PM)
RT @PressSec: President to announce loan guarantee today for first nuclear power plant built in US in 30 yrs - 3,500 jobs for construction The White House, District of Columbia (February 16, 2010 - 10:42 AM)
8pm EST tonight: Music from the Civil Rights Movement concert live from the White House at WH.gov/live The White House, District of Columbia (February 09, 2010 - 7:34 PM)
Obama: "Lets seize this moment to start anew, to carry the dream forward, and to strengthen our union once more" The White House, District of Columbia (January 27, 2010 - 10:21 PM)
Obama: "repeal the law that denies gay Americans the right to serve the country they love because of who they are" The White House, District of Columbia (January 27, 2010 - 10:14 PM)
Obama: "We were sent here to serve our citizens, not our ambitions." wh.gov/live The White House, District of Columbia (January 27, 2010 - 10:06 PM)
Obama: "I don't think American elections should be bankrolled by America's most powerful interests, or worse, by foreign entities" The White House, District of Columbia (January 27, 2010 - 9:59 PM)
Obama: "families... are tightening their belts and making tough decisions. The federal government should do the same" The White House, District of Columbia (January 27, 2010 - 9:52 PM)
Obama on #hcr: "The approach we've taken would protect every American from the worst practices of the insurance industry" The White House, District of Columbia (January 27, 2010 - 9:45 PM)
Obama on Wall St Reform: "if the bill that ends up on my desk does not meet the test of real reform, I will send it back" The White House, District of Columbia (January 27, 2010 - 9:34 PM)
Obama: "if these firms can afford to hand out big bonuses again, they can afford a modest fee to pay back the taxpayers" The White House, District of Columbia (January 27, 2010 - 9:20 PM)
Obama: "And what the American peopledeserveis for all of us to overcome the numbing weight of our politics" The White House, District of Columbia (January 27, 2010 - 9:16 PM)
Just confirmed: State of the Union on Weds 1/27 @ 9PM EST. Watch it live at WhiteHouse.gov The White House, District of Columbia (January 18, 2010 - 5:38 PM)
That was nice: workers getting off the shift at the Purina plant gave the President snacks for Bo The White House, District of Columbia (December 04, 2009 - 3:14 PM)
Just pulled up to the "Ham Fam" diner in Allentown, where the President has lunch with some small business owners and the mayor The White House, District of Columbia (December 04, 2009 - 1:14 PM)
Just landed -- now heading to Allentown Metal Works, 300k sf of economic power for the area's manufacturing based economy The White House, District of Columbia (December 04, 2009 - 10:35 AM)
Obama: "the message that we send in the midst of these storms must be clear: that our cause is just, our resolve unwavering" The White House, District of Columbia (December 01, 2009 - 8:35 PM)
Obama: easy to forget that when this war began, we were united... I refuse to accept the notion that we cannot summon that unity again The White House, District of Columbia (December 01, 2009 - 8:34 PM)
Obama: "prohibited torture and will close the prison at Guantanamo Bay... respect for the dignity of all peoples...That is who we are" The White House, District of Columbia (December 01, 2009 - 8:31 PM)
Obama: "we have forged a new beginning between America and the Muslim World... mutual interest in breaking a cycle of conflict" The White House, District of Columbia (December 01, 2009 - 8:30 PM)
Obama: "America will have to show our strength in the way that we end wars and prevent conflict, not just how we wage wars" The White House, District of Columbia (December 01, 2009 - 8:28 PM)
Obama: "we cant simply afford to ignore the price of these wars... the nation that I am most interested in building is our own" The White House, District of Columbia (December 01, 2009 - 8:27 PM)
Obama: the absence of a timeframe for transition would deny us any sense of urgency in working with the Afghan government The White House, District of Columbia (December 01, 2009 - 8:25 PM)
Obama: Third our success in Afghanistan is inextricably linked to our partnership with Pakistan The White House, District of Columbia (December 01, 2009 - 8:20 PM)
Obama: I want the Afghan people to understand America seeks an end to this era of war and suffering The White House, District of Columbia (December 01, 2009 - 8:20 PM)
Obama: "This effort must be based on performance. The days of providing a blank check are over" The White House, District of Columbia (December 01, 2009 - 8:18 PM)
Obama: Second, we will work with our partners, the UN, and the Afghan people to pursue a more effective civilian strategy The White House, District of Columbia (December 01, 2009 - 8:18 PM)
Obama: Our friends have fought and bled and died alongside us in Afghanistan. And now, we must come together to end this war successfully. The White House, District of Columbia (December 01, 2009 - 8:17 PM)
Obama: First a military strategy that will break the Talibans momentum and increase Afghanistans capacity over the next 18 months The White House, District of Columbia (December 01, 2009 - 8:16 PM)
Obama: We must keep the pressure on al Qaeda, and to do that, we must increase the stability and capacity of our partners in the region The White House, District of Columbia (December 01, 2009 - 8:15 PM)
Obama: "So no I do not make this decision lightly. I make this decision because I am convinced that our security is at stake" The White House, District of Columbia (December 01, 2009 - 8:14 PM)
Obama: As President, I have signed a letter of condolence to the family of each American who gives their life in these wars. The White House, District of Columbia (December 01, 2009 - 8:13 PM)
Obama: Years of debate over Iraq and terrorism have left our unity on national security issues in tatters The White House, District of Columbia (December 01, 2009 - 8:13 PM)
Obama: "I opposed the war in Iraq precisely because I believe that we must exercise restraint in the use of military force" The White House, District of Columbia (December 01, 2009 - 8:12 PM)
Obama: I have determined that it is in our vital national interest to send an additional 30,000 U.S. troops to Afghanistan. The White House, District of Columbia (December 01, 2009 - 8:12 PM)
Obama to troops: As your Commander-in-Chief, I owe you a mission that is clearly defined, and worthy of your service The White House, District of Columbia (December 01, 2009 - 8:11 PM)
Obama: Afghanistan is not lost, but for several years it has moved backwards the status quo is not sustainable. The White House, District of Columbia (December 01, 2009 - 8:10 PM)
Obama: Afghan govt hampered by corruption, drug trade, economy, insufficient Security Forces The White House, District of Columbia (December 01, 2009 - 8:07 PM)
Obama: Today, after extraordinary costs, we are bringing the Iraq war to a responsible end The White House, District of Columbia (December 01, 2009 - 8:07 PM)
Obama: We did not ask for this fight. On September 11, 2001, nineteen men hijacked four airplanes The White House, District of Columbia (December 01, 2009 - 8:03 PM)
Watch the Arrival Ceremony for the Prime Minister of India now on WhiteHouse.gov/live The White House, District of Columbia (November 24, 2009 - 9:24 AM)