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Health Reform in Action

Six months after the passage of health reform, hear from Americans who are already benefitting and watch as President Obama makes a surprise call to a New Hampshire woman.

President Obama speaks to Gail O'Brien
President Obama speaks to Gail O'Brien
President Obama speaks to Gail O'Brien

Your Weekly Address

The President explains how the most dire warnings about the Citizens United case have been proven valid as Republicans in Congress have blocked legislation to fix it.

The President Records the Weekly Address
The President Records the Weekly Address
The President prepares to record the Weekly Address, White House Photo, Samantha Appleton, 9/17/10

Middle Class Tax Cuts Held Hostage

The President duly applauds the two Senate Republicans who broke the blockade on small business help. But he denounces attempts by Republicans to hold middle class tax cuts hostage for an additional tax cut for the wealthiest 2 percent of Americans.

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President Obama and his economic team, White House Photo, Pete Souza, 9/15/10

Consumer Protections

The President announces Elizabeth Warren will lead the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Watch his remarks or learn more in a post from Warren herself.

The President announces Elizabeth Warren
The President announces Elizabeth Warren
White House Photo, Lawrence Jackson, 9/17/10

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  • 50 States, 50 Stories – New Health Care Website Launches Today

    Assistant to the President Stephanie Cutter unveils a new website that provides critical information on the Affordable Care Act, including 50 stories in every state that detail how reform is already strengthening the health care system in your state.

  • America Has Spoken, Will the GOP Listen?

    Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer looks ahead to the House Republicans announcing their agenda.

  • Awarding Chief Etchberger the Medal of Honor

    The Vice President was also present as the President awarded Chief Master Sergeant Richard L. Etchberger, U.S. Air Force, the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry. Chief Etchberger received the Medal of Honor posthumously for his heroic actions in combat on March 11, 1968, in the country of Laos.

  • Transforming Distressed Neighborhoods into Neighborhoods of Opportunity

    A look at Promise Neighborhoods, a piece of a broader White House Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative that focuses and coordinates federal resources in order to build communities that promote cradle to career success.

  • Building a New Foundation

    Secretary Donovan describes Administration efforts to make communities more livable, sustainable and prosperous.

  • Republicans in Congress Push to End Consumer Protections, Let Wall Street Run Loose

    Deputy Communications Director Jen Psaki discusses the Congressional Republicans' hopes of repealing Wall Street Reform.

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PHOTO of the DAY

President Barack Obama greets vendors during a stop at Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia, Pa.,

President Barack Obama greets vendors during a stop at Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia, Pa., September 20, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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