Community Colleges and the American Dream
The President & Dr. Jill Biden host the White House Summit on Community Colleges, exploring their critical role in our education system and economy. See photos, read the remarks & watch a video of some of America's most famous community college grads.
Featured Topics
HealthCare.gov Is Getting Even Better
HealthCare.gov is getting even better. As of today, the site now includes price estimates for all private insurance options, allowing consumers to easily compare health insurance plans.
Health Reform: Moving America Forward
First Lady Michelle Obama holds a conference call with nurses from across the country to discuss the new Patient’s Bill of Rights and other important benefits from the Affordable Care Act.
Saluting Service In Iraq
As combat operations officially ended, President Obama flew to Fort Bliss, TX to salute our troops for their service. Learn more on how you can join the President in saluting them.
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- October 5, 2010 at 6:10 PM EDT
The First Large-Scale Solar Energy Plants on Public Lands
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announces a big step on our nation’s path to clean energy future with the approval of the first large-scale solar energy plants ever to be built on public lands.
- October 5, 2010 at 5:55 PM EDT
Celebrating Community Colleges and Their Students
Melinda Gates shares her experiences of attending the White House Summit on Community Colleges and discusses the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's commitment to strengthening our community colleges.
- October 5, 2010 at 4:04 PM EDT
One Week Later, Nearly 2,000 Small Businesses Approved for SBA Loans Due to Jobs Act
- October 5, 2010 at 4:03 PM EDT
Community Colleges: “America’s Best Kept Secret”
President Obama and Dr. Jill Biden speak at the first-ever White House Summit on Community Colleges.
- October 5, 2010 at 3:26 PM EDT
An Awe-Inspiring Chapter of America's History
The President signs legislation to grant the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the 100th Infantry Battalion and 442nd Regimental Combat Team in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II.
- October 5, 2010 at 3:20 PM EDT
Ending Violence Against Women
Lynn Rosenthal, White House Advisor on Violence Against Women, discusses the Presidential proclamation naming October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the Vice President's recent remarks on the progress made in the 16 years since the passage of the Violence Against Women Act.
Featured Legislation
Improper 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, 2010Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act
Signed: Thursday, March 18, 2010Emergency Aid to American Survivors of the Haiti Earthquake Act
Signed: Wednesday, January 27, 20102009 Tax Breaks for Haiti Donations
Signed: Friday, January 22, 2010Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009
Signed: Friday, October 30, 2009National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010
Signed: Wednesday, October 28, 2009
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PHOTO of the DAY
President Barack Obama greets Archbishop Pietro Sambi, the Apostolic Nuncio, during the Diplomatic Corps reception in the Blue Room of the White House, Oct. 5, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
