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Time to put middle class front and centerBy Vice President Joe BidenJanuary 30, 2009For years, we had a White House that failed to put the middle clas...
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Today's event
2023-11-24America's middle class is the economic engine of this nation. Our road to economic recovery begins with restoring the prosperity of working famili...
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National Mentoring Month, 2009
2023-11-24During National Mentoring Month, we recognize the millions of individuals who dedicate themselves to making a difference in the lives of others, and w...
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December 23, 2008 Dear Madam Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) I am pleased to transmit to the Congress, consistent with the requirements of section 3134...
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Washington, DC– President Barack Obama today announced the creation of a White House Task Force on Middle Class Working Families to be chaired b...
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Shameful
2023-11-24$18 billion.That’s what Wall Street bankers pulled down in bonuses over the past two months, according to a report from the New York State compt...
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A Wonderful Day
2023-11-24It's about justice. It's about who we are. And on this "wonderful day," we're getting a step closer to both of those things.That...
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Cleaning house
2023-11-24Interior Secretary Ken Salazar kicked off the daily press briefing today with his plans for cleaning out a department that has become famous for scand...
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CEOs at the White House
2023-11-24Iconic American companies like IBM, Jet Blue, and Honeywell sent their leadership to meet with the President this morning to discuss how they can get ...
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Sec. Geithner tightens the reins
2023-11-24In one of his first acts as Secretary of the Treasury, Timothy Geithner today announced new rules that will make it harder for banks to lobby for a sh...