WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama used his weekly address to call on Democratic and Republican leaders to attend next week’s health care meeting in good faith to find reforms that work for American families and small businesses. With several health insurance companies announcing steep hikes…
Today, our Army Family has lost a great Soldier and Statesman who selflessly devoted his life's work to the service of our Nation. General Alexander Haig's service spanned over three decades in the Army.
Starting this summer, Soldiers sent to fight in Afghanistan will wear an Army Combat Uniform with the "MultiCam" pattern instead of the standard-issue universal camouflage pattern.
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Maryland and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by a severe winter storm and snowstorm during the period of December 18-20, 2009. Federal funding is available to State and…
First Lady Michelle Obama highlights access to healthy, affordable food during her trip to Philadelphia, Pa., Feb. 19, 2010.
2:47 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Thank you. All right, Albalee, that applause was just as much for me as it was for your wonderful introduction. (Laughter.) Wasn't she? She did a great job, great job. (Applause.) Just know that we're all very proud of you, and we're all very…
12:02 P.M. PST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you. Everybody, please have a seat. Thank you very much. Thank you. Well, what a extraordinary introduction from an extraordinary leader. I just want to reiterate something I said at…
9:58 A.M. PST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Henderson! Thank you! Thank you so much, everybody. Everybody, have a seat, have a seat. I am thrilled to be here. (Applause.) AUDIENCE MEMBER: We love you, Mr. President! THE PRESIDENT: I love you back. (Applause.) We've got some special…
TEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT TO THE CHAIRMEN AND RANKING MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE COMMITTEES ON ARMED SERVICES AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE CHAIRMEN AND RANKING MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS February 18, 2010 Dear Mr.…
Cyclone / Hurricane / TyphoonTropical Cyclone Gelane had sustained winds of 230 kilometers per hour and gusts up to 275 kilometers per hour, according to a report from the U.S. Navy’s Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) on February 19, 2010. The JTWC reported that Gelane was roughly 315 nautical…
Google received federal approval to trade energy on the open market. The ability to buy and sell energy will give Google the ability to help control one of their largest expenses — electricity. It was also give them the ability to have a stand-alone energy company.“We made this filing so we…
A panel of governmental, academic and non-profit scientists speaking today at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) unveiled research suggesting that diseases found in dolphins are similar to human diseases and can provide clues into how human health…
Funding will Help Address Urgent Problems Facing Homeowners at the Center of the Housing Crisis LAS VEGAS, NEVADA -- Today, President Obama, with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, announced funding for innovative measures to help families in the states that have been hit the hardest by the…
February 18, 2010 5:04 P.M. MST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Denver! (Applause.) Well, it is good to be back in Denver. (Applause.) Good to be in Colorado. And good to be campaigning for one of the finest young senators we have in the United States Senate, Michael Bennet. (Applause.) I…
WASHINGTON – The White House and the Department of Education announced today the first annual Race to the Top High School Commencement Challenge, inviting public schools across the country to compete to have President Obama speak at their graduation this spring. “Public schools that encourage…
President Obama Announces Funding to Help Address Urgent Problems Facing Families in States with High Unemployment and Where Home Prices Have Fallen the Furthest Today, President Obama announced $1.5 billion in funding for innovative measures to help families in the states that have been hit the…
Space shuttle Endeavour and its six-member crew are expected to return to Earth on Sunday, Feb. 21 after a 14-day mission.
NASA will preview the next space shuttle mission during a series of news briefings on Tuesday, March 9, at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston.
The Defense Department has temporarily halted a popular employment assistance program for military spouses while it conducts a "top-to-bottom" review of its services.
The Defense Department is on track to transition the majority of its more than 220,000 civilian employees out of the National Security Personnel System by Sept. 30, more than a year ahead of deadline.