Posted by Jesse Lee This morning the President laid out a framework of his vision for yet another critical aspect of American foreign policy – our relationship with China, which he called “as important as any bilateral relationship in the world.” The President addressed the opening session of the first U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue at the [...]
Posted by Jesse Lee: This afternoon the President continued his conversation on health reform with a roundtable at the Children’s National Medical Center, a conversation that has taken him to every region of the country and encompassed every imaginable perspective on health care reform. It has been a conversation that has brought more people and [...]
Posted by Katherine Brandon The White House Office of Urban Affairs and the Domestic Policy Council hosted a day-long discussion about the future of America’s urban and metropolitan areas. Participants included policy experts from across the country, several cabinet members, and elected officials. Discussions covered the evolution of metropolitan areas, best practices in urban communities, [...]
Posted by Kol Peterson Today, the President gave a speech in Accra, Ghana. He laid out his vision for human rights and democracy in Africa’s future, and he described what America’s role in promoting better governance in Africa will be. The speech was entitled, “A New Moment of Promise.” Listen to the full audio. Read [...]
Posted by Kori Schulman The President traveled to Rome today where he met with Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican. Take a look at the President and First Lady’s visit to the Vatican. (Pope Benedict XVI greets President Barack Obama at the Vatican, Friday, July 10, 2009. Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) (President [...]
By Jesse Lee The President went to Russia as the first stop in his trip this week, continuing to work towards a “reset” of relations towards a more constructive path. This morning he joined President Dmitry A. Medvedev for a joint press conference, and summed up the meeting they had just held: We’ve just concluded a [...]
Progress After a comprehensive review, the President announced a new strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan that will help defeat Al Qaeda. Almost immediately after coming into office, the Administration successfully managed several natural disasters, including severe winter ice storms and flooding in several states. Announced a new U.S.-Mexico border initiative. Concluded cyberspace policy review. Guiding [...]
Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett was the closing speaker for Operation HOPE’s Global Financial Literacy Summit at TheARC in Anacostia on Wednesday, June 17th. She was introduced by John Hope Bryant, Founder and Chairman of Operation HOPE and Vice-Chair for the President’s Advisory Council on Financial Literacy. Civil rights legends Dr. Dorothy Height of the National [...]
The President met with a group of innovative energy leaders today to discuss job creation and long-term plans for strengthening the industry which will play a key role in America’s economic future. CEOs from both small and large energy companies shared their own ideas about how to increase productivity through innovation and technology. Finding new [...]
Image by Getty Images via Daylife The United Nations Security Council sent a clear and united message today when they voted unanimously to tighten sanctions on North Korea following the nation’s recent nuclear test and missile firings. The detonation on May 25 of the suspected nuclear device violated the 1953 armistice. U.N. Resolution 1874 includes [...]
Another day at the White House, another chance for President Obama to make history for people with disabilities. And, he did just that. On Friday, June 26, 2009, President Barack Obama became one of the very few sitting American Presidents to personally greet and welcome persons who are deaf-blind to the White House Oval Office. [...]
It wasn’t opening night at a smash hit on Broadway. And it wasn’t a swanky VIP reception with the First Family. But the guest list would have made you think it was just such an event, with representatives from institutions including Agnes Gund Foundation; Carnegie Hall; Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater; Museum of Modern Art, [...]
