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Weekly Address: Education for a More Competitive America & Better Future | The White House
The President discusses his blueprint for an updated Elementary and Secondary Education Act to overhaul No Child Left Behind, the latest step from his Administration to encourage change and success in America’s schools at the local level.
President Honors Crimson Tide At White House
Yesterday afternoon President Obama welcomed the BCS National Champion Alabama Crimson Tide to the White House, honoring their 13th championship and their undefeated 2009 season
Obama Goes On Offense In Health Reform Debate: Slams Insurance Companies
"Let's seize reform, the need is great," Obama said at an appearance that had the feel of a campaign rally. "How much higher do premiums have to rise before we do something about it?" said Obama, making the first in an expected string of out-of-town trips to pitch his plan to remake the health care system.
Weekly Address: The Immediate Benefits of Health Reform
President Obama raises the point that health reform will not only have long-term advantages for the country but will have immediate protections and benefits this year if passed by Congress.
Raw Footage: President Obama's Surprise Lunch Stop
During his "White House to Main Street" tour today in Savannah Georgia, President Obama makes a surprise lunch stop at the famous Mrs. Wilkes' Boarding House restaurant. Turns out, he prefers wings to drumsticks.
President Obama at Savannah Technical College (raw footage)
President Obama speaks with students in alternative energy programs at Savannah Technical College on today's White House to Main Street tour.
Your Weekly Address: Premiums, Profits, and the Need for Health Reform
The President points to outrageous premium hikes from health insurance companies already making massive profits as further proof of the need for reform. Looking ahead to the coming bipartisan meeting on reform, the President urges members of Congress to come to the table in good faith to address the issue. February 20, 2010.
Race to the Top High School Commencement Challenge
President Obama announces a new Race to the Top High School Commencement Challenge and invites public schools across the country to compete to have him speak at their graduation. Visit WhiteHouse.gov/Commencement to apply.
The GreenGov Challenge: Turning Ideas into Action
The President calls upon federal employees to champion ideas submitted during the Green Gov challenge, conducted to promote more environmentally sound practices by government agencies and projects.
President Obama's call to the International Space Station
The President congratulates astronauts on the International Space Station and the Space Shuttle Endeavour on their successful ongoing mission. He is joined by Congressional leaders and middle school students from Michigan, Florida, and Nebraska.
