US President and Candidates Blog Updates:

» Weekly Address: Gas Prices & Energy Security
02/04/11 17:37 from Obama HQ
Speaking from a UPS customer center, President Obama announces a new public-private program, the Green Fleet Partnership, and discusses his Blueprint for a Secure Energy Future that will help create jobs and provide America greater energy ..

» Green Fleet Initiative
02/04/11 01:10 from Obama HQ
The President today laid out a number of measures to help America shift to a clean energy economy, reducing our dependence on oil, protecting our planet, and spurring economic growth through cleaner and more efficient, cars, and trucks. [O..

» “I will not be satisfied until every American who wants a good job can find one”
01/04/11 20:38 from Obama HQ
Figures released by the U.S. Labor Department, this morning, show that unemployment has fallen to 8.8% . Speaking earlier today, President Obama said: Nearly two years after one of the worst recessions we’ve ever seen, our economy is..

» The March Employment Situation: 216,000 Jobs Gained
01/04/11 16:27 from Obama HQ
Today, the U.S. Labor Department announced that our economy added 216,000 jobs in March, marking 13 consecutive months of growth and totaling more than 1.8 million jobs created over that same period. The unemployment rate also fell to 8.8 ..

» Watch: President Obama Delivers Speech on Energy Policy—Today at 12:20 p.m. ET
01/04/11 15:33 from Obama HQ
Speaking this afternoon, the President will highlight the National Clean Fleets Partnership—you can watch the speech live online here . The National Clean Fleets Partnership is a public-private partnership that will help large compan..

» “Making an Impact”: OFA Summer Organizer Program
01/04/11 15:00 from Obama HQ
For Becca Siegel, being an OFA summer organizer was so rewarding that she took part in the program two years in a row. This summer, OFA is recruiting hard working and dedicated folks like Becca to be summer organizers. You can find out mor..

» Volunteer Spotlight
31/03/11 17:22 from Obama HQ
Organizing for America couldn’t exist without the hard work and dedication of volunteers in towns and neighborhoods across the country—who come together to make a difference in their community. Margy from Rhode Island first bec..

» President Obama’s Plan to Secure America’s Energy Future
30/03/11 18:56 from Obama HQ
As turmoil around the world continues and gas prices climb higher, President Obama today called for a renewed effort to secure our country’s energy future. For too long, America has been beholden to unstable and fluctuating oil-marke..

» Today At 11:20 A.M. ET President Obama Speaks About America’s Energy Security
30/03/11 14:01 from Obama HQ
Today, at 11:20 a.m. Eastern Time, President Obama will deliver a speech at Georgetown University regarding the future of America’s energy security. This speech will outline the President’s plan to diversify our country’s..

» “The Next Generation of Great American Teachers”
29/03/11 22:10 from Obama HQ
Throughout March, President Obama, Vice President Biden, and Education Secretary Arne Duncan have been visiting schools around the country talking to students, parents, and teachers about the best ways to make sure that all our students ge..

» Latinos and Education Town Hall
29/03/11 19:37 from Obama HQ
President Obama took part in a town hall meeting on education at Bell Multicultural High School, a dual-language school situated in Washington, D.C. The event was hosted by the Spanish-language channel Univision—you can watch it onli..

» Watch: President Obama Addresses the Nation
29/03/11 16:00 from Obama HQ
President Obama addressed the nation last night, updating the American people on the situation in Libya. The President praised America's men and women in uniform—describing the actions taken with international allies and partners to ..

» Tonight at 7:30 P.M: President Obama Addresses The American People
28/03/11 22:15 from Obama HQ
Tonight starting at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time, President Obama will speak to the American public about the ongoing situation in Libya. Over the several days, the United States has joined an international coalition to protect the Libyan people..

» “There’s Not Much That We Can’t Do”
28/03/11 21:44 from Obama HQ
Events marking the one-year anniversary of health reform continued across the country this weekend, with folks coming together to remember last year's campaign and to tell their stories of how they are being helped by the new law. Roosevel..

» Volunteer Spotlight: Ryan, OFA D.C.
28/03/11 16:58 from Obama HQ
OFA's success depends on the hard work and talents of volunteers across the country—folks who come together to organize, and make a difference in their communities. Ryan , who was in high school during the 2008 election, has been vol..

» Weekly Address: "President Obama Says the Mission in Libya is Succeeding"
26/03/11 15:15 from Obama HQ
In his weekly address, President Obama talks about the military mission in Libya and the progress that has been made—and he praises the bravery of our men and women in uniform. Every American can be proud of the lives we’ve sav..

» One Year of Health Reform
25/03/11 19:33 from Obama HQ
Organizing for America has been marking the one-year anniversary of health reform this week with events across the country—from letter-to-the-editor writing parties to panel discussions , from press conferences to informational booth..

» “You Hear Stories That Put Your Own Situation Into Perspective”
25/03/11 18:52 from Obama HQ
For Elyse, there was no sound to signify what happened in the memory banks, no sonic signpost and no brief mental flash of the crash for later recall. Just complete oblivion, and then a hospital bed, and the beeping of monitors. “The..

» “A Great Opportunity:” OFA Summer Organizer Program
25/03/11 13:38 from Obama HQ
This summer hardworking, dedicated folks will have the opportunity to take part in Organizing for America’s Summer Organizer Program . Folks like Victoria Kempter, who took part in the program in the summer OF 2010. Q. Why did you ap..

» Supporters Celebrate One Year of Health Reform
24/03/11 22:52 from Obama HQ
Across the country OFA supporters have been coming together to celebrate the first anniversary of President Obama signing the Affordable Care Act into law. The work that OFA volunteers did, campaigning for health reform, helped secure pass..