A New Foundation for Growth
25. 7. 2009
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Open for Questions: President Obama to Answer Your Questions on Thursday
posted March 24 8:14:41 PMTonight's press conference has ended, but earlier today President Obama announced that the popular " Open for Questions " feature from Change.gov has been brought to WhiteHouse.gov. This Thursday, President Obama will conduct a special online town hall, in which he'll answer your questions. From WhiteHouse.gov : "Open for Questions" is a new experiment for WhiteHouse.gov, the President’s latest effort to open up the White House and give…CONTINUE READING
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President Obama to Hold National Press Conference Tonight at 8:01 ET
posted March 24 4:51:07 PMPresident Obama will hold his second primetime press conference tonight starting at 8:01 PM Eastern. The press conference will be carried live on all major networks and news stations. You can also watch the press conference online at WhiteHouse.gov/live . UPDATED: The press conference has ended, but here are excerpt from the President's opening remarks: We’ve put in place a comprehensive strategy designed to attack this [economic] crisis on all…CONTINUE READING
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President Obama's Global Op-Ed: "A time for global action"
posted March 24 10:37:15 AMMore than 30 papers around the world ran an op-ed today by President Obama today, in which he outlined the urgent need for arguing global economic cooperation: We are living through a time of global economic challenges that cannot be met by half measures or the isolated efforts of any nation. Now, the leaders of the Group of 20 have a responsibility to take bold, comprehensive and coordinated action that not only jump-starts recovery, but also launches a new …CONTINUE READING
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"It's an important time for people to pay attention."
posted March 23 9:33:48 PMFrom Axcess News in Guilford, Connecticut: With the sun shining overhead and the crocuses poking through the grass, Diva and Lois Kenkare walked up Fair Street determined to bring President Obama's budget battle home to their neighbors. "Hopefully, we can make an impact," said Ms. Kenkare, as she approached a house armed with a stack of pledges and the aim of helping Mr. Obama win the votes he needs to pass his record $3.6 trillion budget. In what's …CONTINUE READING
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Scenes from the Field: Pledge Project Canvassing
posted March 23 4:51:59 PMHere's a look at some of the photos we've received so far from Pledge Project Canvasses that took place across the country on Saturday: You can view more photos from the canvasses at the Barack Obama Flickr page . If took part in one of the events over the weekend, send us your photos and stories at ofablog@gmail.com .CONTINUE READING
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