Barack Obama Answered

President Obama addresses the public on the recent attempted terrorist attack and also speaks out on protests in Iran. December 28, 2009

The President praises the Senate for passing health insurance reform, another major step towards this historic goal. December 24, 2009.

With the Senate poised to vote on health reform any day now, OFA National Political Director Addisu Demissie sat down to give an update on where were at and whats next. Learn more: my.barackobama.com … “organizing for america” barack obama health care reform senate bill

When Barack Obama was elected US president, many of his supporters had high hopes he would bring a new era of reform to Washington. He ran on a platform of idealism, touting “change” as his central motto. But now after nearly a year in office, some are becoming increasingly disappointed. From the watered-down climate deal in Copenhagen to a weakening stance on health care, critics argue the idealistic president is becoming too pragmatic. Al Jazeera’s Sebastian Walker reports….

President Obama calls on Congress to provide new incentives for Americans to make energy-efficiency retrofits to their homes. December 15, 2009. (Public Domain) … Retrofit retrofitting energy efficiency conservation employment “Cash for Caulkers” President Barack Obama … whitehouse … President Obama: Hello, everybody. Hello! Hello! (applause) Thank you guys. Thank you. Everybody, please have a seat. We’ve got a couple of special guests here today. First of all, the outstanding senator …

The President talks about the importance of loosening access to credit and the necessity of financial regulatory reform in remarks following his meeting with financial and banking leaders at the White House. December 14, 2009. (Public Domain)

, modernize information technology, and build a medical home model. December 9, 2009. (Public Domain) … “Community Health Centers” “health care” healthcare “public health” medical “Recovery Act” President Barack Obama “White House” … whitehouse … President Obama: Good afternoon, everybody. I am pleased that you could all join us today as we announce three new initiatives to help our community health centers provide better care to people in need all across America. (applause) I …

White House Press Briefings are conducted most weekdays from the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room in the West Wing. (public domain) … gibbs press briefing white house barack obama president

The President, joined by the First Family and Vice President and Dr. Biden, hosts the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Ellipse. December 3, 2009. (Public Domain)

President Obama outlines his strategy on Afghanistan and Pakistan from the US Military Academy at West Point, NY December 1, 2009 (Public Domain).