Barack Obama Answered

President Barack Obama announces his nominee for the Supreme Court, Solicitor General Elena Kagan, in a video message to Organizing for America.

White House Press Briefings are conducted most weekdays from the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room in the West Wing.

White House Press Briefings are conducted most weekdays from the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room in the West Wing.

President Obama announces plans to open new offshore areas for oil and gas development in ways that protect the environment and as part of a larger strategy to ensure energy security and independence. March 31, 2010.

President Obama signs the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, a historic piece of legislation that will expand health insurance coverage to millions of Americans and put an end to the worst insurance industry practices.

President Obama addresses the House Democratic Caucus and says that the time is now to vote for health care reform for America.

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 Americas schools at the local level.

President Obama and Haitian President René Préval speak to the press after meeting at the White House and reaffirm their mutual commitment to rebuilding Haiti after Januarys devastating earthquake. March 10, 2010.

President Obama calls on supporters to help finish the fight for health reform.

President Obama is joined by Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and General Colin Powell as he announces plans to help reduce dropout rates and prepare students for college and careers. March 1, 2010.