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“We have to do things in a new way” (Update: video)

Core members of the economic team met with President-elect Obama to discuss the urgent need for his proposed American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan. read more...

Sitting down with Speaker Pelosi

President-elect Barack Obama met with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Ca.) today at her office in the Capitol to discuss the scope and timing of the economic recovery package. read more...

Keeping college affordable

In honor of the late Senator Claiborne Pell, who helped establish federal subsidies for thousands of American college students, we want to know your thoughts about keeping college affordable. read more...

Meeting with Congressional leaders

President-elect Barack Obama will meet this morning with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid on Capitol Hill. read more...

The Obama family gets ready for the first day of school

Earlier this morning, President-elect Barack Obama and Mrs. Michelle Obama helped their two daughters, Malia (10) and Sasha (7), get ready for their first day of school. read more...

American Recovery and Reinvestment

In this week's weekly address, President-elect Barack Obama lays out the challenges that face us in the new year, and his plan for taking them on. read more...

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