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Supporting Students in the Midst of Puerto Rico’s Fiscal Challenges

Education Secretary John B. King Jr. Meets with Elected Leaders, Visits Turnaround School as Part of Administration Effort to Support Puerto Rico’s Recovery
March 31, 2016 at 1:06 PM ET by Jeffrey Zients

Three More Actions That Build on a Tough Trade Enforcement Record

U.S. announces two new actions to combat steel dumping and the elimination of barriers to U.S. poultry exports to South Africa.
March 17, 2016 at 5:11 PM ET by Himamauli Das

Putting Infrastructure Dollars Back to Work

Yesterday, DOT announced that $2 billion in unspent earmarks can be freed up for states to use for new investments in infrastructure.
March 9, 2016 at 12:55 PM ET by Secretary Anthony Foxx, Shaun Donovan, Jeffrey Zients

U.S. Ports: Investing in Engines of Economic Development and American Competitiveness

In order to support U.S. competitiveness in a global economy, it is essential that we modernize and maintain our U.S. ports and our marine transportation system.
March 8, 2016 at 12:41 PM ET by Secretary Penny Pritzker, Secretary Anthony Foxx, Secretary Thomas E. Perez

Five Recent Actions that Build on Administration’s Record of Standing Up for Workers and Businesses

Recent Administration efforts will help level the playing field for Made-in-America goods and the jobs they support
March 3, 2016 at 4:01 PM ET by Charlie Anderson

Profit and Purpose: The High Road is the Smart Road

Businesses are showing through the power of example that profit and purpose can go hand-in-hand.
February 26, 2016 at 1:33 PM ET by Secretary Thomas E. Perez, Jeffrey Zients

Second Estimate of Gross Domestic Product for the Fourth Quarter of 2015

Real GDP growth was revised up to 1.0 percent at an annual rate in the fourth quarter, reflecting solid domestic demand, external headwinds, and some temporary factors.
February 26, 2016 at 9:30 AM ET by Jay Shambaugh

Strengthening Puerto Rico’s Foundation for Economic Growth

Cabinet Secretaries to Travel to Puerto Rico in Coming Months as Part of Administration-Wide Effort to Support Puerto Rico’s Recovery
February 25, 2016 at 10:00 AM ET by Jason Miller

Summer Opportunity: Here's How You Can Help More Young Americans Land That First Job

President Obama calls on businesses and organizations to give young Americans with limited resumes and resources opportunities for their first summer jobs.
February 25, 2016 at 8:50 AM ET by Kyle Lierman

Then and Now: Advanced Manufacturing in the President’s FY17 Budget

Manufacturing is a key driver of America’s prosperity and security, and the FY17 Budget expands the President’s commitment to revitalizing American manufacturing.
February 25, 2016 at 8:31 AM ET by Jeffrey Zients, John P. Holdren

Standing Up for American Workers & Businesses: The Obama Administration’s Trade Enforcement Record

Learn more about the Obama Administration's trade enforcement record on the day the President signed legislation to strengthen our trade enforcement capabilities.
February 24, 2016 at 5:07 PM ET by Charlie Anderson

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Is Paying Off

Seven years after bringing our economy back from the brink, the President will travel to Jacksonville, Florida to highlight the new course he charted for America.
February 23, 2016 at 9:15 AM ET by Jeffrey Zients

Keeping America on the Cutting Edge of Innovation: The NNMI’s Explosive Progress

Dept. of Commerce launches first open-topic competition for new manufacturing hubs; releases reports on the success of the National Network for Manufacturing Innovation
February 19, 2016 at 12:42 PM ET by Secretary Penny Pritzker

How the Recovery Act is Helping to Modernize Our Transportation System

Assessing the Recovery Act’s impact on our transportation system, seven years after the President signed it into law.
February 17, 2016 at 12:01 AM ET by Deputy Secretary of Transportation Victor Mendez

Addressing the Crisis in Puerto Rico

Today we hosted a discussion with stakeholders at the White House on how to address Puerto Rico’s fiscal crisis.
February 16, 2016 at 9:22 PM ET by Jeffrey Zients, Cecilia Muñoz

Protecting Consumers by Bolstering our Financial Enforcement

The President’s Budget reflects his commitment to protect – and build on – the progress we’ve made reforming Wall Street.
February 8, 2016 at 3:37 PM ET by Jeffrey Zients

As Unemployment Drops Below 5%, Here Are Five Facts About America's Jobs Market

With the unemployment rate below 5 percent for the first time in almost 8 years, here are five things you need to know about where our economy stands.
February 5, 2016 at 2:17 PM ET by Charlie Anderson

The Earned Income Tax Credit: Encouraging Work, Boosting Incomes, and Reducing Poverty

Today is Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Awareness Day. Here's what you need to know and why you should care about the EITC.
January 29, 2016 at 11:08 AM ET by Seth Hanlon, Jacob Leibenluft

Advance Estimate of GDP for the Fourth Quarter of 2015

Real GDP rose 0.7 percent at an annual rate in the fourth quarter according to the advance estimate, partially reflecting global headwinds as job growth remains strong.
January 29, 2016 at 9:17 AM ET by Jason Furman

The President’s Actions to Promote High-Skill Immigration

The Administration is making reforms to promote the kind of high-skilled immigration that has helped fuel America’s economic engine.
January 28, 2016 at 9:27 PM ET by Cecilia Muñoz, Jeffrey Zients

Helping Workers Save for Retirement in an Ever-Changing Economy

Today, we're announcing new proposals that will help workers save for retirement in an ever-changing economy and take their retirement savings with them.
January 26, 2016 at 6:00 AM ET by Jeffrey Zients, Secretary Thomas E. Perez

The Employment Situation in December

The economy added 292,000 jobs in December, marking the strongest two years of job creation since 1998-2000.
January 8, 2016 at 9:30 AM ET by Jason Furman

The Budget Agreement Permanently Expands Important Tax Credits for Working Families

The bipartisan agreement the President signed into law will benefit 24 million working families by making important tax credit expansions permanent.
December 22, 2015 at 6:22 PM ET by Jacob Leibenluft

Third Estimate of Gross Domestic Product for the Third Quarter of 2015

Real GDP rose 2.0 percent at an annual rate in the third quarter according to the latest estimate, reflecting strong domestic demand and continued external headwinds.
December 22, 2015 at 9:38 AM ET by Jason Furman

American Innovation in Autonomous and Connected Vehicles

The Department of Transportation is moving one step closer to a future in which self-driving vehicles transform how we move while improving the safety of our streets.
December 7, 2015 at 3:53 PM ET by Jeffrey Zients, John P. Holdren

Second Estimate of Gross Domestic Product for the Third Quarter of 2015

Real GDP rose 2.1 percent at an annual rate in the third quarter after today’s upward revision, reflecting strong domestic demand and continued external headwinds.
November 24, 2015 at 9:30 AM ET by Jason Furman

Facilitating State-Level Action to Support a Secure Retirement

Today, the Department of Labor proposed a rule to help states create retirement savings options for Americans at work.
November 16, 2015 at 10:48 AM ET by Jeffrey Zients, Secretary Thomas E. Perez

How America’s Lab Leaders Are Powering Regional Economic Growth

Earlier this month, the White House hosted a forum to discuss how the nation's innovative labs are powering regional economic growth.
November 16, 2015 at 9:15 AM ET by Ali Zaidi, Jason Miller, and Tom Kalil

The Employment Situation in October

The economy added 271,000 jobs in October, marking the strongest three years of job creation since 2000.
November 6, 2015 at 9:30 AM ET by Jason Furman

Manufacturing Relies on the Strengths of American Communities

Throughout the country, America is seeing a resurgence in its manufacturing industry, once again, firms are growing and Americans are heading back to work.
October 29, 2015 at 10:30 AM ET by Jason Miller