The American Jobs Act: Get the Facts
Last night, President Obama addressed a joint session of Congress and presented the American Jobs Act, a comprehensive plan to put America back to work. It was created from a set of ideas supported by both Democrats and Republicans, and it acknowledges that if we are going to restore America's middle class, we need to rebuild the economy the American way, based on balance, fairness and the same set of rules for everyone from Wall Street to Main Street.
President Barack Obama addresses a Joint Session of Congress in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Sept. 8, 2011. Vice President Joe Biden and House Speaker John Boehner are seated behind the President. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)
In Case You Missed It
Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog.
West Wing Week: 9/9/11 or "American Jobs Act"
Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. This week, the President visited New Jersey communities recovering from Hurricane Irene, celebrated Labor Day in Detroit, welcomed NASCAR Champions to the White House and unveiled the American Jobs Act before a Joint Session of Congress.
Your Voice Makes a Difference in Putting America Back to Work
Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of the Office of Public Engagement, Jon Carson, discusses the impact collective voices from around the country can make on protecting investments in our future.
Patient Centered Care: Equal Health Care Rights for All Americans
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announces guidance for enforcing new rules that give all patients, including those with same-sex partners, the right to choose who can visit them in the hospital.
Today's Schedule
All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
9:10 AM: The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews
9:45 AM: The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Richmond, Virginia
10:25 AM: The President arrives Richmond, Virginia
11:35 AM: The President delivers remarks at the University of Richmond 
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