Obama unveils Iraq pullout plan

After nearly six years of war and 4,300 US military deaths, President Obama declared yesterday that combat operations in Iraq will end in 18 months...

Obama pledged a "strong political, diplomatic, and civilian effort" to "help lay a foundation for lasting peace and security

Obama: Economic pain will continue

President Obama on Tuesday said that despite an onslaught of bad economic news in recent weeks and months, there is more pain to come in the days ahead.

The $28 billion in transportation funding will create or save 150,000 jobs by the end of 2010...

Obama administration extends temporary housing for hurricane victims

The Obama administration announced today that it will allow victims of hurricanes Katrina and Rita still living in trailers and other types of temporary housing to continue to use them through May 1.