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The President discusses his plans with regulators

The President holds one last discussion with regulators before announcing his proposal. White House Photo, 6/17/09, Pete Souza

Regulatory Reform

Having consulted the most expert regulators, leaders in Congress, and his entire economic team, the President announces his vision for desperately needed financial regulatory reform.

United We Serve

The President announces United We Serve -- a call to action for all Americans to volunteer this summer and be part of building a new foundation for our country, one community at a time.

White House Photo, 6/15/09, Pete Souza

Health Reform AMA

The President lays out his vision for health care reform with more passion and detail than ever before, in a major speech to the American Medical Association.

Climate Change Impact in America

The Administration releases a new report representing a consensus of 13 agencies developed over a year and half.

The President holds one last discussion with regulators before announcing his proposal. White House Photo, 6/17/09, Pete Souza

Regulatory Reform

Having consulted the most expert regulators, leaders in Congress, and his entire economic team, the President announces his vision for desperately needed financial regulatory reform.

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