West Wing Week

This week, the House of Representatives shut down the government, the President continued to urge them to pass a resolution to open the government back up, and the Health Insurance Marketplace opened for business under the Affordable Care Act. That's September 27th to October 3rd, or "Just vote, and end this shutdown." … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread: West Wing Week

This week, Washington D.C. was transformed into an historic stage, with an estimated one million people on hand to witness the President and Vice President take the Oath of Office at the United States Capitol. Through it all, West Wing Week was there, from the terrace of the Capitol to backstage at the balls. America, take a moment to look back at where we've been this week for … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread: West Wing Week

This week, President Hamid Karzai came to the White House, as did nine newly posted foreign ambassadors and the President held the final news conference of his first term before initiating 23 separate executive actions to prevent gun violence. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ0w4JKAjeM] … [Read more...] about Sunday Open Thread: West Wing Week

This week, the National Christmas Tree arrived at the White House and holiday decorating got underway, while the President marked Small Business Saturday, and met with leaders of businesses large and small to discuss the importance of avoiding a middle class tax hike next year. He also welcomed the President-Elect of Mexico, his Cabinet, his science and technology council, and … [Read more...] about Sunday Open Thread: West Wing Week