Government

Launch a rehab-to-rent program to turn tens of thousands of government-owned foreclosed homes into affordable rental housing, stabilize neighborhoods, and put construction workers back on the job: 20,000 new jobs a year. Protect funding for community health centers over the next five years to provide health and related services at clinics and in the local business communities: 300,000 new jobs. more »

After years of budget cuts, layoffs, furloughs and hiring freezes, the everyday work of state government is piling up. This Stateline series examines what causes backlogs, who is hurt by them and how states can dig themselves out. more »

Behind-the-Scenes Look: In 2011, more than 400 volunteers came together to help decorate the White House and assist with celebrations; Medals, badges, and patches from all of the military branches are displayed on ornaments on the tree in the Blue Room more »

President Obama promised that this year, for the first time ever, American taxpayers would be able to go online and see exactly how their federal tax dollars are spent. The taxpayer receipt will give you a breakdown of how your tax dollars are spent more »