October 10, 2008
Keith Hennessey, Assistant to the President for Economic Policy and Director of the National Economic Council

Good afternoon. Thank you for joining me today to discuss the economy and what our Administration is doing to restore stability to the markets. The President spoke from the Rose Garden this morning to reassure the American people that the government is responding aggressively to the challenges in our financial markets.

September 18, 2008
Sandy K. Baruah, Acting Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration

As head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), I am excited for the opportunity to take part in today's discussion regarding health savings accounts. As I travel the country and engage small businesses, a major topic that always arises is the rising cost of health care and the burden that places on employers.

September 12, 2008
Jean Case, Chair of the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation

Hello, everyone. It's a pleasure to join you today on "Ask the White House" and to be doing so at the end of a very important week for volunteer service in our country.

September 8, 2008
Admiral Harvey E. Johnson, Jr., Deputy Administrator and Chief Operating Officer of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

I am happy to be invited to participate in the "Ask the White House" on line chat today. Having the opportunity to hear your questions and respond is very helpful for all involved. We are in the middle of the hurricane season, and it is a tough one. But working closely with federal, state and local partners, it is also one that we can handle. Each of you are also essential to that preparedness - by having emergency kits and having an emergency plan in place, ready to implement. With that, I welcome your questions.