The Fastest Pace in 11 Years

America's economy is growing at the fastest pace in more than a decade.

New data out today shows that U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) grew at an annual rate of 5 percent in the third quarter of 2014. That's the strongest single quarter of growth since 2003.

The steps that we took early on to rescue our economy and rebuild it on a new foundation have also helped make this the strongest year for job growth since the 1990s -- although we have more work to do to boost wages for middle-class families.

Find out more about today's new GDP report, and how we're working to make sure all Americans share in the economic recovery.

A Year of Action

In his State of the Union address this year, the President vowed that 2014 would be a year of action -- and he delivered on that promise.

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How Did We Do That? The White House Digital Holiday Decorations

This year, technology is playing a big role in creating the holiday experience at the White House. One of the newest additions to the annual White House holiday tour is an interactive digital snowscape that allows visitors to become a part of the festive display of holiday decorations.

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Weekly Address: America's Resurgence Is Real

In this week's address, the President reflected on the significant progress made by this country in 2014, and in the nearly six years since he took office.

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