President Obama Signs Iowa Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Iowa and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by flooding…
Nominations Sent to The Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Sung Y. Kim, of California, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United…
Readout of the President’s Call With Governor Dalrymple
President Obama today called Governor Jack Dalrymple to express his concern for the citizens of North Dakota impacted by thehistoric flooding. The President commended the efforts of first responders and…
Remarks by the President welcoming the MLS Champion Colorado Rapids to the White House
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Everybody, please have a seat. Now, I just want to point out that I got the memo and dressed appropriately in the gray suit. (Laughter.)…
President Obama Signs Kansas Emergency Declaration
Yesterday, the President declared an emergency exists in the State of Kansas and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local response efforts in the area struck by flooding beginning…
WEEKLY ADDRESS: Strengthening America by Investing at Home
WASHINGTON – Speaking to the American people from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, President Obama discussed the vital role advanced manufacturing will have in strengthening our economy and creating…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Sung Y. Kim, Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, Department of State…
President Obama Launches Advanced Manufacturing Partnership
Today, at Carnegie Mellon University, President Obama launched the Advanced Manufacturing Partnership (AMP), a national effort bringing together industry, universities, and the federal government to invest in the emerging technologies…
Background on the President’s Event in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Today
Today, President Obama will travel to the National Robotics Engineering Center (NREC) at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in Pittsburgh to launch the Advanced Manufacturing Partnership, a national effort to bring…
Statement by the President on the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
As we mark the anniversary of the United Nations’ Convention Against Torture, I join people around the world in honoring the victims of torture, paying tribute to all those who…