Remarks by the President on the Monthly Jobs Report
THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. Obviously, over the last couple of days, the debate here in Washington has been dominated by issues of debt limit, but what matters most to…
Press Conference by the President James S. Brady Press Briefing Room
THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. I want to give a quick update on what’s happening with the debt negotiations, provide my perspective, and then I’m going to take a few…
Obama Administration Launches Strong Cities, Strong Communities to Support Local Development
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Obama Administration launched Strong Cities, Strong Communities (SC2), a new and customized pilot initiative to strengthen local capacity and spark economic growth in local communities…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the President’s Phone Call with Russian President Medvedev
President Obama spoke with Russian President Medvedev today to discuss a range of bilateral and international issues and to express his condolences on the tragic sinking of the MS Bulgaria.…
President Obama Nominates Three to Superior Court of the District of Columbia
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Danya Ariel Dayson, Peter Arno Krauthamer, and John Francis McCabe, Jr. to serve as Associate Justices of the Superior Court of the District…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Danya Ariel Dayson, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for the term…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Mary B. DeRosa, Representative of the United States of America to the…
Statement by the Press Secretary on John Brennan’s Meeting with President Salih of Yemen
Assistant to the President for Counterterrorism and Homeland Security John Brennan met Yemeni President Ali Abdallah Salih in Riyadh today to wish the President a speedy recovery from injuries he…
WEEKLY ADDRESS: Working Together to Meet our Fiscal Challenges
WASHINGTON – In this week’s address, President Obama called on both parties to come together during this unique moment to find a significant, balanced approach to deficit reduction that lets…
Statement of President Barack Obama Recognition of the Republic of South Sudan
I am proud to declare that the United States formally recognizes the Republic of South Sudan as a sovereign and independent state upon this day, July 9, 2011. After so…