White House Announces We the People
New Online Engagement Feature Invites Public To Petition The White House Today, the White House announced We the People, a new online engagement feature. On this innovative WhiteHouse.gov platform, individuals…
Readout of the President’s Call with Prime Minister-elect Yoshihiko Noda
President Obama spoke to Prime Minister-elect Yoshihiko Noda today to congratulate him on his election. The two leaders underscored the enduring nature of the U.S.-Japan friendship and alliance, and its…
President Obama to Travel to Detroit
WASHINGTON – On Monday, September 5th, the President will visit Detroit, MI to celebrate Labor Day with workers and their families as well as discuss his bipartisan efforts to create…
President Obama to Honor NASCAR Champion at the White House
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, September 7, President Obama will welcome Jimmie Johnson and other 2010 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers to the White House to honor Jimmie Johnson’s…
President Obama to Travel to New York City
WASHINGTON – On Monday, September 19, the President will travel to New York City, returning to Washington, DC, on Wednesday, September 21. While in New York City, the President will…
President Obama Signs Vermont Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Vermont and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Tropical…
Statement by the Press Secretary
After consulting with the Speaker’s office, the President has accepted an invitation to address a Joint Session of Congress at 7pm on Thursday, September 8th.