Month: January 2012

Today, President Obama called Representative Gabrielle Giffords to offer his support in advance of the candlelight vigil commemorating the anniversary of the tragic shooting in Tucson. The President told Rep.…

WASHINGTON, DC—In this week’s address, President Obama shared his New Year’s resolution with the American people: to do whatever it takes to move the economy forward and make sure that…

On Wednesday, January 11, 2012, President Obama and Vice President Biden will host an “Insourcing American Jobs” forum at the White House focused on the increasing trend of companies choosing…

WASHINGTON, DC – On January 17, President Obama will convene a meeting at the White House with the President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness to discuss initiatives and policies to…

President Obama spoke with King Abdullah of Jordan by phone earlier today and congratulated him on Jordan’s role in convening the meetings between Israeli and Palestinian negotiators earlier this week…

Michelle and I wish Coptic Orthodox Christians in the United States and around the world a blessed and joyous Christmas. On this special day, we give thanks for the extraordinary…

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and ordered Federal aid to supplement commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a…

Vice President Biden spoke by phone today with His Excellency Prime Minister Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah of Kuwait. The Vice President congratulated the Prime Minister on his recent appointment to…

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Washington, D.C. 12:02 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, it is wonderful to see all of you. I thought I would just drop by to help your…

Today, the White House announced Summer Jobs+, a new call to action for businesses, non-profits, and government to work together to provide pathways to employment for low-income and disconnected youth…