Statement by the President
Last night I accepted the resignation of John Bryson as Secretary of the Department of Commerce. I want to extend my deepest thanks and appreciation to John for his service…
1 is 2 Many Campaign Releases New Public Service Announcement on Dating Violence
Today, Vice President Biden, Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett and White House Advisor on Violence Against Women Lynn Rosenthal hosted an event to launch a new Public Service Announcement (PSA) about…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 5883 and H.R. 5890
On Thursday, June 21, 2012, the President signed into law: H.R. 5883, which makes a technical correction in Public Law 112 108; and H.R. 5890, which corrects a citation in…
Remarks by the President on College Affordability
East Room 1:36 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you, everybody. Thank you. Everybody have a seat. (Applause.) Well, it is good to see all of you. AUDIENCE…
Obama Administration Commemorates 40 Years of Increasing Equality and Opportunity for Women in Education and Athletics
On June 23, 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 was signed into law, requiring equal access to academic and athletic opportunities for all students, regardless of gender,…
Statement by the President on World Refugee Day
On this World Refugee Day, the United States joins the international community in recognizing the nearly 15 million refugees worldwide, and millions more internally displaced people. We honor the dignity,…
Readout of the President’s Call with King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia
President Obama called King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia today to offer his personal condolences, and those of the American people, on the death of Crown Prince Nayif bin Abd al-Aziz…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: David “Mas” Masumoto – Member, National Council on the Arts Polly…
Presidential Nominations and Withdrawal Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: David Masumoto, of California, to be a Member of the National Council on the Arts for a term expiring September 3, 2018, vice Stephen W.…
Remarks by President Obama at Press Conference After G20 Summit
Convention Center Los Cabos, Mexico 5:47 P.M. MDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: I want to begin by thanking my good friend and partner, President Calderon, and the people of Los Cabos and…