Statement by the Press Secretary
The agreement reached by House and Senate leadership to fund the government through the first quarter of 2013 is a welcome development, and we are encouraged that both sides have…
National Strategy for Biosurveillance
The National Strategy for Biosurveillance promotes an all-of-Nation approach that brings together Federal, state, local, and tribal governments; the private sector; non-governmental organizations; and international partners to identify and understand…
On-the-Record Conference Call on Iran Sanctions
Via Telephone 2:34 P.M. EDT MS. MEEHAN: Hi, everyone, this is Bernadette over at the National Security Council. Thanks for joining us today for this on-the-record call regarding the President’s…
Readout of the President’s Call with Prime Minister Monti of Italy
President Obama spoke with Italian Prime Minister Monti earlier today, continuing his discussions with European leaders on economic developments in the eurozone. Their conversation follows recent statements by European officials…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 205
On Monday, July 30, 2012, the President signed into law: H.R. 205, the “Helping Expedite and Advance Responsible Tribal Home Ownership Act of 2012” or the “HEARTH Act of 2012,”…
Readout of the President’s Call with Prime Minister Erdogan of Turkey
President Obama and Prime Minister Erdogan spoke by telephone today to coordinate efforts to accelerate a political transition in Syria, which would include the departure of Bashar al-Assad and be…
Statement by White House Counsel Kathy Ruemmler on the Senate Filibuster of Judge Robert Bacharach
Today, Senate Republicans blocked the nomination of Judge Robert Bacharach to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit in Oklahoma. Judge Bacharach’s qualifications are beyond dispute:…
WEEKLY ADDRESS: The House of Representatives Must Act on Middle Class Tax Cut Extension
WASHINGTON, DC— In this week’s address, President Obama urged Republicans in the House of Representatives to act on his proposal to protect middle class families and small businesses from being…
Remarks by the First Lady at a Breakfast to Honor the U.S. Olympic Team
U.S. Olympic Training Facility University of East London London, England 9:00 A.M. BST MRS. OBAMA: Yay to you! Wow! I’m going to be saying that a lot over the next…
Remarks by the First Lady at a Let’s Move! London Event
U.S. Ambassador’s Residence London, England 11:30 A.M. BST MRS. OBAMA: Are you all having fun? (Applause.) It looks like so much fun! I am so excited to be here —…