Statement by the President on the Shooting in Wisconsin
Michelle and I were deeply saddened to learn of the shooting that tragically took so many lives in Wisconsin. At this difficult time, the people of Oak Creek must know…
Readout of the President’s Calls on the Wisconsin Shooting
At 4:30PM EDT, the President convened a call with FBI Director Bob Mueller, Chief of Staff Jack Lew, and Homeland Security Advisor John Brennan to receive an update on the…
Weekly Address: Celebrating the Summer Olympics and Paralympics
Hi, everybody. Today, I want to take a break from the back-and-forth of campaign season, and talk about something that’s brought us all together this week – the Summer Olympics.…
Statement by the President on the agreement between Sudan and South Sudan
I welcome the announcement by the African Union High-Level Implementation Panel of an agreement between Sudan and South Sudan on oil revenue. This agreement opens the door to a future…
Statement by the President on the Departure of Cass Sunstein
For the last three and a half years, Cass Sunstein has helped drive a series of historic accomplishments on behalf of the American people. From putting in place lifesaving protections…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 2527 and S. 1335
On Friday, August 3, 2012, the President signed into law: H.R. 2527, the “National Baseball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act,” which requires the Department of the Treasury to mint…
Remarks by the President on Tax Cuts for the Middle Class
South Court Auditorium 12:00 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. (Applause.) Good morning. Thank you. Thank you so much. Everybody, please have a seat. Have a seat. Well, it…
Remarks by the First Lady at a Campaign Event
Colonial Theatre Pittsfield, Massachusetts 4:29 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you so much! (Applause.) Oh, my goodness! That is very sweet, very sweet. Okay, you’re embarrassing me. (Applause.) I’m officially…
REMARKS BY THE FIRST LADY AT A CAMPAIGN EVENT
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Springfield, Massachusetts MRS. OBAMA: Yay! (Applause.) All right. You guys are already fired up. I can go home. (Applause.) Thank you so much.…
Obama Economy Is Worse Than Expected, CBO Report Reveals
The Obama economy is weaker than the previous forecast and the worst is yet to come. According to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), the country could fall into recession if…