Readout of the President’s Meeting with Mayors
President Obama and Attorney General Holder met this afternoon with a group of mayors from around the country to discuss strategies to reduce youth violence. The President reiterated that government…
White House Appoints 2013-2014 Class of White House Fellows
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the President’s Commission on White House Fellowships announced the appointment of the 2013-2014 Class of White House Fellows. The Fellows come from diverse backgrounds, varied professions,…
Statement by the Press Secretary on North Korea
Today the State Department announced that the President’s Special Envoy for North Korean Human Rights Issues, Ambassador Robert King, will be adding a stop in North Korea to his current…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Review Group on Intelligence and Communications Technology
On August 9, President Obama called for a high-level group of experts to review our intelligence and communications technologies. Today the President met with the members of this group: Richard…
Readout of the President’s Call with Prime Minister Cameron of the UK
The President and Prime Minister Cameron spoke today as part of their ongoing consultations about Syria. The two leaders discussed possible responses by the international community to the indiscriminate use…
Remarks by the First Lady at a screening of “The Powerbroker: Whitney Young’s Fight for Civil Rights”
South Court Auditorium 4:24 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Hello, everyone. (Applause.) Thank you so much. It’s good to have you all here. Rest yourselves. Let me start by thanking Bonnie,…
Remarks by the First Lady at a screening of “The Powerbroker: Whitney Young’s Fight for Civil Rights”
South Court Auditorium 4:24 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Hello, everyone. (Applause.) Thank you so much. It’s good to have you all here. Rest yourselves. Let me start by thanking Bonnie,…
Avoid an Audit without Paying Too Much Taxes
There is no reason to pay the government more taxes than what is legally due from you or your company. That is why you do due diligence to make sure…
Readout of the President’s Call to California Governor Jerry Brown
Yesterday, President Obama called Governor Jerry Brown to receive an update on the fires in California, including the Rim fire that is impacting families, communities, and businesses, as well as…
Readout of the President’s Meeting with African-American Faith Leaders
This morning, the President met with African-American faith leaders to discuss the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom and how civil rights and equality are…