Letter from the President — War Powers Resolution
TEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT TO THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE June 12, 2014 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear…
President Obama Updates Presidential Delegation to the Federative Republic of Brazil to Attend the Opening of the 2014 FIFA World Cup
President Barack Obama today announced an updated designation of the Presidential Delegation to the Federative Republic of Brazil to attend the Opening of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Sao…
ADVISORY: President Obama to Award Medal of Honor
WASHINGTON – On June 19, 2014, President Barack Obama will award Corporal William “Kyle” Carpenter, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry. Corporal Carpenter will receive…
Readout of the Vice President’s Call with Iraqi Prime Minister of Nouri al-Maliki
Vice President Biden spoke this morning with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. The Vice President expressed the United States’ solidarity with Iraq in its fight against the Islamic State of…
Release of the President’s Medical Exam
The following is a report from the President’s periodic physical examination performed during the month of May 2014, as the President’s schedule allowed. The physical examination was performed and supervised…
Statement by the President on the Passing of Ruby Dee
Michelle and I were saddened to hear of the passing of actress, author, and activist Ruby Dee. In roles from Ruth Younger in A Raisin in the Sun to Mama…
Remarks by the President at Worcester Technical High School Commencement Ceremony
Worcester Technical High School Worcester, Massachusetts 4:44 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you! (Applause.) Thank you so much. Please, everybody, be seated. Good afternoon. (Applause.) It is great to be…
Remarks by the President at a DSCC Event — Weston, MA
Private Residence Weston, Massachusetts 7:29 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. Thank you. Well, it is wonderful to see Paul and Joanne really have been there from the get-go.…
First Lady Michelle Obama and Epicurious Announce Winning Recipes in Townwide “Healthy Lunchtime Challenge”
54 Kids to Attend “State Dinner” at White House on July 18 To Celebrate Nutritious, Delicious Lunchtime Dishes Washington, DC – Today, First Lady Michelle Obama, Epicurious, the Department of…
Readout of the Vice President’s Calls with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko
The Vice President spoke both yesterday and again today with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko regarding the security situation in eastern Ukraine, where militants coming from Russian territory have taken control…