Remarks by the President at National Clean Energy Summit
Mandalay Bay Resort Convention Center Las Vegas, Nevada 5:12 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. (Applause.) Thank you, everybody. Please, please, have a seat. We’re all about saving…
FACT SHEET: President Obama Announces New Actions to Bring Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency to Households across the Country
Advancing Clean Energy Technology Innovation, Cutting Energy Bills, and Creating Jobs President Obama is committed to taking responsible steps to address climate change, promote clean energy and energy efficiency, drive…
Vice President Biden Announces New Communications Director
Washington, D.C. – The Vice President announced today that Kate Bedingfield will serve as his Communications Director, starting Monday. She succeeds Shailagh Murray, who was appointed Senior Advisor to President…
White House Appoints 2015-2016 Class of White House Fellows
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the President’s Commission on White House Fellowships announced the appointment of the 2015-2016 class of White House Fellows. The Fellows come from diverse backgrounds, and varied…
President Obama Amends the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Disaster Declaration
The President today made additional disaster assistance available to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands by authorizing an increase in the level of federal funding for the Commonwealth of…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Ned Price on the UN Security Council’s Historic Discussion of the Protection of LGBT Persons Targeted by ISIL
The United States welcomes today’s first-ever “Arria formula” discussion by the UN Security Council of how better to protect the lives and dignity of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT)…
Air Force One Departure from Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod in Massachusetts
WASHINGTON, DC – On Sunday, August 23, the First Family will travel from Martha’s Vineyard aboard Marine One to Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod. The departure from Martha’s Vineyard…
Readout of the President’s Call with President Francois Hollande of France
The President spoke today by phone with President Francois Hollande of France, who expressed his gratitude for the actions taken yesterday by three brave young Americans, two of whom are…
Weekly Address: It’s Time for Congress To Pass a Responsible Budget
WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, the President spoke to the economic progress that our country has made, from 13 million new jobs created over the past five and…
President Obama Signs Washington Emergency Declaration
The President today declared an emergency exists in the State of Washington and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local response efforts in the areas affected by wildfires beginning…