Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Cassandra Q. Butts, of the District of Columbia, to be a Representative of the United States of America to the Seventieth Session of the General…
Statement by the President
Today, the Senate took an historic step forward and voted to enable the United States to work with our international partners to enable the implementation of the comprehensive, long-term deal…
President Obama hosts UN Summit, Issues of ISIS and Violent Extremism Discussed
President Obama hosted a summit of almost 100 world leaders at the United Nations to discuss the issue of ISIS and violent extremism. Obama, in explaining the effort involved at…
Remarks by the President and Dr. Jill Biden on Training America’s Workers
Macomb Community College Warren, Michigan 3:39 P.M. EDT DR. BIDEN: Hi, everyone! AUDIENCE: Hi! DR. BIDEN: Thank you for that warm welcome. I’m Jill Biden, and I’m proud to stand…
President Obama Nominates Two to Serve on the United States Sentencing Commission
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, President Obama nominated Judge Richard Franklin Boulware II and Judge Charles R. Breyer to serve on the United States Sentencing Commission. “Throughout their careers these distinguished…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Richard Franklin Boulware, II, of Nevada, to be a Member of the United States Sentencing Commission for a term expiring October 31, 2019, vice Ketanji…
FACT SHEET: Providing More Americans with Affordable Access to Education and Job Training Opportunities to Help Grow the Middle Class
Education and job training are among the surest pathways to the middle class. To mark the beginning of the school year, the President, the First Lady, Dr. Jill Biden, and…
Obama Meet Cuban President Castro, Talks Covered Embargo and Guantanamo Bay
Just after a day of clashing with Putin, President Obama met with Raul Castro – the Cuban President. It was clear that Obama was pleased to meet him as he…
Remarks by the President Honoring the 2015 NCAA Men’s Basketball Champion Duke Blue Devils
East Room 11:56 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Welcome to the White House, everybody. Hope you all had a good Labor Day. Let’s give it up for the National Champion, Duke…
Remarks by the President at Greater Boston Labor Council Labor Day Breakfast
Boston Park Plaza Hotel and Towers Boston, Massachusetts 11:20 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Boston! (Applause.) Everybody, have a set. Everybody, have a seat. Happy Labor Day, everybody. AUDIENCE: Happy…