Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 2252
On Tuesday, May 19, 2015, the President signed into law: H.R. 2252, which specifies that overtime compensation requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act would continue to apply to border…
Remarks by the President on Community Policing
Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center Camden, New Jersey 2:42 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody! (Applause.) Thank you so much. (Applause.) Thank you, everybody. Everybody,…
Obama making one last effort for gun control, domestic abusers cannot buy guns
It won’t be long before the President leaves office in 2016 and which is why the Justice Department is now preparing a new set of regulations that will clearly go…
FACT SHEET: Creating Opportunity for All Through Stronger, Safer Communities
President Obama believes that in America everyone should be empowered by the country they call home, not limited by the zip code into which they are born. That’s why the…
President Obama Signs West Virginia Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of West Virginia and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by…
Remarks by the First Lady at Ceremony Honoring at Ceremony Honoring the 2015 National Medal for Museum and Library Service
East Room 11:16 A.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Good morning, everyone. Please rest yourselves. Welcome. Welcome to the White House. Yay! (Laughter.) We’re thrilled to have you here today as we…
President Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to Nigeria to Attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari, President-elect of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Nigeria to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari, President-elect of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on…
Statement by the President on the 50th Anniversary of Head Start
For millions of families, Head Start has been a lifeline. And for millions of kids, it’s been the start of a better life. Over the past half century, 32 million…
Remarks by the Vice President at Yale University Class Day
Yale University New Haven, Connecticut 2:55 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hello, Yale! (Applause.) Great to see you all. (Applause.) Thank you very, very much. Jeremy and Kiki, the entire…
Obama signs disaster declaration for flooding in Texas, 70 counties will receive state aid
Given reports of severe flooding in Texas, Obama has signed a disaster declaration where federal aid will be offered as part of recovery efforts for areas that have been worst…