President Obama to Establish César E. Chávez National Monument
On October 8th, 2012, President Obama will travel to Keene, California to announce the establishment of the César E. Chávez National Monument. Years in the making, the monument – which…
Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event
Desert Pines High School Las Vegas, Nevada 6:44 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Las Vegas! (Applause.) Oh, what a beautiful evening! (Applause.) A spectacular evening! This is why I like…
Statement by the President on the Passing of Arthur Sulzberger
Michelle and I were saddened today to hear about the passing of Arthur Sulzberger. Over the course of more than 30 years, Arthur helped transform the New York Times and…
Weekly Address: It’s Time for Congress to Help Responsible Homeowners
In this week’s address, President Obama told the American people that four years ago this month, a financial crisis that was largely caused by irresponsibility in the housing market threatened…
Statement by NSC Spokesman Tommy Vietor on Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism John Brennan’s Meeting with Yemeni President Abdo Rabu Mansour Hadi
Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism John Brennan met yesterday with Yemeni President Abdo Rabu Mansour Hadi during President Hadi’s first official visit to Washington. Vice President…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.J. Res. 117, S. 3245 and S. 3552
On Friday, September 28, 2012, the President signed into law: H.J. Res. 117, which provides fiscal year 2013 appropriations for continuing projects and activities of the Federal Government through Wednesday,…
Letter from the President regarding Designation of Funds for Overseas Contingency Operations/Global War on Terrorism
Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) In accordance with section 115(c) of the Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2013, I hereby designate for Overseas Contingency Operations/Global War on Terrorism all funding so…
Readout of the President’s Call with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu
President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke today as part of their regular consultations, and to follow up on Secretary Clinton’s meeting with the Prime Minister. The two leaders discussed…
Letter from the President regarding Designation of Funds for Overseas Contingency Operations/Global War on Terrorism
Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) In accordance with section 115(c) of the Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2013, I hereby designate for Overseas Contingency Operations/Global War on Terrorism all funding so…
Statement by the Press Secretary on S. 3625
On Friday, September 28, 2012, the President signed into law: S. 3625, which delays requirement, with certain exceptions, that financial disclosure forms of employees of the Executive and Legislative Branches…