Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event
Private Residence McLean, VA 6:46 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! (Applause.) Well, it is good to be with all of you. And I just want to say to Earl…
We Can’t Wait: Obama Administration Announces Atlanta Regional Multimodal Passenger Terminal Project to Be Expedited
WASHINGTON – Today, as part of his We Can’t Wait initiative, President Obama announced that the Atlanta Regional Multimodal Passenger Terminal project will be expedited as a nationally and regionally…
Statement by the Press Secretary on S. 2165
On Friday, July 27, 2012, the President signed into law: S. 2165, the “United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012,” which enhances security cooperation between the United States and…
President Obama Signs Virginia Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the Commonwealth of Virginia and ordered Federal aid to supplement commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the President’s Meeting with Ambassador Crocker
The President met earlier today in the Oval Office with Ambassador Ryan Crocker to receive an update on the situation in Afghanistan and to thank the Ambassador for his superb…
Remarks by the President Before Cabinet Meeting
Cabinet Room 2:24 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, this is a good opportunity for me to bring my Cabinet together to thank them for the extraordinary work that they’re doing…
Statement by NSC Spokesman Tommy Vietor on National Security Advisor Tom Donilon’s Trip to Japan
National Security Advisor Tom Donilon had a positive and productive visit to Japan on July 26, where he met with Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda and other senior officials to discuss…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 3001 and S. 2009
On Thursday, July 26, 2012, the President signed into law: H.R. 3001, the “Raoul Wallenberg Centennial Celebration Act,” which provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Raoul…
President Obama Signs New Initiative to Improve Educational Outcomes for African Americans
Executive Order Establishes the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans On Wednesday, during his remarks at the National Urban League conference in New Orleans, LA, President Obama…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: • Eric J. Jolly – Member, National Museum and Library Services…