Statement by the President on the Occasion of Ramadan
With the start of the sacred month of Ramadan, Michelle and I extend our best wishes to Muslim communities here in the United States and around the world. For the…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Wanda Felton – First Vice President, Export-Import Bank of the United States…
White House Announces Nancy Hogan to Step Down; Jonathan McBride to Serve as Assistant to the President & Director of Presidential Personnel
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the White House announced that Nancy Hogan will be stepping down from her position as Assistant to the President & Director of Presidential Personnel later this…
Readout of the President’s Meeting with Health Care Innovators
Following up on a Cabinet meeting focused on management and innovation, the President and senior members of the administration including Health & Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Centers for Medicare…
Remarks by the President Presenting New Management Agenda
State Dining Room 11:52 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you very much. Everybody, please have a seat. Well, thank you so much. Back in 2007, when I…
Readout of the President’s Meeting with the National Security Council Regarding the Situation in Egypt
President Obama convened a secure conference call with the National Security Council today to review the very fluid situation in Egypt. The President condemned the ongoing violence across Egypt and…
President Obama Updated on the Plane Crash in San Francisco
Soon after the plane crash in San Francisco, CA, the President was made aware of the incident by Lisa Monaco, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism. The…
Weekly Address: Celebrating Independence Day
WASHINGTON, DC—President Obama used his weekly address to commemorate our nation’s Independence Day, and to recognize the generations of Americans— from farmers to teachers to entrepreneurs—who worked together to make…
Remarks by the President at Fourth of July Celebration
South Lawn 5:58 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Welcome to the White House. (Applause.) And Happy Fourth of July! (Applause.) So we’ve tried to plan a proper Fourth of July celebration.…
First Lady Michelle Obama and Epicurious Announce Winning Recipes in Nationwide “healthy Lunchtime Challenge”
54 Kids to Attend “State Dinner” at White House on July 9 To Celebrate Nutritious, Delicious Lunchtime Dishes Update: Singer Rachel Crow to Provide Entertainment Washington, DC – First Lady…