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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the President will announce important steps to improve the quality of services and accountability at Head Start centers across the country. The Department of Health and…

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Vermont and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe…

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the District of Columbia and ordered Federal aid to supplement the District of Columbia recovery efforts in the area affected by…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Meredith M. Broadbent, of Virginia, to be a Member of the United States International Trade Commission for a term expiring June 16, 2017, vice Deanna…

Vice President Biden met today at the White House with Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Barham Salih. They discussed a range of regional, political and security matters, including the enduring…

“Tonight the people of Ohio delivered a gigantic victory for the middle class with their overwhelming rejection of a Republican attempt to strip away collective bargaining rights. Fundamental fairness has…

Rose Garden 12:04 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much, everybody. Please be seated. This week, we commemorate Veterans Day. We honor the service and the sacrifice of all…

Private Residence Washington, D.C. 7:15 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, first of all, let me just thank Dwight and Toni for your incredible hospitality. I hope you didn’t cut down…

Having served and defended our nation, veterans are well-trained, highly skilled and will add value to any company. But today’s veterans face unique challenges: As of October, over 850,000 veterans…

Leading veterans’ organizations today joined President Obama at the White House and announced their support for the Returning Heroes and Wounded Warrior Tax Credits, two provisions in the American Jobs…