Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: David Michael Bennett, of North Carolina, to be a Governor of the United States Postal Service for a term expiring December 8, 2018, vice Thurgood…
President Obama Signs New York Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of New York and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting with Amir Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani of Qatar
The Vice President held a breakfast meeting with Amir Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani of Qatar to discuss a range of bilateral and regional issues. The Vice President affirmed the importance…
Remarks by the President at the 2013 White House Science Fair
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. (Applause.) Please have a seat. Have a seat. Well, good afternoon, everybody. And welcome to the White House Science Fair, one of my favorite events…
Remarks by the First Lady at the Department of the Interior
MRS. OBAMA: Good morning! (Applause.) Thank you so much. It’s great to see you. It’s great to be back. (Applause.) You all can rest yourselves. You work hard enough. It…
Remarks by the President at Teacher of the Year Event
THE PRESIDENT: Well, hello, everybody. Please have a seat. I am thrilled to welcome our state and national teachers of the year to the White House this afternoon. People who…
Remarks by the President and Amir of Qatar after Bilateral Meeting
THE PRESIDENT: Well, I just want to welcome the Amir of Qatar and thank him and the people of his country for the friendship they’ve shown toward the United States.…
Obama Turns Over Weekly Radio Address To Sandy Hook Victim’s Mother, Hopes To Influence Lawmakers
In turning over his weekly radio address to a mother of a Sandy Hook victim tells you a lot about Obama’s inability to persuade the Republicans in matter related to…
Readout of the President’s National Security Council Meeting Today
President Obama convened the National Security Council in the Situation Room today from 11:30 to 1:00 to review the events in Boston. The President was updated by Assistant to the…
NEW DETAILS: President Obama to Host White House Science Fair
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, President Obama will host the White House Science Fair and celebrate the student winners of a broad range of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) competitions…