POTUS Briefed on Shutdown Impacts
From a WH official: Today, the President was briefed by Denis McDonough on the impacts of the lapse in appropriations on important research programs. The federal government’s research agencies have…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
President Obama congratulates the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) on being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, which reinforces the international community’s commitment to the international prohibition against…
Readout of the President’s Meeting with Small Business Leaders
Today, the President met with nine small business owners from across the country about the impacts of the ongoing federal government shutdown on their businesses and updated them on where…
Readout of the President’s Call with Business Leaders
This afternoon, the President spoke to nearly 150 of our nation’s top business leaders about the ongoing federal government shutdown and updated them on where things stand on efforts in…
Readout of the President’s Call with Governors
This afternoon, the President spoke on a conference call with 25 bipartisan Governors about the ongoing federal government shutdown and its impact on state budgets and the broader economy. The…
Readout of the President and the First Lady’s Meeting with Malala Yousafzai
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama today welcomed Malala Yousafzai to the Oval Office to thank her for her inspiring and passionate work on behalf of girls education…
ADVISORY: President Obama to Award Medal of Honor
WASHINGTON, DC – On Tuesday, October 15, 2013, President Barack Obama will award William Swenson, a former active duty Army Captain, the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry. Captain Swenson…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.J. Res 91
On Thursday, October 10, 2013, the President signed into law: H.J. Res. 91, which provides continuing appropriations for standard death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased military…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting with Finance Minister Yair Lapid of Israel
Vice President Biden met today at the White House with Finance Minister Yair Lapid of Israel who is visiting Washington, D.C. for the Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group…
Readout of the President’s Meeting with the Senate Democratic Caucus
Today, the President met with members of the Senate Democratic caucus. The meeting lasted approximately an hour and a half. The President thanked the Senate Democrats for their efforts this…