Category: April 2012

South Court Auditorium 10:30 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. (Applause.) Thank you, everybody. Everybody, please, please have a seat. (Applause.) Everybody, sit down, sit down. I was…

On Thursday, April 5, 2012, the President signed into law: H.R. 3606, the “Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act,” which provides for Federal securities law exemptions intended to ease access to…

Vice President Biden welcomed Republic of Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaçi to the White House today as part of the United States’ ongoing commitment to peace and stability for Kosovo…

This evening, the President hosted a film screening of To Kill a Mockingbird in the Family Theater at The White House to commemorate its 50th anniversary. The President welcomed guests…

Will Announce New Steps to Promote Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs and Protections for Investors WASHINGTON, DC – Today President Obama will sign the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act,…

Rose Garden 2:36 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Hello, everybody. Please, please have a seat. Good afternoon. I want to thank all of you for coming, and in…

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Washington, D.C. 7:28 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you so much. Everybody, please have a seat. Thank you so much. Well, nice…

On Wednesday, April 4, 2012, the President signed into law: S. 2038, the “Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act of 2012” or the “Stock Act” which prohibits members of Congress,…

April 11th and 12th visits include White House kick off; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Shreveport, Louisiana; and Jacksonville, Florida WASHINGTON – On April 11, 2012, First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill…

The United States strongly condemns the outrageous attack today in Mogadishu that resulted in a tragic loss of life. We offer our condolences to the Somali people, particularly those who…