President Obama Signs Virginia Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the Commonwealth of Virginia and ordered Federal aid to supplement commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the President’s Meeting with Ambassador Crocker
The President met earlier today in the Oval Office with Ambassador Ryan Crocker to receive an update on the situation in Afghanistan and to thank the Ambassador for his superb…
Remarks by the President Before Cabinet Meeting
Cabinet Room 2:24 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, this is a good opportunity for me to bring my Cabinet together to thank them for the extraordinary work that they’re doing…
Statement by NSC Spokesman Tommy Vietor on National Security Advisor Tom Donilon’s Trip to Japan
National Security Advisor Tom Donilon had a positive and productive visit to Japan on July 26, where he met with Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda and other senior officials to discuss…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 3001 and S. 2009
On Thursday, July 26, 2012, the President signed into law: H.R. 3001, the “Raoul Wallenberg Centennial Celebration Act,” which provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Raoul…
President Obama Signs New Initiative to Improve Educational Outcomes for African Americans
Executive Order Establishes the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans On Wednesday, during his remarks at the National Urban League conference in New Orleans, LA, President Obama…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: • Eric J. Jolly – Member, National Museum and Library Services…
Obama Mocks Republican Efforts To Repeal Health Law Instead Of Voting On Tax Breaks
President Obama recently mocked the GOP for their 33 votes to repeal the health law instead of cooperating with him in order to pass a tax extension that would benefit…
Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event
Private Residence Hunts Point, WA 8:24 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you so much. Everybody, have a seat. It is great to be back…
Remarks by the President at Campaign Event — House of Blues, New Orleans, LA
House of Blues New Orleans, Louisiana 5:49 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: How’s it going, Big Easy? It is good to be in New Orleans. Now, I’ve got to admit I…