ADVISORY: President Obama to Award Medal of Honor
WASHINGTON, DC – On Monday, August 26, 2013, President Barack Obama will award Staff Sergeant Ty M. Carter, U.S. Army, the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry. Staff Sergeant Carter…
Statement from the Office of the Vice President
This morning, the Vice President accompanied his son Beau Biden to Houston, Texas, where Beau is being evaluated to determine the cause of an episode of disorientation and weakness that…
WEEKLY ADDRESS: Working to Implement the Affordable Care Act
WASHINGTON, DC— In this week’s address, President Obama said we are on the way to fully implementing the Affordable Care Act and helping millions of Americans. Unfortunately, a group of…
Statement by the Press Secretary on New DOD Initiatives to Eliminate Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces
The President has stated clearly that sexual assault is a crime that undermines the honor, integrity, and readiness of our Armed Forces. He has charged the nation’s military leadership with…
Remarks by the President on the Situation in Egypt
Residence Chilmark, Massachusetts 10:30 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. I just finished a discussion with my national security team about the situation in Egypt, and I wanted to…
Statement by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest on Egypt
The United States strongly condemns the use of violence against protesters in Egypt. We extend our condolences to the families of those who have been killed, and to the injured.…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Carla A. Harris – Chairperson, National Women’s Business Council S. Fitzgerald Haney…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on the release of Rafael Caro Quintero
We are deeply concerned by the release of Rafael Caro Quintero from prison in Mexico. He had been serving a 40-year prison term for the 1985 kidnapping, torture and murder…
Weekly Address: A Better Bargain for Responsible, Middle Class Homeowners
WASHINGTON, DC— In this week’s address, President Obama said that the housing market is starting to heal, and now it’s time to build on that progress by creating a better…
Remarks by The First Lady and The President at Disabled American Veterans Convention
Hilton Orlando, Florida 12:00 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: (Applause.) Thank you. Thanks so much. Thank you all. Thank you. (Applause.) Good afternoon, everyone. It’s so good to be here. (Applause.)…