Category: Nov2013

The President welcomes the Senate’s bipartisan first step towards final passage of S. 815, the Employment Non‑Discrimination Act of 2013. He has long supported an inclusive ENDA, which would establish…

The United States welcomes the passage of legislation today by the Council of Representatives (COR) to govern Iraq’s parliamentary elections. These elections have now been set for April 30, 2014,…

Washington-Lee High School Arlington, Virginia 2:28 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Washington-Lee! (Applause.) Hello, Virginia! (Applause.) How are you doing? (Applause.) Are you fired up? (Applause.) Are you ready to…

WASHINGTON, DC— In this week’s address, President Obama said that in order to keep growing the economy and creating good jobs, Washington must end its cycle of manufactured crises and…

Oval Office 4:03 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: I want to welcome back Prime Minister Maliki to the White House. It’s been two years since the last U.S. troops left from…

This morning, the Vice President and Valerie Jarrett met with leaders of national disabilities and veteran’s advocacy groups to express the Administration’s strong support for ratification of the Disabilities Treaty.…

For the Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and Buddhists celebrating Diwali this weekend, the Festival of Lights reaffirms the things in life that matter most. Dancing, celebration, and good food remind us…

In their meeting today at the White House, President Obama and Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki reaffirmed the strategic partnership between the United States and the Republic of Iraq and pledged…

Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) Pursuant to my constitutional authority and as contemplated by section 446 of the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act as amended in…