Remarks by the President at the Top Cops Ceremony
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much, everybody. Everybody, please have a seat. Good morning and welcome to the White House for what’s one of my favorite events all year. I…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the President’s Travel to the UK and Germany
President Obama and the First Lady look forward to traveling to the United Kingdom and Germany from June 17-19. In both countries, the President will reinforce the importance we place…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the National Strategy for the Arctic Region
Today, the President signed the National Strategy for the Arctic Region. The United States is pleased to join our Arctic Council colleagues Canada, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Russia, and Sweden…
President Obama Signs South Dakota Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of South Dakota and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by…
President Obama Announces Another Key Administration Post
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker – Member, Broadcasting Board of Governors…
President Obama Signs Illinois Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Illinois and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe…
Remarks by the President on the Affordable Care Act
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much, everybody, and welcome to the White House. I want to thank Carol for the wonderful introduction. And let me just start…
Obama Administration Releases Historic Open Data Rules to Enhance Government Efficiency and Fuel Economic Growth
The Obama Administration today took groundbreaking new steps to make information generated and stored by the Federal Government more open and accessible to innovators and the public, to fuel entrepreneurship…
Obama Administration Launches Competition for Three New Manufacturing Innovation Institutes
WASHINGTON, DC – The Obama Administration today announced that it is launching competitions to create three new manufacturing innovation institutes with a Federal commitment of $200 million across five Federal…
President Obama Nominates Two to Serve on the United States District Court
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama nominated Judge Madeline Hughes Haikala and Gregory Howard Woods for District Court judgeships. “I am pleased to nominate these distinguished individuals to serve…