Statement from the President
Today, Republicans in the Senate faced a choice about how to grow our economy and reduce our deficit. And instead of closing a single tax loophole that benefits the well-off…
Republicans Want Obama To Approve The Keystone Pipeline, Environmentalists And Protesters Disagree
Republicans, and in particular, Senator. John Hoeven, is pressurizing the President to approve the 1700-mile Keystone pipeline, citing reasons that it would not only boost the economy but also help…
Remarks by the First Lady Launching Let’s Move! Active Schools — Chicago, Illinois
MRS. OBAMA: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. I am thrilled to be here today as we launch Let’s Move Active Schools –- this unprecedented effort to bring physical…
Remarks by the First Lady to Kids at Let’s Move! Active Schools Launch
MRS. OBAMA: Isn’t this exciting? (Applause.) Oh my goodness. Thank you, Serena, Allyson, thanks to all the athletes. And let me just tell you, I wanted to take a moment…
First Lady Michelle Obama Praises Change Happening Across the Nation
Clinton, MS – As part of the celebration of the third anniversary of Let’s Move!, First Lady Michelle Obama today highlighted change happening across the country to keep our children…
White House Holds Event on Creating Model Emergency Management Plans for Schools, Institutions of Higher Education, and Houses of Worship
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the White House hosted an event, Taking Action: Creating Model Emergency Management Plans for Schools, Institutions of Higher Education, and Houses of Worship, as part of…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Jannette Lake Dates, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting for a term expiring January…
Statement from the President on the Confirmation of Jack Lew as Secretary of Treasury
I am pleased that the Senate took bipartisan action today to confirm Jack Lew as our nation’s next Treasury Secretary. At this critical time for our economy and our country,…
Statement by NSC Spokesman Tommy Vietor on Deputy National Security Advisor Tony Blinken’s Meetings with Iraqi Delegation
Vice President Biden joined Deputy National Security Advisor Blinken’s meeting with Iraqi National Security Advisor Faleh al-Fayyad. The Vice President expressed the United States’ deep and enduring commitment to the…
Remarks by the President at Dedication of Statue Honoring Rosa Parks — US Capitol
THE PRESIDENT: Mr. Speaker, Leader Reid, Leader McConnell, Leader Pelosi, Assistant Leader Clyburn; to the friends and family of Rosa Parks; to the distinguished guests who are gathered here today.…