Category: 2013

First Lady Michelle Obama joined by Sesame Street’s Elmo and Rosita for an announcement that will help market healthier choices for families Washington, DC – As part of First Lady…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: · Robert C. Barber – Ambassador to the Republic of Iceland, Department…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Robert C. Barber, of Massachusetts, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Iceland. Nani A. Coloretti,…

This morning, Vice President Biden hosted Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and his delegation for breakfast at the Naval Observatory. The Vice President and Prime Minister had a friendly, constructive…

U.S. Capitol Washington, D.C. 4:11 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: To Heather, and the Foley family; to Tom’s colleagues and friends; President Clinton; Vice President Mondale; former speakers, and those who…

One year ago, Hurricane Sandy’s landfall devastated communities up and down the East Coast – a tragedy that demanded massive rescue, recovery, and rebuilding efforts. Today, we remember our fellow…

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of New Mexico and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by…

We were saddened yesterday to learn of the passing of Tadeusz Mazowiecki, a tireless and devoted advocate for human rights and democracy who persevered through imprisonment and hardship to become…

The President met today with a group of CEOs from the information technology, financial services, and energy sectors to discuss our shared efforts to improve the cybersecurity of our nation’s…

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of North Carolina and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by…