Statement by the President
In my State of the Union Address, I asked more businesses to do what they can to raise their employees’ wages. Today, I applaud Gap, Inc. for announcing that they…
Joint Statement by North American Leaders – 21st Century North America: Building the Most Competitive and Dynamic Region in the World
Following is the text of a Joint Statement by North American Leaders: 21st Century North America: Building the Most Competitive and Dynamic Region in the World We, the Leaders of…
Key Deliverables for the 2014 North American Leaders Summit
Today President Obama met in Toluca, Mexico, with President Peña Nieto of Mexico and Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada for the North American Leaders Summit. They discussed their vision…
Press Conference by President Obama, President Peña Nieto, and Prime Minister Harper
Patio Central Palacio de Gobierno Toluca, Mexico 7:25 P.M. CST PRESIDENT PEÑA NIETO: (As interpreted.) Ladies and gentlemen, good evening. Members of the media. Your Excellency, President of the United…
Remarks by President Obama before Restricted Bilateral Meeting
Governor’s Office Palacio De Gobierno Del Estado De Mexico Toluca, Mexico 1:00 P.M. CST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, let me thank President Peña Nieto for his wonderful hospitality in hosting us…
Remarks by President Obama, President Peña Nieto, and Prime Minister Harper to North American Business, Civil Society and Education Leaders
Salon del Pueblo Palacio de Gobierno Toluca, Mexico 5:03 P.M. CST PRESIDENT PEÑA NIETO: (As interpreted.) Your Excellency, Barack Obama, President of the United States of America; Your Excellency, Stephen…
Opportunity For All: Improving the Fuel Efficiency of American Trucks – Bolstering Energy Security, Cutting Carbon Pollution, Saving Money and Supporting Manufacturing Innovation
Year of Action: Making Progress Through Executive Action In his State of the Union address, the President outlined a comprehensive agenda to make America a magnet for middle class jobs…
Statement from the President on the Retirement of Congressman Rush Holt
Over his 15 years in Congress, Rush Holt combined a relentless focus on building a brighter future with an unwavering commitment to improving the everyday lives of the New Jerseyans…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call with Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych
Vice President Biden called Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych today to express grave concern regarding the crisis on the streets of Kyiv. He called on President Yanukovych to pull back government…
On-the-Record Call by Jason Furman and Betsey Stevenson on the CBO Report on Minimum Wage
ON-THE-RECORD CONFERENCE CALL COUNCIL OF ECONOMIC ADVISERS CHAIRMAN JASON FURMAN AND CEA MEMBER BETSEY STEVENSON ON THE CBO REPORT ON MINIMUM WAGE Via Telephone 3:56 P.M. EST MR. LEHRICH: Hey,…