Statement by the President on Meeting with the Crew and Family of Apollo 11
Forty-five years ago, while the world watched as one, the United States of America set foot on the moon. It was a seminal moment not just in our country’s history,…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 803
On Tuesday, July 22, 2014, the President signed into law: H.R. 803, the “Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act,” which reauthorizes and reforms core workforce development programs administered by the Departments…
ADVISORY: President Obama to Award 2013 National Medal of Arts and National Humanities Medal
WASHINGTON, DC – On Monday afternoon, July 28, 2014, President Obama will award the 2013 National Medal of Arts and the National Humanities Medal to distinguished recipients in the East…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the cases of King v. Burwell and Halbig v. Burwell
Another partisan attempt to harm the Affordable Care Act failed today. This latest attempt was undermined by a unanimous judicial panel in the 4th Circuit. The law was designed to…
First Lady Michelle Obama Announces Seven Organizations Join Drink Up Effort to Encourage Americans to Drink More Water, More Often
Brita®, First 5 Santa Clara County, Haws Corporation™, Nalgene® Outdoor Products, S’well Bottle, Santa Clara Valley Water District and The California Endowment will support Drink Up through products and marketing…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Jeffery M. Baran – Commissioner, Nuclear Regulatory Commission Stephen Burns –…
Readout of the Administration’s Call With Governors on the Situation at the Border
This afternoon, White House and Senior Administration Officials including DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson, HHS Secretary Sylvia Mathews Burwell, Acting OMB Director Brian Deese, CBP Commissioner Kerlikowske, and CBP Deputy Chief…
Readout of the President’s Call with Prime Minister Rutte of the Netherlands
President Obama spoke this afternoon with Prime Minister Rutte of the Netherlands. The Prime Minister thanked the President for his visit to the Dutch Embassy in Washington earlier in the…
Remarks by the President and Vice President at Bill Signing of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
12:18 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everyone. It’s great to be here. (Applause.) Please, thank you very much. Thank you, distinguished members of Congress and members of labor…
Remarks by the President at the Embassy of the Netherlands
Embassy of the Netherlands Washington, D.C. 11:26 A.M. EDT Q Mr. President, do you have any message for the Dutch people? THE PRESIDENT: Obviously, we’re all heartbroken by what’s happened.…