Statement from the President on the Passing of Carlos Hernandez Gomez
“I was saddened to hear of the passing of Carlos Hernandez Gomez. Our paths first crossed when I was a State Senator. He was a throwback in the style of…
President and Mrs. Obama, Cabinet Secretaries, Senior Administration Officials Honor Martin Luther King, Jr. National Day of Service by Participating in Community Service Projects Around Washington, DC
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, to celebrate the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Day of Service and honor Dr. King’s life and legacy, President and Mrs. Obama, and 10 Cabinet Secretaries…
Readout of the President’s Call with President Preval of Haiti
President Obama spoke for roughly thirty minutes with President Preval of Haiti this morning. President Obama said that the world has been devastated by the loss and suffering in Haiti,…
Weekly Address: President Obama Vows to “Collect Every Dime” of Taxpayer Funds that Helped Big Banks
WASHINGTON – In this week’s address, President Barack Obama proposed a fee on major financial firms to recoup – on behalf of American taxpayers – the $700 billion paid out…
President Obama Welcomes CEOs to White House Forum on Modernizing Government
Technology Gap, Customer Service Problems Focus of Discussions – Fact Sheet Attached WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of his commitment to change how business is done in Washington and instill…
Statement by the President on the Earthquake in Haiti
“My thoughts and prayers go out to those who have been affected by this earthquake. We are closely monitoring the situation and we stand ready to assist the people of…
Readout of the President’s Calls with World Leaders on Haiti
Over the course of today, President Obama spoke with UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon, President Lula of Brazil, Prime Minister Harper of Canada, President Calderon of Mexico, President Bachelet…
President Obama Proposes Financial Crisis Responsibility Fee to Recoup Every Last Penny for American Taxpayers
WASHINGTON, DC- President Barack Obama will join his economic team today to propose a Financial Crisis Responsibility Fee to be imposed on the debt of the largest financial firms until…
Weekly Address: President Obama Outlines Benefits of Health Reform to Take Effect This Year
WASHINGTON – In his weekly address, President Barack Obama discussed the benefits of health reform that Americans will receive in the first year, and how reform will help build a…
President Obama Expands “Educate to Innovate” Campaign for Excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education
Public-private investments of more than $250 million will help prepare over 10,000 new math and science teachers and train over 100,000 existing teachers Today at the White House, as part…