Statement by the President on Holocaust Remembrance Day
Today, with heavy hearts, we remember the six million Jews and the millions of other victims of Nazi brutality who were murdered during the Holocaust. Yom HaShoah is a day…
White House Announces Deesha Dyer as Social Secretary
The White House today announced that Deesha Dyer has been promoted to Special Assistant to the President and Social Secretary. She currently serves as Deputy Director and Deputy Social Secretary.…
Statement by the President on the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015
I am pleased that Chairman Hatch, Senator Wyden, and Chairman Ryan have introduced bipartisan legislation to help us negotiate trade agreements that are good for our economy, our businesses, and…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 2
On Thursday, April 16, 2015, the President signed into law: H.R. 2, the “Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015,” which permanently replaces Medicare’s sustainable growth rate system for…
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: Adam J. Szubin – Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Crimes,…
Statement by the Vice President on Holocaust Remembrance Day
Today on Holocaust Remembrance Day, we honor the memories of those who died in the Holocaust and pay tribute to those who survived. Yom HaShoah reminds us of our never-ending…
Readout of the U.S.-Iraq Higher Coordinating Committee Session Chaired by Vice President Biden and Iraqi Prime Minister Al-Abadi
Vice President Joe Biden and Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi co-chaired a meeting of the U.S.-Iraq Higher Coordinating Committee (HCC) today in Washington, D.C. The two sides reaffirmed their commitment…
Remarks by the President Before Meeting with West African Leaders on Ebola
CABINET ROOM 10:45 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, I want to welcome Presidents Sirleaf, Koroma and Condé. The United States has a long partnership with Liberia and Sierra Leone and…
Remarks by The First Lady at White House Kitchen Garden Planting
Kitchen Garden 3:24 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Hey, guys! It’s good to have you here! You guys look great. Hi, everybody! Well, we’re about to do a planting. You know…
Remarks by the President in Working Mothers Town Hall
ImaginON Charlotte, North Carolina 2:52 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! (Applause.) Thank you! Everybody, please have a seat. Thank you so much. Well, this is fun. (Laughter.) I was…