Statement by the President on the Retirement of Congresswoman Lois Capps
Lois Capps and her family have served the people of California’s Central Coast for almost four decades. For 20 years, she was a nurse and public health advocate while her…
President Obama will take Cuba off the terrorism state sponsors list, wants to improve diplomatic relations
President Obama has recommended that Cuba should be removed from the United States’ government list of state sponsors of terrorism. This development has been long sought by Cuba and with…
Remarks by the President and the Vice President at Easter Prayer Breakfast
East Room 9:30 A.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the White House. Religious leaders, lay faithful, it’s an honor — it’s an honor to join…
Remarks by the President After Roundtable on the Impacts of Climate Change on Public Health
Howard University Washington, D.C. 3:31 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: I just had the opportunity to have a terrific conversation with our outstanding new Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy, our EPA Administrator,…
On-the-Record Conference Call on the President’s Trip to Jamaica and Panama
ON-THE-RECORD CONFERENCE CALL BY BEN RHODES, NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR FOR STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS; AND RICARDO ZUÑIGA, NSC SENIOR DIRECTOR FOR WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS ON THE PRESIDENT’S TRIP TO JAMAICA AND PANAMA…
Statement by the President on the 21st Anniversary of the Genocide in Rwanda
Twenty-one years ago today, a genocide began that would claim the lives of more than 800,000 Rwandan men, women, and children and mark the beginning of one hundred days of…
Vice President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden to Travel to California
On Thursday, April 9th, the Vice President will travel to San Francisco, California to attend a political event. On Friday, April 10th, the Vice President will travel to Oakland, California…
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: Gabriel Camarillo – Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower…
President Obama Announces a Key Administration Post
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Bruce Hamilton – Member, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board President…
Statement by the Press Secretary on Bipartisan Efforts to Replace the No Child Left Behind Act
Today’s announcement from Senator Alexander and Senator Murray is an important step in their bipartisan effort to replace the No Child Left Behind Act. As Congress continues its work, President…