President Obama Designates Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument
WASHINGTON, DC — As part of his commitment to make 2014 a year of action using his pen and phone, President Obama will sign a proclamation today to establish the…
President Obama Nominates Three to Serve on the U.S. Court of Federal Claims
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Armando Omar Bonilla, Patricia M. McCarthy, and Judge Jeri Kaylene Somers to serve on the United States Court of Federal Claims. “Throughout their…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Armando Ormar Bonilla, of the District of Columbia, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims for a term of fifteen…
Readout of the President’s Call with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan
President Obama spoke with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan today. They discussed the situation in Syria and its impact on neighboring countries, including Jordan. The two leaders reaffirmed…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Adam Smith Amendment
The President applauds Ranking Member Adam Smith for his continued stalwart leadership in standing up for our values and national security by advancing the cause of closing the detention facility…
Remarks by Vice President Joe Biden to Joint United States and Romanian Participants in Carpathian Spring Military Exercise
Otopeni Military Airbase Bucharest, Romania 3:31 P.M. (Local) THE VICE PRESIDENT: Let me begin by saying, Mr. Minister, thank you, and it’s very hot in here. I was supposed to…
Remarks by the President at Meeting with Business Leaders
Roosevelt Room 11:05 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: For the press, I just want to point out these are some outstanding companies, all of whom are investing in the United States,…
Remarks by the First Lady and the President at Turnaround Arts Talent Show
East Room 3:00 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Yay! (Applause.) Yes! We’re going to have a show! (Applause.) Thank you all so much. Rest yourselves. I am beyond thrilled to welcome…
FACT SHEET & REPORT: On White House Roundtable on Investing in America
Attached is a new report by the White House and Department of Commerce: Winning Business Investment in the United States”. The report can also be found HERE. President Obama announces…
Committee On The Arts And Humanities Announces Expansion Of Turnaround Arts Program
Washington, D.C. –The President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities (PCAH) will expand its successful Turnaround Arts initiative, a program designed to help turn around low-performing schools, narrow the…