Weekly Address: Congress Should Take Action to Continue Growing the Economy
WASHINGTON, DC— In this week’s address, President Obama said that the economy is moving in the right direction, but there is still more work to do. He called on Congress…
Fact Sheet: President Obama Fights to Keep Interest Rates from Doubling
Last year the President worked with Republicans and Democrats in Congress to secure a one-year extension to keep the student loan interest rate from doubling to 6.8 percent. Absent Congressional…
Presidential Letter — Kingpin Designation Act
Dear Mr. Chairman: (Madam Chairman:) (Dear Representative:) (Dear Senator:) (Dear Mr. Vice Chairman:) This report to the Congress, under section 804(a) of the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act, 21 U.S.C.…
President Obama Signs Iowa Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Iowa and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe…
Readout of the President’s Briefing Ahead of the 2013 Hurricane Season
Today, the President convened a meeting in the White House Situation Room with key members of his response team to receive an update ahead of the 2013 hurricane season, which…
Remarks by the President on College Affordability
THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. Have a seat. Have a seat. Welcome to the White House. I know it’s a little warm. (Laughter.) One of my favorite things about this…
Remarks by President Obama and NATO Secretary General Anders Rasmussen After Bilateral Meeting
PRESIDENT OBAMA: It’s a great pleasure once again to welcome our Secretary of NATO, Anders Rasmussen. He has been an extraordinary partner for us and, I believe, a great leader…
Remarks to the Press by Vice President Biden and Brazilian Vice President Temer
VICE PRESIDENT TEMER: (As interpreted) It’s my pleasure to welcome Vice President Joe Biden. And on a more personal note, I’d like to say that some time ago as a…
Remarks by the President at a DCCC Event
THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Chicago! (Applause.) Michael Jordan — different Michael Jordan. (Laughter.) It is great to be home, and it is great to be among so many good friends. Starting…
Remarks by the President at a DCCC Event
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. Thank you. (Applause.) No, no, no, don’t do that. This is like old home week. Yes. We got — that’s because he’s got a relative…