Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Matthew C. Armstrong, of Illinois, to be a Member of the Broadcasting Board of Governors for a term expiring August 13, 2015, vice Dana M.…
Remarks by the President at Presentation of the Medal of Honor to Chaplain Emil J. Kapaun, U.S. Army
THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Please have a seat. On behalf of Michelle and myself, welcome to the White House. Thank you, Chaplain. This year, we mark the 60th anniversary…
Dr. Jill Biden Announces Sheila Nix as Chief of Staff
Washington, D.C.—The Office of the Vice President today announced that Sheila Nix, who most recently served as Chief of Staff for Vice President Biden at Obama for America, will serve…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on Earthquake in Southern Iran
The American people extend condolences to the people of Iran for the devastation that resulted from the recent earthquake and aftershocks in southern Iran, particularly to those whose loved ones…
Statement from the President on Senate Background Checks Agreement
I applaud Senators Joe Manchin and Pat Toomey for their leadership on forging a bipartisan agreement around commonsense background checks that will make it harder for dangerous people to get…
Sequestration Order for Fiscal Year 2014
By the authority vested in me as President by the laws of the United States of America, and in accordance with section 251A of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit…
Statement from the President on the Confirmation of Sally Jewell as the Next Secretary of the Interior
I am pleased that today the Senate took bipartisan action to confirm Sally Jewell as our next Secretary of the Interior. With her extensive business experience, including her background in…
Remarks by the President Announcing the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget
THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. Please, please have a seat. Well, as President, my top priority is to do everything I can to reignite what I consider to be the…
Remarks by the First Lady at Visit with Chicago Youth — Chicago, Illinois
MRS. OBAMA: I want to hear from you all. And I have as much time as we need to take. I am just thrilled to be back home. I don’t…
Remarks by the First Lady at the Joint Luncheon Meeting: Working Together to Address Youth Violence in Chicago
MRS. OBAMA: Thank you. Thank you so much. Thank you. It’s good to be home. It is. Even though it’s freezing cold in April, it’s good to be home. It…