Remarks by the President on Head Start in Yeadon, Pennsylvania
Yeadon Regional Head Start Center Yeadon, Pennsylvania 11:43 A.M. EST Thank you, everybody, please have a seat. It is great to be in Yeadon, great to be in the Philly…
Remarks and Q&A by the First Lady at a Mentoring Event – College Immersion Day at Georgetown University
Georgetown University Washington, D.C. 2:25 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Hey! How are you all doing? AUDIENCE: Good. MRS. OBAMA: That’s good. Thank you so much. I am thrilled to be…
We Can’t Wait: President Obama Takes Action to Improve Quality and Promote Accountability in Head Start Programs
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the President will announce important steps to improve the quality of services and accountability at Head Start centers across the country. The Department of Health and…
President Obama Signs Vermont Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Vermont and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe…
President Obama Signs District of Columbia Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the District of Columbia and ordered Federal aid to supplement the District of Columbia recovery efforts in the area affected by…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Meredith M. Broadbent, of Virginia, to be a Member of the United States International Trade Commission for a term expiring June 16, 2017, vice Deanna…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting with Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Barham Salih
Vice President Biden met today at the White House with Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Barham Salih. They discussed a range of regional, political and security matters, including the enduring…
Statement by Vice President Biden on Today’s Vote in Ohio
“Tonight the people of Ohio delivered a gigantic victory for the middle class with their overwhelming rejection of a Republican attempt to strip away collective bargaining rights. Fundamental fairness has…
Remarks by the President on Tax Credits Included in the American Jobs Act and New Executive Actions that Will Help Get Veterans Back to Work
Rose Garden 12:04 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much, everybody. Please be seated. This week, we commemorate Veterans Day. We honor the service and the sacrifice of all…
Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event
Private Residence Washington, D.C. 7:15 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, first of all, let me just thank Dwight and Toni for your incredible hospitality. I hope you didn’t cut down…