Statement by the Press Secretary H.R. 2715
On Friday, August 12, 2011, the President signed into law: H.R. 2715, which makes changes to current consumer product safety standards, including to provide the Consumer Product Safety Commission with…
WEEKLY ADDRESS: Putting the American People First
WASHINGTON– In this week’s address, President Obama told the American people that although the United States leads the world in new ideas, innovative businesses and creative entrepreneurs, too many Americans…
Readout of the President’s call with King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia
President Obama spoke to King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia today about regional issues and the situation in Syria. The two leaders expressed their shared, deep concerns about the Syrian Government’s…
Readout of the President’s Call with Prime Minister Yingluck of Thailand
President Obama spoke to Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra today to congratulate her on her election and the Thai people on the success of the democratic process. The two leaders underscored…
Readout of the President’s Call with Prime Minister Cameron of the United Kingdom
The President and Prime Minister Cameron spoke today, continuing their frequent and close consultations on global matters of mutual interest. The two leaders discussed the situation in Syria, reiterating their…
Remarks by the President at Welcome of the Green Bay Packers South Portico
THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. (Applause.) Everybody have a seat here. Everybody have a seat. On this spectacular day, I want to welcome everybody to the White House. Thank you all…
Statement from National Security Council Spokesman Tommy Vietor on U.S.-Brazil Strategic Energy Dialogue Launch
Deputy Secretary of the Department of Energy Daniel Poneman will lead an interagency delegation to Brasília, Brazil on August 17, 2011 to launch the U.S.-Brazil Strategic Energy Dialogue, a presidential-level…
White House Rural Council Delivers Report on Rural America – Jobs and Economic Security for Rural America
WASHINGTON – Today, the White House Rural Council released a new report entitled Jobs and Economic Security for Rural America, which lays out the economic landscape rural Americans face today…
President Obama to Travel to Iowa on Three-Day Economic Bus Tour
WASHINGTON – On Monday August 15th, the President will travel to Iowa on his three-day economic bus tour in the Midwest. The President will host a town hall event in…
President Obama to Award Medal of Honor
On September 15th, President Barack Obama will award Dakota Meyer, a former active duty Marine Corps Corporal, the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry. He will receive the Medal of…