President Obama Welcomes CEOs to White House Forum on Modernizing Government
Technology Gap, Customer Service Problems Focus of Discussions – Fact Sheet Attached WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of his commitment to change how business is done in Washington and instill…
President Obama Proposes Financial Crisis Responsibility Fee to Recoup Every Last Penny for American Taxpayers
WASHINGTON, DC- President Barack Obama will join his economic team today to propose a Financial Crisis Responsibility Fee to be imposed on the debt of the largest financial firms until…
Readout of the President’s Calls with World Leaders on Haiti
Over the course of today, President Obama spoke with UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon, President Lula of Brazil, Prime Minister Harper of Canada, President Calderon of Mexico, President Bachelet…
Statement by the President on the Earthquake in Haiti
“My thoughts and prayers go out to those who have been affected by this earthquake. We are closely monitoring the situation and we stand ready to assist the people of…
Weekly Address: President Obama Outlines Benefits of Health Reform to Take Effect This Year
WASHINGTON – In his weekly address, President Barack Obama discussed the benefits of health reform that Americans will receive in the first year, and how reform will help build a…
President Obama Awards $2.3 Billion for New Clean-Tech Manufacturing Jobs
Recovery Act Tax Credits to Enable More Than $7 Billion in New Manufacturing Projects and Create Tens of Thousands of Jobs WASHINGTON – Today at the White House, President Obama…
Statement by the President on Senator Chris Dodd’s Announcement
WASHINGTON – Below please find a statement by President Obama on Senator Chris Dodd’s announcement today: “From his time as a young Peace Corps volunteer to his five terms in…
President Obama Expands “Educate to Innovate” Campaign for Excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education
Public-private investments of more than $250 million will help prepare over 10,000 new math and science teachers and train over 100,000 existing teachers Today at the White House, as part…
Statement by President Obama
WASHINGTON – Below please find a statement by President Obama on Senator Byron Dorgan’s announcement today: “Senator Dorgan should be very proud of his more than 30 years of devoted…
President Obama to Honor Teachers and Mentors, Announce Key Partnerships in “Educate to Innovate” Campaign
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday January 6, at his second “Educate to Innovate” Campaign event for excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) education, President Obama will honor educators from…