President announces plan to tighten debit card security for federal benefits, popular retailers to accept these cards
President Obama announced a government plan to tighten security for debit cards that are used to disburse federal benefits such as Social Security. In line with the announcement that Obama…
Obama says Ebola outbreak is unlikely, cannot seal U.S from West Africa
In response to critics from the Republican camp who want the administration to take a more aggressive stance towards Ebola, the President said that the country cannot immediately seal itself…
Remarks by the First Lady at Annual Cooper Hewitt Luncheon
East Room 1:08 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Well, good afternoon everyone, and welcome to the White House. Yay! (Applause.) See, I always have to loosen you guys up. You’re in…
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1:05 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: It is an extraordinary pleasure to welcome Prime Minister Modi to the White House for the first time. I think that the entire world has…
Statement by the President on the Signing of the Bilateral Security Agreement and NATO Status of Forces Agreement in Afghanistan
Today we mark an historic day in the U.S.-Afghan partnership that will help advance our shared interests and the long-term security of Afghanistan. After nearly two years of hard work…
Statement by the President on the Signing of the Bilateral Security Agreement and NATO Status of Forces Agreement in Afghanistan
Today we mark an historic day in the U.S.-Afghan partnership that will help advance our shared interests and the long-term security of Afghanistan. After nearly two years of hard work…
U.S.-India Joint Statement
The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and the President of the United States of America Barack Obama met this morning. Marking their first bilateral summit, the President recognized the…
Readout of the President’s Call with CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden
Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Dr. Tom Frieden updated the President this afternoon on the recently-diagnosed Ebola case in Dallas, Texas. The President and Director…
Presidential Proclamation — National Disability Employment Awareness Month, 2014
NATIONAL DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH, 2014 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Americans with disabilities lead thriving businesses,…
Readout of the President’s Call with CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden
Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Dr. Tom Frieden updated the President this afternoon on the recently-diagnosed Ebola case in Dallas, Texas. The President and Director…