Statement by the Press Secretary on South Sudan
Three years ago, some four million South Sudanese voted to break with the past and usher in a new period of peace and prosperity. They expected their leaders to act…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 2019
On Thursday, April 3, 2014, the President signed into law: H.R. 2019, the “Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act,” which terminates the entitlement of national committees of eligible political parties…
President Obama Nominates Two to Serve on the United States District Courts
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, President Obama nominated André Birotte, Jr., and Randolph D. Moss to serve on the United States District Courts. “These individuals have demonstrated the talent, expertise, and…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: André Birotte, Jr., of California, to be United States District Judge for the Central District of California, vice Gary Allen Feess, retired. Randolph D. Moss,…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Steven Cohen – Member, Board of Trustees of the Harry S…
Readout of the Vice President’s Call with Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras
Vice President Biden spoke with Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras today to congratulate Greece in advance of Greek Independence Day celebrations at the White House tomorrow. The Vice President expressed…
Obama warns Russia of tougher economic sanctions, Moscow not sticking to the Geneva agreement
With Russia failing to abide by the agreement made in Geneva, President Obama warned that sanctions were already lined up and which take a matter of day and not weeks…
Remarks by the President on Minimum Wage — Ann Arbor, MI
University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan 2:52 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Michigan! (Applause.) Go Blue! (Applause.) This is a good-looking crowd. (Applause.) Just happy to be out of class.…
Remarks by the First Lady at Sixth Annual Kitchen Garden Planting
White House Kitchen Garden 3:37 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Hey, people! Little people and big people. How are you guys? This is the sixth annual planting of the White House…
Remarks by the President on the Shooting at Fort Hood
Chicago Cut Steakhouse Chicago, Illinois 6:46 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. I just got off the phone with Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Sandy Winnefeld to…