President Obama Lays Out Vision for 21st Century Transportation Infrastructure
On February 26th, the President will speak at the historic Union Depot train station in Saint Paul, Minnesota, where he will launch a competition for $600 million in competitive transportation…
Statement by the Press Secretary on Ukraine
The United States strongly supports Ukrainian leaders’ ongoing work to form an inclusive, multiparty government to represent all the people of Ukraine as they prepare for May elections, and to…
President Obama Nominates Judge Robin L. Rosenberg to Serve on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama nominated Judge Robin L. Rosenberg to serve on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. “I am pleased to…
Presidential Nomination Sent to the Senate
NOMINATION SENT TO THE SENATE: Robin L. Rosenberg, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida, vice Adalberto Jose Jordan, elevated.
Obesity Rates on the Decline Among Young Children
New CDC study shows significant decline in prevalence of obesity over a sustained period of time Washington, DC – As the First Lady’s Let’s Move! initiative celebrates its fourth anniversary,…
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: Robert W. Holleyman II – Deputy United States Trade Representative, with…
President Obama Announces Two New Public-Private Manufacturing Innovation Institutes and Launches the First of Four New Manufacturing Innovation Institute Competitions
A Detroit-area based consortium of 60 companies, nonprofits, and universities and a Chicago based consortium of 73 companies, nonprofits, and universities are partnering with the federal government to launch two…
Statement from the President on the Passing of Harold Ramis
Michelle and I were saddened to hear of the passing of Harold Ramis, one of America’s greatest satirists, and like so many other comedic geniuses, a proud product of Chicago’s…
The White House and USDA announce School Wellness Standards
First Lady Michelle Obama and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announce proposed school wellness standards and roll out of breakfast and lunch programs for schools that serve low…
Remarks by the First Lady at a Let’s Move! School Wellness Standards Announcement
East Room 11:21 A.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Thank you all. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you all. Rest. Thank you for braving the weather and being here. I want…