Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call with Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych
Vice President Biden called Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych today to express grave concern regarding the crisis on the streets of Kyiv. He called on President Yanukovych to pull back government…
On-the-Record Call by Jason Furman and Betsey Stevenson on the CBO Report on Minimum Wage
ON-THE-RECORD CONFERENCE CALL COUNCIL OF ECONOMIC ADVISERS CHAIRMAN JASON FURMAN AND CEA MEMBER BETSEY STEVENSON ON THE CBO REPORT ON MINIMUM WAGE Via Telephone 3:56 P.M. EST MR. LEHRICH: Hey,…
Statement from the President on the Retirement of Congresswoman Gloria Negrete McLeod
Gloria Negrete McLeod has been a strong advocate for hardworking families and farmers in California’s 35th district and across the country. She has been a key partner in promoting access…
Remarks by the President on Fuel Efficiency Standards of Medium and Heavy-Duty Vehicles
Safeway Distribution Center Upper Marlboro, Maryland 11:30 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, good morning, everybody. (Applause.) It is good to be here. And I want to thank Jack Jacobs and…
Statement by the President on the Anti-Homosexuality Bill in Uganda
As a country and a people, the United States has consistently stood for the protection of fundamental freedoms and universal human rights. We believe that people everywhere should be treated…
Readout of the President’s Call with Prime Minister Letta of Italy
President Obama spoke by phone today with Prime Minister Letta of Italy to express his personal gratitude to the Prime Minister for his leadership and friendship. The United States and…
Background Briefing by a Senior Administration Official on the President’s Bilateral Meeting with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan
The Annenberg Retreat at Sunnylands, Rancho Mirage, California 10:27 P.M. PST SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL: Since it’s a late night, and my colleagues have early mornings, we’re going to do some…
Statement by the Press Secretary on S. 25, S. 540
On Saturday, February 15, 2014, the President signed into law: S. 25, which extends for an additional fiscal year the current‑law sequestration of certain Federal direct spending; repeals a current-law…
Weekly Address: Calling on Congress to Raise the Minimum Wage
WASHINGTON, DC— This week, President Obama took action to lift more workers’ wages by requiring that federal contractors pay their employees a fair wage of at least $10.10 an hour.…
Background Briefing by Senior Administration Officials to Preview the President’s Upcoming Trip to Mexico
Via Conference Call 3:50 P.M. EST MS. HAYDEN: Hi, guys. Thanks, everyone, for joining us today. We wanted to take a chance today before the long weekend to talk to…