Statement from the Director of the National Economic Council Gene Sperling
As the President has repeatedly made clear, it defies economic sense, precedent and our values to allow 1.3 million Americans fighting to find jobs to see their unemployment insurance abruptly…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on the U.S.–Russia Bilateral Presidential Commission Joint Report
The United States of America and the Russian Federation launched the U.S.–Russia Bilateral Presidential Commission (BPC) four years ago to reaffirm our commitment to cooperation and collaboration based on shared…
Statement from the Director of the National Economic Council Gene Sperling
As the President has repeatedly made clear, it defies economic sense, precedent and our values to allow 1.3 million Americans fighting to find jobs to see their unemployment insurance abruptly…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 3304
On Thursday, December 26, 2013, the President signed into law: H.R. 3304, the “National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014,” which authorizes fiscal year 2014 appropriations for Department of…
Statement by the President on H.R. 3304
Today I have signed into law H.R. 3304, the “National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014.” I have signed this annual defense authorization legislation because it will provide pay…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.J. Res. 59, H.R. 623, H.R. 767, H.R. 2319, H.R. 3343, H.R. 3487
On Thursday, December 26, 2013, the President signed into law: H.J. Res. 59, the “Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013” and “Pathway for SGR Reform Act of 2013,” which revises discretionary…
Statement from the President and the First Lady on Kwanzaa
Michelle and I extend our best wishes to all those celebrating Kwanzaa this holiday season. Today marks the beginning of the week-long celebration of African American culture through family activities…
Weekly Address: The President and First Lady Wish Everyone a Happy Holiday Season
WASHINGTON, DC—In this week’s address, President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. They also thanked our brave troops and their families for…
Photo & Remarks from the First Lady’s Conversations with Children While Tracking Santa with NORAD
MRS. OBAMA: Hello? CHILD: Hi. MRS. OBAMA: Hi, is this Kileen? CHILD: Yes. MRS. OBAMA: Hi, Kileen. How are you? This is Michelle Obama. Are you calling to find out…
President Obama Honors Outstanding Early-Career Scientists
President Obama today named 102 researchers as recipients of the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers, the highest honor bestowed by the United States Government on science and…