Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting on the Disabilities Treaty
This morning, the Vice President and Valerie Jarrett met with leaders of national disabilities and veteran’s advocacy groups to express the Administration’s strong support for ratification of the Disabilities Treaty.…
Statement by the President on the Observance of Diwali
For the Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and Buddhists celebrating Diwali this weekend, the Festival of Lights reaffirms the things in life that matter most. Dancing, celebration, and good food remind us…
Joint Statement by the United States of America and the Republic of Iraq
In their meeting today at the White House, President Obama and Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki reaffirmed the strategic partnership between the United States and the Republic of Iraq and pledged…
Letter from the President — FY 2014 District of Columbia Budget and Financial Plan
Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) Pursuant to my constitutional authority and as contemplated by section 446 of the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act as amended in…
Remarks by the President at DCCC Event — Weston, MA
Private Residence Weston, Massachusetts 5:50 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Everybody, have a seat. Thank you. Well, first of all, that was an…
Remarks by the President at SelectUSA Investment Summit
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel Washington, D.C. 1:40 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you very much. Please have a seat. To my great friend, Penny Pritzker, thank you…
Remarks by the President at SelectUSA Investment Summit
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel Washington, D.C. 1:40 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you very much. Please have a seat. To my great friend, Penny Pritzker, thank you…
President Obama to Announce First-Ever Federal Effort to Attract Job-Creating Foreign Investment to the United States
Expanding and Enhancing SelectUSA Today, President Obama is announcing the first-ever comprehensive, all hands on deck effort led by the federal government to bring jobs and investment from around the…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Confirmation of Katherine Archuleta as Director of the Office of Personnel Management
The President applauds the Senate for confirming today Katherine Archuleta to be the next Director of the Office of Personnel Management. Katherine brings broad experience and a deep commitment to…
New Report: Foreign Direct Investment In the United States
Report Prepared by the Department of Commerce and the President’s Council of Economic Advisers: The United States has been the world’s largest recipient of foreign direct investment (FDI) since 2006.…