Sesame Street’s Elmo and Rosita to Join First Lady Michelle Obama for an Announcement about Marketing Healthier Foods to Children
After the announcement, Mrs. Obama, Elmo and Rosita will be joined in the garden by children from MD, VA and WV whose schools are starting to offer healthy snack options…
Readout of the President’s Call with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu
President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke by phone today as part of their regular consultations. The two leaders discussed recent developments related to Iran, Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, and other regional…
Presidential Nominations and Withdrawals Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Alfredo J. Balsera, of Florida, to be a Member of the United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy for a term expiring July 1, 2014,…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call with Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government President Masoud Barzani
Vice President Biden spoke today with President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region Masoud Barzani. The Vice President expressed his condolences to the recent victims of terrorist violence in Iraq, including…
Statement by the President on the Passing of Former Congressman Ike Skelton
For 34 years, Ike Skelton served the people of Missouri in the United States Congress. He was beloved and respected by his colleagues on both sides of the aisle, and…
Weekly Address: Enrolling in the Affordable Care Act Marketplace
WASHINGTON, DC— In this week’s address, President Obama discussed the launch of the Health Insurance Marketplace for the Affordable Care Act, which gives millions of Americans the opportunity to have…
Remarks by the First Lady to the Women’s Leadership Forum Conference
Grand Hyatt Hotel Washington, D.C. 2:14 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Well, this looks like a mighty fine group. (Applause.) Good afternoon! Yay! Oh, thank you so much. It’s wonderful to…
Remarks by the President on Investing in America’s Future
Pathways in Technology Early College High School Brooklyn, New York 3:55 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Brooklyn! (Applause.) How you doing? AUDIENCE: Good! THE PRESIDENT: It is good to be…
Remarks by the President at a DCCC Event
Private Residence New York, New York 6:38 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good to see you. Thank you, everybody, thank you! (Applause.) Everybody, have a seat. Have a seat. Have a…
President Obama Signs Disaster Declaration for the Santa Clara Pueblo
The President yesterday declared a major disaster exists for the Santa Clara Pueblo and ordered federal aid to supplement the Tribe’s efforts in the area affected by severe storms and…