Remarks by the President After Meeting with Agriculture and Business Leaders on the Trans-Pacific Partnership
Department of Agriculture Washington, D.C. 12:02 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, yesterday we announced a new trade agreement across the Asia Pacific region that reflects American values and gives our…
Fact Sheet: Preserving and Protecting Oceans and America’s Waterways for Future Generations
President Obama is committed to protecting the ocean and its marine ecosystems. The Administration has launched landmark initiatives and policies to protect and preserve some of our country’s most special…
Statement by the President on the Trans-Pacific Partnership
I’ve spent every day of my presidency fighting to grow our economy and strengthen our middle class. That means making sure our workers have a fair shot to get ahead…
FACT SHEET: How the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Boosts Made in America Exports, Supports Higher-Paying American Jobs, and Protects American Workers
Today, the United States reached agreement with its eleven partner countries, concluding negotiations of the Trans-Pacific Partnership. The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is a new, high-standard trade agreement that levels the…
Upcoming Guidance for First Lady Michelle Obama
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 REMINDER TO RSVP: The White House * 2:30 PM ET – The First Lady will welcome local students for the annual fall harvest of the White…
President Obama Signs South Carolina Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of South Carolina and ordered federal aid to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected…
Presidential Nominations and Withdrawal Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Todd C. Chapman, of Texas, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United…
Statement by the President on the Passing of Grace Lee Boggs
Michelle and I were saddened to hear of the passing of author, philosopher, and activist Grace Lee Boggs. Grace dedicated her life to serving and advocating for the rights of…
Remarks by the President at 34th Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service
Mount Saint Mary’s University Emmitsburg, Maryland 11:29 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Craig, thanks for that introduction, but more importantly, thank you for the outstanding work that you and…
MENSAJE SEMANAL: El Congreso debería hacer su trabajo y aprobar un presupuesto serio
WASHINGTON, DC – En el mensaje de esta semana, el Presidente enfatizó que tenemos que hacer todo lo posible para fortalecer el crecimiento económico y la creación de empleo. Esta…