Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of Prime Minister Letta of Italy
On Wednesday, October 16, President Obama will welcome the President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic Enrico Letta to the White House. The visit will highlight the…
Update on the Vice President’s Travel to Panama and Mexico
On Monday, Vice President Biden will travel to Charleston, South Carolina, and Savannah, Georgia, to highlight the importance of infrastructure investments in America’s ports to growing our economy. Later in…
Message — Regarding the Principles for Modernizing the Military Compensation and
TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Pursuant to section 674(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013, Public Law 112-239, January 2, 2013, I hereby transmit…
Letter — Regarding the Principles for Modernizing the Military Compensation and Retirement Systems
Dear Mr. Chairman: Pursuant to section 674(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013, Public Law 112-239, January 2, 2013, I hereby transmit to you and the…
Presidential Determination — Continuation of the Exercise of Certain Authorities Under the Trading With the Enemy Act
MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY SUBJECT: Continuation of the Exercise of Certain Authorities Under the Trading With the Enemy Act Under section 101(b) of…
President Obama Signs Colorado Emergency Declaration
The President today declared an emergency exists in the State of Colorado and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from…
Remarks by the President at the September 11th Observance at the Pentagon Memorial
The Pentagon Arlington, Virginia 9:32 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. AUDIENCE: Good morning! THE PRESIDENT: From Scripture, we learn of the miracle of restoration. “You who have made me…
Remarks by the First Lady at USO Warrior and Family Center at Fort Belvoir
USO Warrior and Family Center Fort Belvoir, Virginia 1:49 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: You guys look awesome! What are you doing? What’s going on? Are you making hands? Yes, uh-huh,…
Upcoming Guidance on Música Latina: In Performance at the White House
Event includes Evening Performances and Daytime Student Workshop in Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month Monday, September 16 * White House – As part of their In Performance at the White…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Larry Edward André, Jr., of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the…