Statement by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest on Egypt
The United States strongly condemns the use of violence against protesters in Egypt. We extend our condolences to the families of those who have been killed, and to the injured.…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Carla A. Harris – Chairperson, National Women’s Business Council S. Fitzgerald Haney…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on the release of Rafael Caro Quintero
We are deeply concerned by the release of Rafael Caro Quintero from prison in Mexico. He had been serving a 40-year prison term for the 1985 kidnapping, torture and murder…
Conservatives around the country have a new idea: impeaching the President.
If Democrats thought that President Obama had proved his legitimacy by producing his birth certificate, then that’s hardly the case as Republican members of Congress are being pressured at town…
Weekly Address: A Better Bargain for Responsible, Middle Class Homeowners
WASHINGTON, DC— In this week’s address, President Obama said that the housing market is starting to heal, and now it’s time to build on that progress by creating a better…
Remarks by The First Lady and The President at Disabled American Veterans Convention
Hilton Orlando, Florida 12:00 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: (Applause.) Thank you. Thanks so much. Thank you all. Thank you. (Applause.) Good afternoon, everyone. It’s so good to be here. (Applause.)…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 267, H.R. 678, H.R. 1092, H.R. 1171, H.R. 1344, H.R. 1911, H.R. 2167, H.R. 2576, and H.R. 2611
On Friday, August 9, 2013, the President signed into law: H.R. 267, the “Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act of 2013,” which modifies the Federal Power Act and the Public Utility Regulatory…
President Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Paraguay to Attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Horacio Manuel Cartes Jara
President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Paraguay to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Horacio Manuel Cartes Jara on August 15,…
Background on the President’s Statement on Reforms to NSA Programs
President Obama believes that there should be increased transparency and reforms in our intelligence programs in order to give the public confidence that these programs have strong oversight and clear…
Remarks by the President at Student Loans Bill Signing
Oval Office 2:21 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, before I sign this, I just want to say thank you to this extraordinary coalition that helped make this signing possible. I…