Message to Congress — Iran
TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), I hereby report that I have issued an Executive…
Statement by the Vice President on the Passing of Senator Frank Lautenberg
Frank Lautenberg’s work created immediate benefits for tens of thousands of Americans and he was one of my closest friends in the Senate. The son of working class immigrants, Frank…
Remarks by the President at National Conference on Mental Health
East Room 10:00 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. Welcome to the White House. And thank you, Janelle, for that introduction and sharing your story, and making such…
Obama will unveil America’s first Climate Change Strategy, will use his Executive Authority
Obama will unveil America’s first climate change strategy in a speech at Georgetown University with a prime directive of reducing carbon emissions. In explaining the most important part of Obama’s…
Weekly Address: Congress Should Take Action to Continue Growing the Economy
WASHINGTON, DC— In this week’s address, President Obama said that the economy is moving in the right direction, but there is still more work to do. He called on Congress…
Fact Sheet: President Obama Fights to Keep Interest Rates from Doubling
Last year the President worked with Republicans and Democrats in Congress to secure a one-year extension to keep the student loan interest rate from doubling to 6.8 percent. Absent Congressional…
Presidential Letter — Kingpin Designation Act
Dear Mr. Chairman: (Madam Chairman:) (Dear Representative:) (Dear Senator:) (Dear Mr. Vice Chairman:) This report to the Congress, under section 804(a) of the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act, 21 U.S.C.…
President Obama Signs Iowa Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Iowa and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe…
Readout of the President’s Briefing Ahead of the 2013 Hurricane Season
Today, the President convened a meeting in the White House Situation Room with key members of his response team to receive an update ahead of the 2013 hurricane season, which…
Immigration Bill Approved By The Senate Judiciary Committee, Signifies A Breakthrough For 11 Million Illegal Residents
Obama praised the Senate Judiciary Committee move to approve the Immigration bill, which will pave the way for 11 illegal million residents to gain American citizenship in 13 years. With…