The President Talks About How to Build a Rising, Thriving Middle Class
WASHINGTON, DC—In this week’s address, President Obama talked about his belief that a rising, thriving middle class is the true engine of economic growth, and that to reignite that engine…
Obama Threatens To Veto A Republican-Led Student Loan Plan, Says It Will Put More Pressure On Students And Families
President Obama has threatened to veto a Republican student loan plan that will switch the interest rates to a market-based system, as he believes that this will cause more uncertainty…
Creating Jobs Faster by Cutting Timelines in Half for Major Infrastructure Projects
As part of the Administration’s effort to make America a magnet for jobs by building a 21st Century infrastructure, President Obama will sign a Presidential Memorandum that will modernize the…
President and First Lady to Host Concert Honoring Carole King in the East Room
Wednesday, May 22 * White House – As part of their “In Performance at the White House” series, the President and First Lady will host a concert in the East…
Message — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Stabilization of Iraq
TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days…
Notice — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Stabilization of Iraq
On May 22, 2003, by Executive Order 13303, the President declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to deal with the unusual…
Letter — Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Amendments
Dear Mr. Speaker: I ask the Congress to consider the enclosed Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 Budget amendments for the Departments of Agriculture, Defense, Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 1071
On Friday, May 17, 2013, the President signed into law: H.R. 1071, which specifies the size of the blanks to be used by the Department of the Treasury in the…
Remarks of Dr. Jill Biden at Navajo Technical College Commencement *AS PREPARED FOR DELIVERY*
Good morning, everyone! Ya’aa’tey shi Din’e It’s wonderful to be here in New Mexico to celebrate such an important day with all of you! Thank you, Roselyn, for that very…
Remarks by the First Lady at Bowie State University Commencement Ceremony
MRS. OBAMA: Well, thank you. (Applause.) Oh, my goodness. Thank you so much. (Applause.) Oh, my goodness. It is such a — you all, rest yourselves. You’ve got a long…