3 Best Ideas from Obama’s 2014 Budget
Obama has released a document that unveils his 2014 budget, which is almost 244 pages long. While there are a few ideas that have found favor in the eyes of…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Swearing-In of Prime Minister Enrico Letta of Italy
On behalf of the American people, President Obama warmly congratulates Prime Minister Enrico Letta of Italy and the new Italian government on their swearing-in. The United States and Italy share…
Fact Sheet: Administration Partners with Industry to Get Service Members Credentialed for High-Demand Jobs
Fact Sheet: Administration Partners with Industry to Get Service Members Credentialed for High-Demand Jobs Today, speaking at the White House Forum on Military Credentialing and Licensing, First Lady Michelle Obama…
President Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to the Kingdom of the Netherlands
President Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Attend the Investiture of His Majesty King Willem-Alexander President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential…
Readout of President Obama’s Call with President Putin
President Obama spoke by phone today with President Putin of Russia to convey his condolences on the tragic hospital fire outside of Moscow that killed dozens last week, and to…
Readout of the President’s Meeting With Latino Leaders
This afternoon, the President and the Vice President met with Latino leaders to discuss the upcoming trip to Mexico and Costa Rica. As this is the President’s fourth trip to…
Remarks by The President at The White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you, everybody. (Laughter.) How do you like my new entrance music? (Applause.) Rush Limbaugh warned you about this — second term, baby. (Laughter and…
Remarks by the President on the 150th Anniversary of the National Academy of Sciences
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Thank you so much. (Applause.) Please, everybody have a seat. Well, it’s good to be back. Good morning, everybody, and thank you, Dr. Cicerone,…
Remarks by the First Lady at White House Forum on Military Credentialing and Licensing
MRS. OBAMA: Good morning. (Applause.) Good morning, everyone. Thanks so much. (Applause.) Thank you. Please, sit, rest. Because we want you to do a lot of work today, so we…
Remarks by the President on the Nomination of Mayor Anthony Foxx as Secretary of Transportation
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thanks. Thank you. Everybody, please have a seat. AUDIENCE: Good afternoon. THE PRESIDENT: Ray LaHood has said that being the Secretary of Transportation is the…