Statement by the President on the Sequester
THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. As you know, I just met with leaders of both parties to discuss a way forward in light of the severe budget cuts that start…
Message — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Situation in Zimbabwe
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 Situation in Zimbabwe
On March 6, 2003, by Executive Order 13288, the President declared a national emergency and blocked the property of persons undermining democratic processes or institutions in Zimbabwe, pursuant to the…
President Obama Grants Pardons
WASHINGTON – Today President Barack Obama granted pardons to the following seventeen individuals: • Robert Leroy Bebee – Rockville, Maryland. Offense: Misprision of a felony, 18 U.S.C. § 4. Sentence:…
Readout of the President’s Call with President Putin
President Obama called Russian President Putin today to discuss next steps in the bilateral relationship and to coordinate on regional and global issues. The Presidents had a constructive conversation on…
Remarks by the First Lady on Walmart and Other American Companies Making Healthy Changes
MRS. OBAMA: Thank you all so much. (Applause.) You all can rest yourselves. You don’t have to exercise in front of me just because of Let’s Move. (Laughter.) I am…
Op-ed by First Lady Michelle Obama: The Business Case for Healthier Food Options
The Business Case for Healthier Food Options By First Lady Michelle Obama For years, America’s childhood obesity crisis was viewed as an insurmountable problem, one that was too complicated and…
Statement from the President on the House Passage of the Violence Against Women Act
I was pleased to see the House of Representatives come together and vote to reauthorize and strengthen the Violence Against Women Act. Over more than two decades, this law has…
Statement by Vice President Biden on the House Passage of the Violence Against Women Act
Today Congress put politics aside and voted to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act. Eighteen years ago, I envisioned a world where women could live free from violence and abuse.…
First Lady Michelle Obama Announces Unprecedented Collaboration to Bring Physical Activity Back to Schools
Mrs. Obama calls for school champions to sign up at LetsMoveSchools.org to help all students get active, sets ambitious goal of engaging 50,000 schools in the next five years and…