FACT SHEET: Providing More Americans with Affordable Access to Education and Job Training Opportunities to Help Grow the Middle Class
Education and job training are among the surest pathways to the middle class. To mark the beginning of the school year, the President, the First Lady, Dr. Jill Biden, and…
Obama Meet Cuban President Castro, Talks Covered Embargo and Guantanamo Bay
Just after a day of clashing with Putin, President Obama met with Raul Castro – the Cuban President. It was clear that Obama was pleased to meet him as he…
Remarks by the President Honoring the 2015 NCAA Men’s Basketball Champion Duke Blue Devils
East Room 11:56 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Welcome to the White House, everybody. Hope you all had a good Labor Day. Let’s give it up for the National Champion, Duke…
Remarks by the President at Greater Boston Labor Council Labor Day Breakfast
Boston Park Plaza Hotel and Towers Boston, Massachusetts 11:20 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Boston! (Applause.) Everybody, have a set. Everybody, have a seat. Happy Labor Day, everybody. AUDIENCE: Happy…
FACT SHEET: The Equal Futures Partnership – Progress to Expand Women’s Economic and Political Participation and Enhance Information Sharing and Lessons Learned
THE PROMISE OF EQUAL FUTURES The United States launched the Equal Futures Partnership in September 2012 to help galvanize efforts by governments around the world to address barriers to women’s…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced the appointment of the following individuals to key Administration posts: Regina Blye – Member, Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Access Board Christopher…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call with Prime Minister Al-Abadi of Iraq
The Vice President spoke with Iraq’s Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi today to underscore continued U.S. support for the fight against ISIL in Iraq. The Vice President commended Prime Minister Al-Abadi…
President Obama Nominates Three to Serve on the United States District Courts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Clare E. Connors, Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher, and Mary S. McElroy to serve on the United States District Courts. “I am honored to…
President Obama Nominates Edward L. Gilmore to Serve as U.S. Marshal
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, President Obama nominated Edward L. Gilmore to serve as U.S. Marshal for the Northern District of Illinois. “Edward Gilmore has dedicated his career to protecting his…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Clare E. Connors, of Hawaii, to be United States District Judge for the District of Hawaii, vice Susan Oki Mollway, retiring. Stephanie A. Gallagher, of…