Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 205, the Helping Expedite and Advance Responsible Tribal
Today, the Senate passed H.R. 205, the Helping Expedite and Advance Responsible Tribal Homeownership Act (HEARTH Act). This Act, which passed the House and Senate with overwhelming bipartisan support, authorizes…
Background on Local Officials Joining First Lady Michelle Obama at Let’s Move! Event in Philadelphia Tomorrow
Washington – Tomorrow in Philadelphia, First Lady Michelle Obama will join Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius as well as local elected officials from across the country to announce…
President Obama Announces Plans for a New, National Corps to Recognize and Reward Leading Educators in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
Administration will also immediately dedicate $100 million to supporting STEM teachers WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the Obama Administration will announce the President’s plan for the creation of a new, national…
Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event
Cincinnati Music Hall Cincinnati, Ohio 2:00 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Cincinnati! It is good to be back! Everybody, please have a seat if you’ve got a seat. (Laughter.) I…
Obama Administration to Participate in the 19th International AIDS Conference
“…we can end this pandemic. We can beat this disease. We can win this fight. We just have to keep at it, steady, persistent — today, tomorrow, every day until…
Statement by NSC Spokesman Tommy Vietor on National Security Advisor Donilon’s Travel to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
National Security Advisor Tom Donilon concluded a positive and productive visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia today. During his visit to Jeddah, Mr. Donilon met with King Abdullah bin…
Statement by the President on the DISCLOSE Act
Two years ago, the Supreme Court ruled in Citizens United that big corporations are allowed to spend unlimited amounts of money to influence American elections. They can buy millions of…
Obama Continues To Gain The Support Of Latinos, A Latino Voices Poll Indicates
Romney isn’t doing himself or the GOP any favors by taking an approach that accuses Obama and his wife as being ‘anti-American’, and which is similar to Michele Bachmann’s messaging…
Remarks by the First Lady at a Campaign Event
Blue Hill at Stone Barns, Pocantico Hills, New York 12:43 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Yes! (Applause.) Thanks so much. You all rest yourselves. Rest yourselves, because we want you working.…
Statement by NSC Spokesman Tommy Vietor on National Security Advisor Donilon’s Travel to Israel
National Security Advisor Tom Donilon visited Israel from July 14-15 for consultations with Prime Minister Netanyahu, Defense Minister Barak, and National Security Advisor Gen. Amidror. In these meetings, the National…