President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: • Camila A. Alire – Member, National Council on the Humanities…
Statement by White House Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer on Today’s Contempt Vote in the U.S. House of Representatives
At the beginning of this year, Republicans announced one of their top priorities was to investigate the Administration and to ensure that President Obama was a one-term President. Despite the…
Presidential Nominations and Withdrawal Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Camila Ann Alire, of Colorado, to be a Member of the National Council on the Humanities for a term expiring January 26, 2018, vice Allen…
Remarks by the President on Supreme Court Ruling on the Affordable Care Act
East Room 12:15 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. Earlier today, the Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act — the name of the health care reform…
Remarks by the First Lady at the African Methodist Episcopal Church Conference
Gaylord Opryland Resort Nashville, Tennessee 11:05 A.M. CDT MRS. OBAMA: Oh, my, my, my. (Applause.) Please, you all rest yourselves. Thank you so much. Let me tell you, it is…
Remarks by the First Lady at a Campaign Event
Memphis Cook Convention Center Memphis, Tennessee 1:56 P.M. CDT MRS. OBAMA: Yes! (Applause.) Thank you so much. You guys look good. (Applause.) You’re holding up in all this heat, aren’t…
Statement by the President on National HIV Testing Day
National HIV Testing Day highlights the importance of HIV testing and the fight against HIV/AIDS. Of the over 1.1 million Americans living with HIV, more than 200,000 are unaware of…
Joint Statement by the United States and the United Arab Emirates
The United States and United Arab Emirates remain deeply committed to close consultation and cooperation to promote peace and stability in the Gulf region and broader Middle East. In their…
Readout of the President’s Phone Call with President Hollande of France
President Obama spoke with French President Hollande today, continuing their dialogue on the economic developments in Europe. They discussed the importance of continued efforts to promote growth and stability in…
Readout of President Obama’s Calls to Governor John Hickenlooper and Colorado Springs Mayor Steve Bach
Today, President Obama called Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper as well as Colorado Springs Mayor Steve Bach to receive an update on damaging fires that are impacting a number of communities…