President Obama Calls on Congress to Act on Clean Energy Tax Credits in “To Do List”
WASHINGTON, DC – On Thursday, President Obama will visit a wind manufacturer in Newton, Iowa. Newton is a city of roughly 16,000 residents, located 35 miles east of Des Moines.…
President Obama To Award Presidential Medal of Freedom
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, May 29th, President Barack Obama will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Medal of Freedom is our Nation’s highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who…
President Obama to Deliver Commencement Address at the United States Air Force Academy
WASHINGTON, DC – On Wednesday, May 23, the President will travel to Colorado Springs, Colorado where he will deliver the commencement address at the United States Air Force Academy.
Statement by the Press Secretary on John Brennan’s Call with President Hadi of Yemen
Today, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism John Brennan called Yemeni President Abdo Rabu Mansour Hadi to convey President Obama’s deep condolences for the cowardly terrorist attack…
President Obama Nominates Thomas M. Durkin to Serve on the US District Court
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Thomas M. Durkin to serve on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. “I am honored to put forward…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Joseph Byrne Donovan, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the National Institute of Building Sciences for a term expiring…
Presidential Nomination Sent to the Senate
NOMINATION SENT TO THE SENATE: Thomas M. Durkin, of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois, vice Wayne R. Andersen, retired
Readout of the Vice President’s Meeting with the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations
Vice President Biden met today at the White House with representatives of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations. The Vice President addressed the Obama Administration’s unprecedented support…
Remarks by the President at ISAF Meeting on Afghanistan
McCormick Place Chicago, Illinois 9:24 A.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, good morning, everyone. And for those who are joining us for the first time, welcome to Chicago. I was just…
Remarks by the First Lady at a Campaign Event
Progressive Field Cleveland, Ohio 1:20 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Oh, it is so beautiful in here! (Applause.) We just need some hotdogs and a game. (Laughter.) You all, thank you…