Remarks by the First Lady at Virginia Tech Commencement
Blacksburg, Virginia 12:49 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you all. Thank you so much. Well, hello, Hokies! (Applause.) I like saying that. It is such a pleasure and an honor…
Remarks by the President on Helping Responsible Homeowners
Private Residence Reno, Nevada 12:00 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, good afternoon, everybody. (Applause.) And thank you for arranging a beautiful day. This is just a spectacular afternoon and I’m…
Remarks of Dr. Jill Biden at Southwestern Community College Commencement
Southwestern Community College Commencement Creston, Iowa May 11, 2012 As Prepared for Delivery Good evening, everyone! It’s wonderful to be here in Iowa to celebrate such an important day with…
White House Announces New Steps to Cut Red Tape, Eliminate Unnecessary Regulations
Changes Expected to Help Save Businesses and Consumers Nearly $6 Billion WASHINGTON, DC – Today, as part of the Obama Administration’s unprecedented government-wide regulatory review, the White House announced five…
Administration Officials Announce National Strategy to Increase Travel and Tourism in the United States to 100 Million Visitors Annually by 2021
WASHINGTON, DC – Commerce Secretary John Bryson and Interior Secretary Ken Salazar today announced the Administration’s National Tourism and Travel Strategy – delivering on President Obama’s call in January for…
Obama Administration Continues Efforts to Increase Travel and Tourism in the United States
On January 19th, 2012, President Obama signed an Executive Order and announced new administrative initiatives to significantly increase travel and tourism in and to the United States. The U.S. travel…
Commitments to Promote Financial Empowerment Across the Country
Today, Cecilia Muñoz, Director of the Domestic Policy Council, joined by businesses and community leaders from across the country at the White House Summit on Financial Capability and Empowerment, announced…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: • Caitlin Durkovich – Assistant Secretary for Infrastructure Protection, Department of…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Deborah Ruth Malac, of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United…
Remarks by the First Lady and Dr. Jill Biden at Mother’s Day Tea
East Room 2:07 P.M. EDT DR. BIDEN: Good afternoon, everyone. And thank you all for being here. It’s great to have you at the White House. I want to thank…