President Obama Calls on Congress to Act on “To Do List” to Create Jobs
Today, President Obama will travel to the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering’s (CNSE) NanoTech Complex in Albany, New York to call on Congress to act on a “To Do…
Statement by the Press Secretary on Senate Republicans Blocking Bill to Prevent Student Interest Rates from Doubling
t is extremely disappointing that Republicans in the Senate today voted to ask millions of students to pay an average of $1,000 each in order to protect a loophole that…
President Obama Announces Another Key Administration Post
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: • Kristine L. Svinicki – Commissioner, Nuclear Regulatory Commission President…
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: • Maria Lopez De Leon – Member, National Council on the…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Maria Lopez De Leon, of Texas, to be a Member of the National Council on the Arts for a term expiring September 3, 2016, vice…
Statement by the President on Senator Richard Lugar
As a friend and former colleague, I want to express my deep appreciation for Dick Lugar’s distinguished service in the United States Senate. While Dick and I didn’t always agree…
Remarks by the Vice President to the Rabbinical Assembly Leadership
Westin Perimeter North Atlanta, Georgia 11:12 A.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Rabbi, thank you for that warm introduction. As has been observed, I’ve been doing this job in high public…
Remarks by the President, Albany, NY
College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering State University of New York Albany, New York 1:24 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, New York! (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you so much. Thank…
Remarks by the President at the 18th Annual Gala for the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies
Ritz Carlton Washington, D.C. 5:46 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you very much. Thank you. AUDIENCE: Four more years! Four more years! Four more years! Four more…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the President’s Call to President Sarkozy of France
President Obama called President Sarkozy to thank him for his strong leadership and for his friendship and partnership in challenging times. He expressed his appreciation for the valued cooperation that…