Statement by the Vice President on the One Year Anniversary of 3/11 in Japan
On Sunday we will mark the first anniversary of the terrible disaster that shook an island, surged an ocean and cracked a reactor in the Tohoku region of Japan. As…
White House Announces New Chief Technology Officer
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama appointed Todd Park as Assistant to the President and U.S. Chief Technology Officer (CTO), filling a vacancy created by last month’s departure of Aneesh…
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: Arthur Bienenstock – Member, National Science Board, National Science Foundation Paula…
Readout of the President’s Call with President-Elect Putin
President Obama called Russian President-elect and Prime Minister Putin to congratulate him on his recent victory in the Russian Presidential election. President Obama highlighted achievements in U.S.-Russia relations over the…
President Obama Signs Indiana Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Indiana and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe…
Remarks by the First Lady at International Women of Courage Awards
Department of State Washington, D.C. 11:14 A.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Good morning, everyone. To say it is a pleasure to be here with…
Remarks by President Obama and President John Atta Mills of Ghana
Oval Office 3:55 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, it is a great pleasure to welcome President Mills and his delegation from Ghana. This gives me the opportunity to return the…
Fact Sheet: We Can’t Wait: White House Launches Ethics.gov to Promote Government Accountability and Transparency
President Obama has consistently made clear that he will strive to lead the most open, transparent, and accountable government in history. For over three years, the Administration has done much…
Readout of President Obama’s Video Conference with President Karzai
Earlier today, the President held a video conference with President Karzai of Afghanistan, as a part of their regular consultations. President Karzai updated the President on the security situation in…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 347
On Thursday, March 8, 2012, the President signed into law: H.R. 347, the “Federal Restricted Buildings and Grounds Improvement Act of 2011,” which makes it a Federal crime to enter…