Remarks by the President at the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the National Museum of African American History and Culture
The National Mall 11:21 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you so much. Please, have a seat. Thank you very much. Well, good morning,…
Statement by the President on Ash Wednesday
Today, Michelle and I honor Ash Wednesday with Christians around the country and across the world. This is at once a solemn and joyous occasion, an opportunity to remember both…
Statement by the President
In my State of the Union, I laid out a blueprint for an economy that’s built to last — where everyone gets a fair shot, everyone pays their fair share,…
Vice President Biden to Travel to Mexico and Honduras
Vice President Joe Biden will travel to Mexico and Honduras from March 4-6. In Mexico City, the Vice President will meet with President Calderón and will underscore the United States’…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 3630
On Wednesday, February 22, 2012, the President signed into law: H.R. 3630, the “Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012,” which extends through December 31, 2012: (1)…
Will Obama win over independent voters in November 2012?
One of the biggest factors to influence the Obama Presidency was the winning over of independent voters in the 2008 elections. According to statistics, 52 % of independents voted for…
Remarks by the President on the Payroll Tax Cut
South Court Auditorium 11:41 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello! Good to see everybody. Please, have a seat. Have a seat. (Applause.) Good morning. I want to thank all of you…
Remarks by the First Lady at Blues Music Clinic
State Dining Room 2:41 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Hey! (Applause.) You guys, rest yourselves. Welcome to the White House. (Laughter.) What do you think? (Applause.) Do you like our house?…
Remarks by the President at “In Performance at the White House” Blues Event
East Room 7:22 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you! (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you. Thank you. Everybody, please have a seat. That sounded pretty good. (Laughter.) I might…
We Can’t Wait: Obama Administration Announces Steps to Boost the Rural Economy, Promote Job Creation
WASHINGTON, DC – As part of the Obama Administration’s “We Can’t Wait” efforts to strengthen the economy, create jobs and support business growth, Administration officials announced three significant actions to…