First Lady & Dr. Biden Announce “Joining Forces Community Challenge” finalists from across the country
From more than 300 submissions, 20 finalists recognized for displaying exemplary support to military families and veterans Challenge winners to be announced this Spring, based on input from Tom Brokaw,…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of British Prime Minister Cameron
President Obama and the First Lady will welcome Prime Minister David Cameron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and his wife, Samantha Cameron, to the White…
President Obama Signs Alaska Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Alaska and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a…
Statement by the President on Passage of the STOCK Act
In my State of the Union Address, I laid out a blueprint for an economy built to last, where everyone gets a fair shot, everyone does their fair share, and…
President Obama Nominates Two to Serve on the US District Court
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Stephanie Marie Rose and Michael P. Shea to serve on the United States District Court. “These individuals have demonstrated the talent, expertise, and…
President Obama Nominates Two to Serve as US Marshals
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Jamie A. Hainsworth and Louise W. Kelton to serve as United States Marshals. “These dedicated law enforcement officials have devoted their careers to…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Jamie A. Hainsworth, of Rhode Island, to be United States Marshal for the District of Rhode Island for the term of four years, vice Steven…
Statement by the Press Secretary on Aerial Bombardments in Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile States
The United States strongly condemns the bombing by the Sudanese Armed Forces of civilian populations in Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile States in Sudan. Aerial attacks on civilian targets are…
Remarks by the President on Housing
James Lee Community Center Falls Church, Virginia 11:05 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Everybody please have a…
Remarks by the First Lady at Let’s Move Food Access Event
Northgate Gonzalez Market Site Inglewood, California 9:19 A.M. PST MRS. OBAMA: Thank you. Good morning, Inglewood, yes! (Applause.) It’s good to say that, right? It’s good to be here. You…