President Obama to Meet with President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness at the White House
WASHINGTON, DC – On January 17, President Obama will convene a meeting at the White House with the President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness to discuss initiatives and policies to…
Readout of the President’s Call with King Abdullah of Jordan
President Obama spoke with King Abdullah of Jordan by phone earlier today and congratulated him on Jordan’s role in convening the meetings between Israeli and Palestinian negotiators earlier this week…
Statement by the President on the Celebration of Coptic Christmas
Michelle and I wish Coptic Orthodox Christians in the United States and around the world a blessed and joyous Christmas. On this special day, we give thanks for the extraordinary…
President Obama Signs Massachusetts Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and ordered Federal aid to supplement commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a…
Readout of the Vice President’s Call with the Prime Minister of Kuwait
Vice President Biden spoke by phone today with His Excellency Prime Minister Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah of Kuwait. The Vice President congratulated the Prime Minister on his recent appointment to…
Remarks by the President at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Washington, D.C. 12:02 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, it is wonderful to see all of you. I thought I would just drop by to help your…
We Can’t Wait: The White House Announces Federal and Private Sector Commitments to Provide Employment Opportunities for Nearly 180,000 Youth
Today, the White House announced Summer Jobs+, a new call to action for businesses, non-profits, and government to work together to provide pathways to employment for low-income and disconnected youth…
Readout of the Vice President’s Call with Prime Minister Erdogan of Turkey
In the context of close U.S.-Turkish consultation on matters of mutual interest, Vice President Biden and Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed regional issues, including political developments in Iraq, by…
Remarks by the President on the Defense Strategic Review
The Pentagon 11:00 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. The United States of America is the greatest force for freedom and security that the world has ever known. And…
President Obama Announces Recess Appointments to Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – President Obama announced today his intent to recess appoint four individuals to fill key administration posts that have been left vacant. • Richard Cordray, Director, Consumer Financial…