Statement by the President on the Observance of Diwali
Today, here in America and around the world, Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists will celebrate the holiday of Diwali – the festival of lights. Many who observe this holiday…
Statement from the President on the Retirement of Congressman John Olver
In the State House and Congress, John Olver has proudly served the people of Massachusetts for over forty years. He has fought tirelessly for a cleaner environment, modern infrastructure, more…
Remarks by the First Lady at DNC Event — Plumber’s Hall, Chicago, IL Plumber’s Hall Chicago, Illinois
MRS. OBAMA: Chicago! (Applause.) I see all my neighbors, all my friends, all my — hey, Pauline, how you doing? Love you guys! This is so good! (Applause.) Thank you.…
Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event Ridgeline Restaurant Pepsi Center Denver, Colorado
THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Colorado. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Let me start off just by saying that there are certain people who I’m not sure that I’d wish politics on…
Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event W Hotel San Francisco, California
THE PRESIDENT: Hello, San Francisco! (Applause.) Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Everybody have a seat. It is wonderful to be back in San Francisco, great to be back…
Remarks by the President on College Affordability Auraria Events Center University of Colorado – Denver Campus Denver, Colorado
HE PRESIDENT: Thank you! Well, it is great to be back in Colorado. (Applause.) And it is great to be here at CU Denver. (Applause.) I tend to have some…
FACT SHEET: We Can’t Wait: Obama Administration’s New Initiatives to Help Create Jobs for Veterans
Military medics are on the front lines everyday saving lives; they are the battlefield’s first responders. Yet many military medics who want to work as nurses, physician assistants or in…
White House Announces Secretary Ken Salazar as Administration’s Senior Official Responsible for Oversight of Implementation of Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative
President Obama is pleased to announce that the Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar will be the senior individual responsible for oversight of U.S. implementation of the Extractive Industries Transparency…
We Can’t Wait: Obama Administration to Lower Student Loan Payments for Millions of Borrowers
Actions Offer Recent Graduates an Opportunity to Consolidate Loans and Reduce Interest Rates WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Obama Administration announced it is taking steps to increase college affordability by…
FACT SHEET: “Help Americans Manage Student Loan Debt”
The Administration has made historic investments in Pell Grants and the American Opportunity Tax Credit to help make college more affordable for millions of current and future students. While college…