Remarks by the President at Presentation of the National Medals of Science and the National Medals of Technology and Innovation
THE PRESIDENT: Welcome, everybody. Please have a seat. It is a great pleasure to be with so many outstanding innovators and inventors. And I’m glad we could convince them all…
Remarks by the President on Ending the War in Iraq James S. Brady Press Briefing Room
CORRECTION: “Now, even as we remove our last troops from Iraq, we’re beginning to bring our troops home from Afghanistan, where we’ve begun a transition to Afghan security and leadership.”…
White House to Eliminate $3.5 Billion in Wasteful Federal Real Estate Costs
Multi-Million dollar Georgetown Property Deemed Excess Today, Updated Map and Dashboard Unveiled WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the White House Campaign to Cut Waste announced important progress in the effort to…
Statement by the President on the Occasion of Azerbaijan’s Independence Day
On behalf of the American people, I want to extend my best wishes to all those who are celebrating Azerbaijan’s Independence Day—in Azerbaijan, in the United States and around the…
Statement from President Obama on the Senate Vote on Teacher and First Responder Jobs
For the second time in two weeks, every single Republican in the United States Senate has chosen to obstruct a bill that would create jobs and get our economy going…
White House to Eliminate $3.5 Billion in Wasteful Federal Real Estate Costs
Multi-Million dollar Georgetown Property Deemed Excess Today, Updated Map and Dashboard Unveiled WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the White House Campaign to Cut Waste announced important progress in the effort to…
FRIDAY UPDATED: President Obama to Sign Korea, Panama, Colombia Free Trade Agreements and Trade Adjustment Assistance
WASHINGTON, DC – On Friday, October 21st, President Obama will sign the Korea, Panama and Colombia Free Trade Agreements and the renewal of Trade Adjustment Assistance for workers in the…
Readout of the President’s Videoconference with Chancellor Merkel, President Sarkozy and Prime Minister Cameron
President Obama held a videoconference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, French President Nicolas Sarkozy, and British Prime Minister David Cameron. They discussed developments in Libya and the European financial crisis.…
Fact Sheet: The United States and Norway – NATO Allies and Global Partners
President Obama hosted Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg for a meeting in the Oval Office on October 20. The visit underscored the close ties between the United States and Norway,…
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: Bonnie Bassler –Member, National Science Board, National Science Foundation Carla M.…