Press Conference by the President
THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. As you know, yesterday we had another meeting with the congressional leaders. We’re not having one today, so I thought it would be useful to give…
President Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to the Federal Republic of Germany to Attend the Women’s World Cup Final
President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the Federal Republic of Germany to attend the Women’s World Cup Final on July17, 2011 between the United…
Statement by President Obama on Congressman Dale Kildee’s Retirement
For more than 30 years, Dale Kildee has never forgotten the people he represents or what drives his work in the United States Congress. As a teacher, state legislator and…
Dr. Jill Biden to Lead Presidential Delegation to the Federal Republic of Germany to Attend the Women’s World Cup Final
Washington, DC – On Sunday, July 17th, Dr. Jill Biden will lead a Presidential Delegation to Frankfurt, Germany for the Women’s World Cup Final between the United States of America…
Op-ed by Vice President Biden: Delivering the Accountable Government that Taxpayers Deserve
The full text of the op-ed by Vice President Joe Biden is printed below. The piece titled, “Delivering the Accountable Government that Taxpayers Deserve” was published today in McClatchy Newspapers.…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: David A. Montoya, Inspector General, Department of Housing and Urban Development Chester…
President Obama Announces Another Key Administration Post
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Bruce J. Sherrick, Member, Board of Directors of the Federal Agricultural…
President Obama Signs Puerto Rico Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and ordered Federal aid to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area struck by…
Statement by the President on Attacks in Mumbai
I strongly condemn the outrageous attacks in Mumbai, and my thoughts and prayers are with the wounded and those who have lost loved ones. The U.S. government continues to monitor…
Statement by the President on the Election of Janice Hahn to Congress
I want to extend my congratulations to Congresswoman-elect Janice Hahn for her victory in California’s 36th Congressional District. Janice and I both believe that in order to win the future,…