Statement by the Press Secretary On Monday, May 17, 2010, the President signed into law: H.R. 3714 – Daniel Pearl Freedom of the Press Act of 2009

We acknowledge the efforts that have been made by Turkey and Brazil.  The proposal announced in Tehran must now be conveyed clearly and authoritatively to the IAEA before it can be considered by the international community. Given Iran’s repeated failure…

Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation Members Pledge Product Changes to Reduce 1.5 Trillion Calories by 2015 Washington, DC – First Lady Michelle Obama today announced  that the Partnership for a Healthier America has signed an agreement with The Healthy Weight Commitment…

WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate John S. Pistole as Assistant Secretary for the Department of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration). President Obama said, “The talent and knowledge John has acquired in more than two…

WASHINGTON– On the morning of Thursday, May 27, 2010, at approximately 10:35 AM, President Obama will welcome the NCAA Men’s Basketball Champion Duke Blue Devils to the White House to honor their 2009-2010 season.

NOMINATION SENT TO THE SENATE: John S. Pistole, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security, vice Edmund S. Hawley, resigned.

WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key administration post: Helen Reed-Rowe, Ambassador to the Republic of Palau, Department of State President Obama also announced his intent to appoint Harold Varmus…

President Obama and South Korean President Lee Myong-bak spoke this evening by telephone as part of their ongoing consultations on the full range of U.S.-ROK alliance issues.  President Lee provided an update on the status of the investigation into the…