Columbia College Chicago, Illinois 11:31 A.M. CDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Good morning, you guys. STUDENTS: Good morning. MRS. OBAMA: I am thrilled to be here. I mean, in addition to giving me an excuse to come home…
Archive: July 18, 2013
East Room 11:30 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you very much. Thank you so much, everybody. I want to thank Morgan for that introduction. And I want to thank all of you for being here. There are…
President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke by phone today as part of their regular consultations. The two leaders discussed regional issues including recent developments in Egypt, Iran, and Syria. The President encouraged Prime Minister Netanyahu to continue to work…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Beth Robinson – Under Secretary, Department of Energy Jessica Garfola Wright – Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Department of…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate Carolyn “Carrie” Hessler Radelet as Director of the Peace Corps: President Obama said, “As Deputy Director of the Peace Corps, Carrie has been instrumental in recruiting and training thousands…
Statement from the President on the Confirmation of Gina McCarthy as the Next Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency I am pleased that today the Senate took bipartisan action to confirm Gina McCarthy as the next Administrator of the Environmental…
On Thursday, July 18, 2013, the President signed into law: H.R. 251, the “South Utah Valley Electric Conveyance Act,” which directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey all right, title, and interest of the United States of the fixtures…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Father Pius Pietrzyk – Member, Board of Directors of the Legal Services Corporation President Obama announced his intent to nominate the…
I welcome today’s confirmation of Tom Perez to serve as Secretary of Labor. Tom has lived the American dream himself, and has dedicated his career to keeping it within reach for hardworking families across the country. At the Department of…
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:04 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: I may have had something to announce, but I can’t remember what it was. (Laughter.) So I’ll go straight to your questions. Jim. Q Thanks, Jay. Two things on…
