East Room 3:43 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Everybody, please have a seat. Well, good afternoon, everybody. AUDIENCE: Good afternoon. THE PRESIDENT: Welcome to the White House. And thank you, Christian, for that outstanding introduction. And thank you for…
Archive: February 27, 2014
La Petite Academy Bowie, Maryland 2:26 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: I came out here to take a picture with all of you — but because this daycare center that you guys get to go to is doing so good at…
East Room 11:22 A.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Good morning, everyone. It’s great to have you all here. Let me start by thanking Shanese for that very kind introduction and for her wonderful remarks. Let me just say, Shanese, when we…
Vice President Biden called Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk today to welcome the formation of a new government in Ukraine. The Vice President emphasized that this is an important opportunity not only to bring peace, stability, and unity to Ukraine,…
Announces $400 million in new private sector commitments toward ConnectED goal WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama will host the first ever White House Student Film Festival, an event that will showcase the power of technology to boost learning and…
The first in his family to graduate from college, and the first Hispanic Congressman ever elected from Arizona, Ed Pastor has spent his life fighting to give every American the same chance to work hard and get ahead that this…
This afternoon in the State Dining Room, the President met with foundation and business leaders as well as elected officials and senior administration officials to discuss his “My Brother’s Keeper” Initiative. The President reiterated his belief in the core American…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Lisa S. Disbrow, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Air Force, vice Jamie Michael Morin. Robert W. Holleyman II, of Louisiana, to be a Deputy United States Trade Representative, with the rank…
Major child care provider commits to implement nutrition and physical activity standards that align with Let’s Move! Child Care goals WASHINGTON, DC—Today, First Lady Michelle Obama joins the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) and Learning Care Group to announce…
The President will welcome Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to the White House on Monday, March 17. The President looks forward to reviewing with President Abbas the progress in the Israeli-Palestinian negotiations. They will also discuss our continuing effort to…
