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Archive: September 12, 2014

Private Residence Baltimore, Maryland 5:15 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you, everybody, have a seat.  Well, to Howard and the whole family, thank you so much for opening your gorgeous home.  It is actually the fact that Howard has been…

South Lawn 11:48 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you so much.  (Applause.)  Thank you.  Everybody, have a seat.  Have a seat.  Welcome to the White House.  Give Ivan a big round of applause for the introduction.  (Applause.)  Dayna, thank you…

I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Reverend Dr. Ian Paisley.  Dr. Paisley was a man who cared deeply about his faith, his family, and his community.  Through the negotiation of the St. Andrews Agreement and then…

Leading a Presidential Delegation, Dr. Jill Biden has arrived in London, United Kingdom, to join athletes representing the United States at the Invictus Games, an international sporting event for wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans. Ninety six American…

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Hawaii and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Tropical Storm Iselle during the period of August 7-9, 2014. Federal…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Charlotte Burrows – Commissioner, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Isobel Coleman – Representative of the United States to the United Nations for…

On Friday September 12, President Obama will host a ceremony at the White House with the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), President Bill Clinton and hundreds of AmeriCorps members to celebrate the 20th anniversary of AmeriCorps and recognize…

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room **Please see below for a correction to the transcript, marked with an asterisk. 1:21 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST:  Good afternoon, everybody.  Happy Friday.  Let me just do a quick announcement at the top, Jim,…