Subscribe
Archive: October 15, 2014

EXECUTIVE ORDER – – – – – – – ORDERING THE SELECTED RESERVE AND CERTAIN INDIVIDUAL READY RESERVE MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES TO ACTIVE DUTY By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws…

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room   Please see below for a correction, marked with asterisks. **Secretary Hagel ordered a comprehensive review of the Military Health System, which is now complete.  He will continue to monitor our progress at making…

In January, President Obama issued a three-part call to action – to employers, to communities across the country, and to federal agencies – to help Americans who are ready to work find jobs, and to help more of the long-term…

President Obama spoke yesterday evening with Prime Minister Abe of Japan to discuss cooperation in confronting the Ebola epidemic, their shared vision for the Trans Pacific Partnership, and the security situation in Northeast Asia. President Obama thanked Prime Minister Abe…

Today, the President participated in a video conference with his counterparts Prime Minister David Cameron of the United Kingdom, President François Hollande of France, Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany, and Prime Minister Matteo Renzi of Italy.  The group discussed the…

Vice President Joe Biden spoke today with Moldovan Prime Minister Iurie Leanca about bilateral relations and developments in the region. The Vice President underscored his support for Moldova’s sovereignty and territorial integrity as well as its European integration path, and noted…

On November 18-23, the White House Visitor Center will show an exhibit entitled: “Thank you to the United States: Three Gifts to Presidents in Gratitude for American Generosity Abroad.” Among those gifts displayed will be the Ghazir Rug.  The rug,…

President Obama spoke by phone this afternoon with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and discussed the need for all sides to fulfill their obligations under the Minsk Protocol of September 5 and Minsk Memorandum of September 19.  Both leaders agreed that…

The President met with members of his Cabinet today to discuss the current Ebola cases in the United States and the aggressive measures the Administration is taking in response. The President’s advisors provided him with an update on the status…

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 11:29 A.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA:  Hey, Philadelphia!  (Applause.)  You all are looking good.  I’m really thrilled, I’m really proud to be here with you.  I am here — AUDIENCE MEMBER:  We love you! MRS. OBAMA:  I love you,…