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Archive: October 19, 2015

October 20, 2015 MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY SUBJECT:      Delegation of Authority for Drafting and Submission of the International Trade Data System Annual Report to the Congress By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and…

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room  12:55 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST:  Good afternoon, everybody.  Happy Monday, and happy fall.  Seasons are changing.  I do not have anything at the top, so we can go straight to questions.   Julie, do…

The First Lady’s Reach Higher initiative brings together over 20 social media, business, and nonprofit partners to help launch Better Make Room, a campaign squarely directed at Generation Z (14-19 year olds) The First Lady launched her Reach Higher initiative…

Today, the White House will announce new commitments from companies from across the American economy who are joining the American Business Act on Climate Pledge. With this announcement, 81 companies will have signed the American Business Act on Climate Pledge to demonstrate…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama will host the second-ever White House Astronomy Night and highlight the importance of inspiring more girls and boys with the wonder of science and space. The event will bring together students, teachers, astronomers, engineers,…

President Obama will host Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif of Pakistan at the White House on Thursday, October 22.  The visit will highlight the enduring nature of the U.S.-Pakistan relationship and provide an opportunity to strengthen our cooperation on issues of…

WASHINGTON, DC – On Thursday, November 5, President Obama will host the 2015 White House Tribal Nations Conference in Washington, DC. The conference will provide leaders from the 567 federally recognized tribes the opportunity to interact directly with high-level federal…

East Room In case you missed it – FACT SHEET: The First Lady Announces #BetterMakeRoom Campaign  #BetterMakeRoom on the White House South Drive By Students from Washington DC’s Duke Ellington School of the Arts   11:24 A.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA:…

Roosevelt Room 12:00 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Well, I just had the opportunity to meet with CEOs from across the country who are acting on climate change.   Historically, when you start talking about an issue like climate change, the…