MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES SUBJECT: Enhanced Collection of Relevant Data and Statistics Relating to Women I am proud to work with the White House Council on Women and Girls, the Office of Management and Budget,…
A PROCLAMATION President Abraham Lincoln is revered in American history as the leader who held together a fractured country and liberated millions from slavery. His words are memorized by America’s schoolchildren, and his name is synonymous with freedom and unity.…
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:18 P.M. EST MR. PFEIFFER: Thanks, everyone. Sorry we’re late. This briefing is, as I think was indicated in the guidance, on the record, not embargoed. The purpose of it is, as you know,…
East Room ***Please note the correction to the President’s remarks below. 1:17 P.M. EST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good afternoon. I am delighted to welcome my friend and partner, President Calderón, back to the White House. I want to discuss our meeting…
First Lady Michelle Obama to Join NHL, USA Hockey in Hosting Youth Clinic WASHINGTON—On Friday, March 11, at 3:00 p.m. ET, President and Mrs. Obama will welcome the Stanley Cup Champion Chicago Blackhawks to the White House to honor the…
Mexican Trucks: President Obama and President Calderón today announced that Mexico and the United States have found a clear path to resolving the cross-border long-haul trucking dispute. This path will allow for the establishment of a reciprocal, phased-in program…
“We had a good meeting, and the conversation will continue.”
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Danny Glaser, Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing, Department of the Treasury Jon Leibowitz, Commissioner and Chairman, Federal Trade Commission Robert E. Patterson,…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Eric S. Edelman, Member, Board of Directors of the United States Institute of Peace President Obama announced his intent to nominate…
President Obama spoke with President Karzai yesterday via video teleconference. The two leaders spoke for approximately one hour and discussed a number of topics, including the beginning of transition to Afghan security lead, the renewal of the U.S.-Afghanistan Strategic Partnership…
