When John Glenn blasted off from Cape Canaveral atop an Atlas rocket in 1962, he lifted the hopes of a nation. And when his Friendship 7 spacecraft splashed down a few hours later, the first American to orbit the Earth…
Category: Statement and Releases
Over the last eight years, this Administration has made improving the already strong relationship between the United State and Mexico a top priority because improved relations between our two countries has a direct impact on the lives of the Mexican…
On Thursday, December 8, 2016, the President signed into law: H.R. 4665, the “Outdoor Recreation Jobs and Economic Impact Act of 2016,” which requires the Department of Commerce to conduct an assessment of the outdoor recreation economy of the United…
TEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT TO THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE December 8, 2016 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) I am transmitting a revised alternative plan for locality pay…
Any minute spent with John Glenn was a blessing. Because for all his heroism that history will remember—in war, in space, in public life—you felt something deeper. You felt his capacity to love—the country he inspired, the people of Ohio…
“…the strongest foundation for human progress lies in open economies, open societies, and in open governments.” –President Obama, September 20, 2011, at the launch of the Open Government Partnership in New York The Open Government Partnership Five years ago, President…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Jason Glass – Member, Board of Directors of the National Board for Education Sciences Susanna Loeb – Member, Board of Directors…
Seventy-five years ago today, a sudden and unprovoked attack turned a tranquil harbor into a sea of flames. Over 2,400 American patriots lost their lives in the attack on Pearl Harbor—military and civilian, men, women and children. Their sacrifice galvanized…
The White House launched the Equal Pay Pledge in June at the first-ever United State of Women Summit, encouraging companies from across the American economy to take action to advance equal pay. Today we are announcing new signatories to the White House…
A humanitarian disaster is taking place before our very eyes. Some 200,000 civilians, including many children, in eastern Aleppo are cut off from food and medicine supplies. Aleppo is being subjected to daily bombings and artillery attacks by the Syrian…
