The following op-ed by First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden appeared in The Wall Street Journal. First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden: Veterans With Job Skills America Needs When America’s leading companies look to hire top…
Category: Statement and Releases
More than 1.2 million veterans and spouses have been hired or trained since the launch of Joining Forces; today’s announcement includes more than 110,000 new hiring commitments and nearly 60,000 new training commitments for veterans and military spouses over the…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On May 5, 2016, President Barack Obama granted commutation of sentence to 58 individuals. The President commuted the sentences of the following 58 individuals: Jasmine Allen – Bunnell, FL Offense: Conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more…
FACT SHEET: Obama Administration Efforts that have Expanded Opportunities for the Hispanic Community
Cinco de Mayo is a day to celebrate the important cultural contributions of our nation’s Mexican American – and Hispanic – community. Throughout his presidency, President Obama has worked to expand opportunities for all Americans, including the Hispanic community. He…
El Cinco de Mayo es un día para celebrar las importantes contribuciones culturales de nuestra comunidad mexicana – norteamericana e hispana. Durante su mandato, el Presidente Obama ha trabajado para ampliar las oportunidades para todos los estadounidenses, incluyendo la comunidad…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Henry C. Eickelberg – Member, Advisory Committee to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation Sachin Dev Pavithran – Member, Architectural and Transportation…
Michelle and I were saddened to learn of the passing of former Senator Bob Bennett. For 18 years, Bob worked tirelessly in the United States Senate for his fellow Utahns. His commitment to his constituents transcended partisanship and he often…
Actions build on ongoing efforts to combat money laundering, corruption, and tax evasion Today, the Administration announced several important steps to combat money laundering, corruption, and tax evasion, and called upon Congress to take additional action to address these critical…
President Obama spoke by phone today with Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto to congratulate him on the submission to Mexico’s Congress of his “everyday justice” reform package. The leaders committed to continue working jointly to address irregular migration from Central…
President Obama will travel to Ottawa, Canada on June 29 for the North American Leaders’ Summit, where he will meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada and President Enrique Peña Nieto of Mexico. The Summit is further recognition of…
