“I’m reaching out to some of America’s leading foundations and corporations on a new initiative to help more young men of color facing especially tough odds to stay on track and reach their full potential.” – President Barack Obama, January…
Category: Statement and Releases
The President will welcome Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to the White House on Monday, March 17. The President looks forward to reviewing with President Abbas the progress in the Israeli-Palestinian negotiations. They will also discuss our continuing effort to…
Major child care provider commits to implement nutrition and physical activity standards that align with Let’s Move! Child Care goals WASHINGTON, DC—Today, First Lady Michelle Obama joins the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) and Learning Care Group to announce…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Lisa S. Disbrow, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Air Force, vice Jamie Michael Morin. Robert W. Holleyman II, of Louisiana, to be a Deputy United States Trade Representative, with the rank…
This afternoon in the State Dining Room, the President met with foundation and business leaders as well as elected officials and senior administration officials to discuss his “My Brother’s Keeper” Initiative. The President reiterated his belief in the core American…
The first in his family to graduate from college, and the first Hispanic Congressman ever elected from Arizona, Ed Pastor has spent his life fighting to give every American the same chance to work hard and get ahead that this…
Announces $400 million in new private sector commitments toward ConnectED goal WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama will host the first ever White House Student Film Festival, an event that will showcase the power of technology to boost learning and…
Vice President Biden called Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk today to welcome the formation of a new government in Ukraine. The Vice President emphasized that this is an important opportunity not only to bring peace, stability, and unity to Ukraine,…
The United States strongly supports Ukrainian leaders’ ongoing work to form an inclusive, multiparty government to represent all the people of Ukraine as they prepare for May elections, and to restore order, stability, and unity to the country. As the…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama nominated Judge Robin L. Rosenberg to serve on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. “I am pleased to nominate this distinguished individual to serve on the United States…
