NOTICE – – – – – – – CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO SOMALIA On April 12, 2010, by Executive Order 13536, I declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C.…
Category: Statement and Releases
Michelle and I are saddened to hear about the passing of Roger Ebert. For a generation of Americans – and especially Chicagoans – Roger was the movies. When he didn’t like a film, he was honest; when he did, he…
President Obama will welcome Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates to the White House on Tuesday, April 16. The President looks forward to discussing with the Crown Prince the strong and enduring ties between…
FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA AND EPICURIOUS HOST SECOND RECIPE CHALLENGE TO PROMOTE HEALTHY EATING NATIONWIDE “The Healthy Lunchtime Challenge” Welcomes Children and Their Parents to Create Healthy Lunch Recipes for an Invite to a Kids’ “State Dinner” at the White…
“If we want to make the best products, we also have to invest in the best ideas… Every dollar we invested to map the human genome returned $140 to our economy… Today, our scientists are mapping the human brain to…
Event includes Evening Performances and Daytime Student Workshop Honoring Memphis Soul Sound Tuesday, April 9 * White House – As part of their “In Performance at the White House” series, the President and First Lady will invite music legends and…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Brian Deese – Deputy Director, Office of Management and Budget President Obama said, “From helping to navigate our rescue of…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Janine Davidson – Member, National Commission on the Structure of the Air Force Lieutenant General Dennis M. McCarthy, USMC (Ret) –…
On behalf of the President and the people of the United States, we congratulate Uhuru Kenyatta on his election as president of Kenya. We also congratulate the people of Kenya on the peaceful conduct of the election and commend Raila…
Investing in infrastructure not only makes our roads, bridges, and ports safer and gives our businesses and workers the tools to compete successfully in the global economy, it also creates thousands of good American jobs that cannot be outsourced. Since…
