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On Tuesday, March 26, 2013, the President signed into law: H.R. 933, the “Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013,” in which Divisions A through E provide fiscal year (FY) 2013 full-year appropriations through September 30, 2013, for the Departments of…

Beginning today and continuing throughout the week, the White House will be announcing this year’s Easter Egg Roll talent.  Each day this week, look for new talent updates on the Let’s Move! twitter account, @LetsMove, and on the Let’s Move!…

As we prepare for our fifth Seder in the White House, Michelle and I send our warmest wishes to all those celebrating Passover here in America, in the State of Israel, and around the world. Tonight, Jewish families will gather…

National Monuments Will Generate Tourism and Economic Benefits for Local Economies, Honor African-American History, Mark Delaware’s first National Park Site WASHINGTON, DC – President Obama today signed proclamations establishing five new national monuments, using his authority under the Antiquities Act,…

Vice President Biden met with Foreign Minister Bob Carr of Australia today at the White House.  The Vice President underscored the strength of the partnership and friendship between the United States and Australia, highlighting the shared values and common purpose…

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Maine and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a severe winter storm, snowstorm, and flooding during the period of…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama delivered remarks at a naturalization ceremony for service members and civilians in the East Room of the White House. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Alejandro Mayorkas presented the countries of the candidates for…

THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 23, 2013  Statement by the President on the Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act Three years ago today, I signed into law the principle that in the…

THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 23, 2013 Statement by the Press Secretary Today, the Senate passed a budget plan that will create jobs and cut the deficit in a balanced way.  Like…

I welcome the call today between Prime Minister Netanyahu and Prime Minister Erdogan.  The United States deeply values our close partnerships with both Turkey and Israel, and we attach great importance to the restoration of positive relations between them in…