President Obama called Dr. Mohamed Morsi today to congratulate him on his victory in Egypt’s presidential election. The President underscored that the United States will continue to support Egypt’s transition to democracy and stand by the Egyptian people as they…
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President Obama called General Ahmed Shafiq today to commend him on a well-run campaign. The President encouraged General Shafiq to continue to play a role in Egyptian politics by supporting the democratic process and working to unify the Egyptian people. …
The full text of the op-ed by President Barack Obama is printed below. The piece was published today in Newsweek. President Obama Reflects on the Impact of Title IX By President Obama Coaching my daughter Sasha’s basketball team is one…
On June 22, 1999, the Supreme Court ruled in Olmstead v.L.C. that the unjustified institutional isolation of people with disabilities is a form of unlawful discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Obama Administration has made significant progress…
In anticipation of “Olympic Day,” a global commemoration on June 23rd of the birth of the modern Olympic Games,President Obama today announced the Presidential Delegation to the Opening Ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games in London. First Lady Michelle Obama will…
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Vermont and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a severe storm, tornado, and flooding on May 29, 2012. Federal…
Last night I accepted the resignation of John Bryson as Secretary of the Department of Commerce. I want to extend my deepest thanks and appreciation to John for his service over the past months, and wish him and his family…
Today, Vice President Biden, Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett and White House Advisor on Violence Against Women Lynn Rosenthal hosted an event to launch a new Public Service Announcement (PSA) about dating violence as part of the Vice President’s 1 is…
On Thursday, June 21, 2012, the President signed into law: H.R. 5883, which makes a technical correction in Public Law 112 108; and H.R. 5890, which corrects a citation in the Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2012.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: David “Mas” Masumoto – Member, National Council on the Arts Polly Trottenberg – Under Secretary for Policy, Department of Transportation President…
