Statement by the Press Secretary on Aerial Bombardments in Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile States »
Release Time: For Immediate Release The United States strongly condemns the bombing by the Sudanese Armed Forces of civilian populations in Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile States in Sudan. Aerial attacks on civilian targets are unjustified and unacceptable. Such attacks are a violation of international law and compound the ongoing crisis in these areas. We [...]
President Obama’s Plan to Put Veterans Back to Work »
Release Time: For Immediate Release In his State of the Union address, President Obama called for a new Veterans Job Corps initiative to help our returning veterans find pathways to civilian employment. The Administration’s new veteran employment initiatives, coupled with the work that President Obama has already accomplished in creating employment opportunities for veterans, will [...]
First Lady Michelle Obama to embark on three day national tour celebrating the second anniversary of Let’s Move! »
Release Time: For Immediate Release February 9th – 11th, First Lady to make stops in Des Moines, Iowa; Little Rock, Arkansas; Fort Worth, Texas; Dallas, Texas; Homestead, Florida; Longwood, Florida & Orlando, Florida WASHINGTON – On February 9, 2012, First Lady Michelle Obama will kick off a three day, nation-wide tour celebrating the second anniversary [...]
Message — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Situation in or in Relation to Côte d’Ivoire »
TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency, unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the [...]
Notice — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Situation in or in Relation to Côte d’Ivoire »
Release Time: For Immediate Release NOTICE – – – – – – – CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO THE SITUATION IN OR IN RELATION TO CÔTE D'IVOIRE On February 7, 2006, by Executive Order 13396, the President declared a national emergency, pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706), [...]
Remarks by the President on the Veterans Job Corps »
Release Time: For Immediate Release Fire Station #5 Arlington, Virginia 11:30 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you! Thank you, guys. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Everybody, please have a seat. Well, good morning, everybody. AUDIENCE: Good morning! THE PRESIDENT: Jacob, thank you for that introduction. More importantly, thank you for your extraordinary service to our [...]
NEW DETAILS: President Obama to Host White House Science Fair »
Release Time: For Immediate Release Event Will Highlight Winners of National Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Competitions WASHINGTON, DC — On Tuesday, February 7th, President Obama will host the second White House Science Fair celebrating the student winners of a broad range of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) competitions from across the country. [...]
Presidential Memorandum — Delegation of Authority Pursuant to Sections 110(d)(4) and 110(f) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, as Amended »
Release Time: For Immediate Release MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE SUBJECT: Delegation of Authority Pursuant to Sections 110(d)(4) and 110(f) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, as Amended By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of [...]
U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk Announces U.S. Victory in Challenge to China’s Raw Materials Export Restraints »
Release Time: For Immediate Release Washington, D.C. – U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk today announced that the World Trade Organization (WTO) Appellate Body found China’s export restraints on several industrial raw materials used as key components in the steel, aluminum, and chemicals industries to be inconsistent with China’s WTO obligations. The Appellate Body affirmed a [...]
President Obama Announces Another Key Administration Post »
Release Time: For Immediate Release WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Jeremiah O. Norton – Member, Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Jeremiah O. [...]
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts »
Release Time: For Immediate Release WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Bill Baer – Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division, Department of Justice Marcilynn A. Burke – Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management, Department of the Interior Joseph Jordan – Administrator [...]
WEEKLY ADDRESS: It’s Time for Congress to Act to Help Responsible Homeowners »
Release Time: For Immediate Release WASHINGTON, DC—In this week’s address, President Obama continued his call for a return to American values, including fairness and equality, as part of his blueprint for an economy built to last. This is why the President is sending Congress his plan to give responsible homeowners the chance to save thousands [...]
2012 State of the Union Address »
President Barack Obama delivers his 2012 State of the Union address. White House.gov Photo Gallery Feed
February 2012: Photo of the Day »
Check out the White House Photo Office’s picks for Photo of the Day in February of 2012. White House.gov Photo Gallery Feed