Category: 2013

The President called Prime Minister-elect Tony Abbott last night to congratulate him and the Opposition Coalition for his success in the Australia federal election on September 7.  The President and Mr. Abbott discussed their grave concern about the use of chemical weapons by the Syrian government, and the viability of the Russian proposal to put…

Mrs. Obama will join the Partnership for a Healthier America and more than a dozen organizations to announce new effort to promote drinking more water Washington, DC – Today, First Lady Michelle Obama will join the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) and actress Eva Longoria in Watertown, Wisconsin to announce PHA’s new effort to…

On Wednesday, October 16, President Obama will welcome the President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic Enrico Letta to the White House.  The visit will highlight the strength of the U.S.-Italy relationship, among the strongest bonds tying together the United States and Europe.  The President and Prime Minister Letta will discuss promoting…

On Monday, Vice President Biden will travel to Charleston, South Carolina, and Savannah, Georgia, to highlight the importance of infrastructure investments in America’s ports to growing our economy. Later in the week, the Vice President will travel to Mexico to meet with President Peña Nieto and participate in the launch of the U.S.-Mexico High Level…

TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Pursuant to section 674(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013, Public Law 112-239, January 2, 2013, I hereby transmit principles for modernizing the military compensation and retirement systems requested by the Act. BARACK OBAMA

Dear Mr. Chairman: Pursuant to section 674(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013, Public Law 112-239, January 2, 2013, I hereby transmit to you and the other members of the Military Compensation and Retirement Commission, the principles for modernizing the military compensation and retirement systems requested by the Act. I wish…

MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY SUBJECT: Continuation of the Exercise of Certain Authorities Under the Trading With the Enemy Act Under section 101(b) of Public Law 95-223 (91 Stat. 1625; 50 U.S.C. App. 5(b) note) and a previous determination on September 10, 2012 (77 FR 56753, September 13, 2012),…

The President today declared an emergency exists in the State of Colorado and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides beginning on September 11, 2013, and continuing. The President’s action authorizes the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management…

The Pentagon Arlington, Virginia 9:32 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Good morning. AUDIENCE:  Good morning! THE PRESIDENT:  From Scripture, we learn of the miracle of restoration.  “You who have made me see many troubles and calamities will revive me again.  From the depths of the earth you will bring me up again.  You will increase my…

USO Warrior and Family Center Fort Belvoir, Virginia 1:49 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA:  You guys look awesome!  What are you doing?  What’s going on?  Are you making hands?  Yes, uh-huh, uh-huh.  Guess what I brought you guys — what do you think is in this basket?  Cookies! CHILD:  I want that one!  (Laughter.) MRS. OBAMA: …