Category: Feb-2014

President Obama spoke by phone today with Prime Minister Matteo Renzi of Italy to congratulate him on his new office and to reaffirm the deep and enduring bonds that the United States and Italy share.  The President expressed support for Prime Minister Renzi’s leadership on creating economic growth and jobs, and he looks forward to…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Todd Sunhwae Kim, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals for the term of fifteen years, vice Kathryn A. Oberly, retired.

House Speaker Tip O’Neill used to say “All politics is local”, but in John Dingell’s case, all politics has always been personal. It’s only when you have a personal relationship with someone that you establish trust, even when you’re on opposite sides of an issue. Through 59 years of public service, John fought for what…

President Obama joined Vice President Biden’s meeting today with Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili.  The President and Vice President both congratulated the Prime Minister for Georgia’s success in completing the country’s first peaceful, democratic transition of power, and urged the Prime Minister to continue working with all of Georgia’s leaders and with civil society to…

Today, President Obama met with a bipartisan group of western Governors to talk about a variety of issues facing their states, including the increasing frequency and severity of drought, wildfire, and other extreme weather events. The President reiterated the Administration’s commitment to aid preparedness for, response to, and recovery from these natural disasters. He also…

Today, the President hosted a conference call with state and local elected officials to discuss efforts to enroll residents in the health insurance marketplaces.  On the call were mayors, county officials, city council members, and state legislators from across the country, as well as community leaders who have been working on ACA enrollment efforts with…

State Dining Room 11:15 A.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Thank you very much.  Thanks for making the Cabinet stand up for me.  (Laughter.)  I appreciate it. It’s great to see you all.  And I don’t know about you all, I had a great time last night and got a chance to actually do what we…

South Court Auditorium 4:19 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA:  Hello!  (Applause.)  Well, hello there.  Yay, yay, yay!  You guys rest.  Sit yourselves down.  Welcome to the White House — or the building across the street from the White House.  (Laughter.)  It’s the same thing.  I am so glad you all could join us as we celebrate…

State Dining Room 7:11 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Good evening, everybody.  Please have a seat.  Have a seat.  Well, welcome to the White House.  Everybody looks fabulous.  I am truly honored to be one of Michelle Obama’s guests tonight here at dinner.  (Laughter.)  I want to thank all the governors and their better halves for…

WASHINGTON, DC—In this week’s address, President Obama said this is a year of action, and he will do everything he can to restore opportunity for all.  The President already lifted the wages for federal contract workers, and he calls on the American people to tell Congress to finish the job by boosting the federal minimum…