Category: Feb-2014

In my State of the Union Address, I asked more businesses to do what they can to raise their employees’ wages.  Today, I applaud Gap, Inc. for announcing that they intend to raise wages for their employees beginning this year – a decision that will benefit about 65,000 workers in the U.S.  As a chief…

Following is the text of a Joint Statement by North American Leaders: 21st Century North America: Building the Most Competitive and Dynamic Region in the World We, the Leaders of North America, met today in Toluca, Mexico, to recognize the strength of our relationship and open a new chapter in our partnership. We are determined…

Today President Obama met in Toluca, Mexico, with President Peña Nieto of Mexico and Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada for the North American Leaders Summit.  They discussed their vision for a prosperous and secure future for the citizens of all three countries and their shared commitment to work together to realize that vision.   They…

Patio Central Palacio de Gobierno Toluca, Mexico 7:25 P.M. CST PRESIDENT PEÑA NIETO:  (As interpreted.)  Ladies and gentlemen, good evening.  Members of the media.  Your Excellency, President of the United States of America Barack Obama; Prime Minister of Canada Stephen Harper.  Once again, I would like to welcome you to our country. It is a…

Governor’s Office Palacio De Gobierno Del Estado De Mexico Toluca, Mexico 1:00 P.M. CST PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Well, let me thank President Peña Nieto for his wonderful hospitality in hosting us here today.  And it’s a special treat to be able to visit his home town of Toluca. This is my fifth visit to Mexico, and…

Salon del Pueblo Palacio de Gobierno Toluca, Mexico 5:03 P.M. CST PRESIDENT PEÑA NIETO:  (As interpreted.)  Your Excellency, Barack Obama, President of the United States of America; Your Excellency, Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada; ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests:  We are here gathered with representatives from the public, the private, and the social sectors. …

Year of Action: Making Progress Through Executive Action In his State of the Union address, the President outlined a comprehensive agenda to make America a magnet for middle class jobs and business investment. The President highlighted the autoworker, who, implementing the Administration’s historic fuel economy standards, “fine-tuned some of the best, most fuel-efficient cars in…

Over his 15 years in Congress, Rush Holt combined a relentless focus on building a brighter future with an unwavering commitment to improving the everyday lives of the New Jerseyans he represents, especially the veterans he works tirelessly to support.   Just the second research physicist elected to Congress, no one has worked harder to keep…

Vice President Biden called Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych today to express grave concern regarding the crisis on the streets of Kyiv.  He called on President Yanukovych to pull back government forces and to exercise maximum restraint. The Vice President made clear that the United States condemns violence by any side, but that the government bears…

ON-THE-RECORD CONFERENCE CALL COUNCIL OF ECONOMIC ADVISERS CHAIRMAN JASON FURMAN AND CEA MEMBER BETSEY STEVENSON ON THE CBO REPORT ON MINIMUM WAGE Via Telephone 3:56 P.M. EST MR. LEHRICH:  Hey, everybody.  Thanks for joining us.  It’s Matt Lehrich from the White House Press Office.  I know all of you are interested in our reaction to…