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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate Carolyn “Carrie” Hessler Radelet as Director of the Peace Corps: President Obama said, “As Deputy Director of the Peace Corps, Carrie has been instrumental in recruiting and training thousands of Peace Corps volunteers who work to promote social and economic development around the world.…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Beth Robinson – Under Secretary, Department of Energy Jessica Garfola Wright – Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Department of Defense Nisha Desai Biswal – Assistant Secretary for South Asian Affairs, Department of State Julia…

President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke by phone today as part of their regular consultations.  The two leaders discussed regional issues including recent developments in Egypt, Iran, and Syria.  The President encouraged Prime Minister Netanyahu to continue to work with Secretary Kerry to resume negotiations with the Palestinians as soon as possible.  The leaders…

East Room 11:30 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Thank you very much.  Thank you so much, everybody.  I want to thank Morgan for that introduction.  And I want to thank all of you for being here.  There are a couple of people that I want to make sure to especially acknowledge. First of…

Columbia College Chicago, Illinois 11:31 A.M. CDT MRS. OBAMA:  Thank you, Mr. Mayor.  Good morning, you guys. STUDENTS:  Good morning. MRS. OBAMA:  I am thrilled to be here.  I mean, in addition to giving me an excuse to come home and sleep in my own bed — (laughter) — it’s really a treat for me…

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 FORMER LIBERIAN REGIME OF CHARLES TAYLOR On July 22, 2004, by Executive Order 13348, the President declared a national emergency with respect to the former Liberian regime of Charles Taylor pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act…

WASHINGTON, DC – On Thursday, July 18th, President Obama will deliver remarks at the White House to discuss how the Affordable Care Act is holding insurance companies accountable and putting money back into the pockets of over 8.5 million Americans. Under the ACA, insurance companies are required to spend at least 80 percent of premium…

On behalf of our family and the people of the United States, Michelle and I extend our warmest wishes and prayers to Nelson Mandela on the occasion of his 95th birthday, as well as to Graça Machel, the Mandela family, and the government and people of South Africa as they mark the fifth annual Nelson…

State Dining Room 11:04 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Well, for decades, the middle class in this country was the engine that powered the economy, and that allowed us to all grow together.  Hard work paid off.  Responsibility was rewarded.  It was that basic bargain that made this country great — that no matter who you…