Category: Jun2015

The First Lady and the Presidential Delegation are proud to share the Let’s Move! successes and are looking forward to learning from leaders from other countries about how they’re addressing the issue of childhood obesity and raising healthier families. Globally, the prevalence of obesity has nearly doubled since 1980; diabetes has increased worldwide by 45…

The First Lady and the Presidential Delegation are proud to share the Let’s Move! successes and are looking forward to learning from leaders from other countries about how they’re addressing the issue of childhood obesity and raising healthier families. Globally, the prevalence of obesity has nearly doubled since 1980; diabetes has increased worldwide by 45…

As the new crescent moon brings in the holy month of Ramadan, Michelle and I send our warmest greetings to all those observing the month of fasting in the United States and around the world. Ramadan is a time in which families and communities come together for iftars and prayers in festive gatherings that demonstrate…

Today, President Obama called Golden State Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr to congratulate him and the Warriors on winning the NBA Finals. The President noted how exciting the series was to watch and recognized the team’s perseverance in winning its first title in forty years. The President applauded the team’s efforts, especially Stephen Curry and…

Today, President Obama called Chicago Blackhawks Head Coach Joel Quenneville, Principal Owner and Chairman Rocky Wirtz, and team captain Jonathan Toews to congratulate the Blackhawks on winning the Stanley Cup. The President commended their leadership, and the entire team’s efforts on their third championship in six years. The President added that he looks forward to…

The President met separately with a group of Senate Democrats and House Democrats who supported trade legislation at the White House.  He reiterated his commitment to working with leaders in Congress to pass both TPA and TAA and made clear that he will only back a path forward that sends both bills to his desk.…

This afternoon, Vice President Joe Biden hosted Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez at the White House. The Vice President emphasized the Obama Administration’s ongoing support for efforts by Central American governments to address the economic and social factors contributing to increases in illicit migration to the United States. The Vice President and President Hernandez reviewed…

As the new crescent moon brings in the holy month of Ramadan, Michelle and I send our warmest greetings to all those observing the month of fasting in the United States and around the world. Ramadan is a time in which families and communities come together for iftars and prayers in festive gatherings that demonstrate the…