Category: Sep 2015

Howard County Community College Columbia, Maryland 12:16 P.M. EDT MS. WILLIAMS:  So I’m just going to jump right in.  Mrs. Obama, why community college? MRS. OBAMA:  Well, I was talking to a couple of the students who did the tour with me, and one of the things I pointed out is that when we talk…

Initiative Promotes Citizenship among those who are Eligible  Watch “Stand Stronger” Video featuring President Obama HERE Since the beginning of his Administration, President Obama has made clear that we are stronger as a nation when we welcome immigrants and refugees into our communities and harness their entrepreneurial spirit. At its heart, America is and has always…

The White House today announced that Hedieh “Roshan” Ghaffarian has been selected as the White House Chief Floral Designer. “We are thrilled to have Roshan serve as our Chief Floral Designer and lead our tremendously  talented, dedicated floral staff,” saidFirst Lady Michelle Obama. “Roshan’s life story is a powerful reminder that the American Dream endures…

President Obama spoke today to King Salman bin Abd al Aziz al Saud of Saudi Arabia to follow up on their meeting at the White House on September 4, 2015.  They discussed regional issues, including Yemen and recent violence and tensions at Jerusalem’s Haram Al-Sharif/Temple Mount. On Yemen, President Obama and King Salman discussed further…

This month marks the 21st anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). President Obama and Vice President Biden have built upon VAWA’s legacy by committing their Administration to rooting out sexual and domestic violence wherever they exist—especially when these crimes affect our nation’s students. Today, the White House Task Force to Protect Students from…

This afternoon, President Obama met with Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid and House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi to discuss a range of legislative priorities for the fall.  The President emphasized his support for their calls for bipartisan budget negotiations to reverse the harmful cuts known as sequestration, and ensure that our economic and national security…

Business Roundtable Headquarters Washington, D.C. 11:24 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you, Randall, and thank you to everybody here at the Business Roundtable for having me today.  I’m just going to say a few words and then hopefully spend a lot of time taking your questions. Seven years ago today was one of the worst…

South Court Auditorium 1:12 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA:  Thank you all so much.  (Applause.)  Thank you all.  Rest yourselves.  Good afternoon, everyone.  And welcome to the White House.  Yay!  (Applause.)  It’s still kind of exciting, right?  I still love to say that. I want to start by thanking Assembly Vice-Chair Elvi Gray-Jackson for that wonderful…

Administration Announcing More than $120 Million to Scale Up Clean Energy in 24 States President Obama and Vice President Biden are committed to promoting smart, simple, low-cost technologies to help America transition to cleaner and more distributed energy sources, help households save on their energy bills, and to address climate change. That is why today,…

President Obama called Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore yesterday to congratulate him and his party on their recent electoral success.  The President underscored his admiration for Singapore’s achievements, particularly this year as Singapore celebrates its 50th birthday.  President Obama and Prime Minister Lee discussed ongoing cooperation on critical issues of mutual interest, including concluding…