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Obama - State of the Union

Wednesday, 25 January 2012, 9:02 pm | The White House

THE PRESIDENT: Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans: More >>

Watch the State of the Union with Us

Saturday, 21 January 2012, 11:31 am | The White House

On Tuesday night at 9:00 p.m. ET, President Obama will give a State of the Union address to Congress. He'll talk about where we find ourselves as a nation and lay out his agenda for the year ahead. More >>

Official White House Response to Stop the E-PARASITE Act

Wednesday, 18 January 2012, 11:14 am | The White House

Right now, Congress is debating a few pieces of legislation concerning the very real issue of online piracy, including the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), the PROTECT IP Act and the Online Protection and Digital ENforcement Act (OPEN). We want to take ... More >>

Weekly Address: Helping American Businesses Succeed

Monday, 16 January 2012, 1:19 pm | The White House

President Obama discusses steps he's taking to ensure that more goods and products stamped "Made in America" are sold in the United States and around the world. More >>

Remarks by the President on the Defense Strategic Review

Friday, 6 January 2012, 4:23 pm | The White House

THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. The United States of America is the greatest force for freedom and security that the world has ever known. And in no small measure, that’s because we’ve built the best-trained, best-led, best-equipped military ... More >>

Behind the Scenes Roundup: Holidays at the White House

Friday, 30 December 2011, 12:22 pm | The White House

Your Daily Snapshot for Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011 The holidays are a very special time at the White House, from the magnificent decorations in every room to the festive celebrations held throughout the month of December. This year’s holiday theme, ... More >>

President's Messages: The Difference

Saturday, 24 December 2011, 8:26 pm | The White House

Earlier this week, it looked like Congress would go home for the holidays without preventing a tax increase that would mean millions of American families would have about $40 less in each paycheck. More >>

Tell Us What an Extra $40 Means to You and Your Family

Wednesday, 21 December 2011, 11:11 am | The White House

Here's part of the problem: A lot of people in Washington don't understand what these tax cuts mean. A typical family gets about $40 with each paycheck from this tax cut, and opponents look at that and argue it doesn't have an impact. Just today, one House ... More >>

The Final March Out Of Iraq

Friday, 16 December 2011, 9:55 am | The White House

After nearly nine years, our war in Iraq is ending. In recent days, many of our troops have come home and been reunited with their families for the holidays. Over the next few days, a small group of American soldiers will begin the final march out of Iraq. ... More >>

The Clock is Ticking

Tuesday, 6 December 2011, 1:15 pm | The White House

It's simple. If lawmakers don't vote to extend the payroll tax cut, taxes for 160 million Americans will go up on January 1st. President Obama just left the press briefing room at the White House where he called on Congress to extend the tax cut, ... More >>

Vice President Joe Biden: Calculate The Consequences

Wednesday, 23 November 2011, 11:44 am | The White House

I'll cut to the chase: If Congress doesn't act soon, middle-class Americans will see their taxes go up starting on January 1st, taking almost $1,000 out of the pockets of a typical family next year. More >>

Remarks By The First Lady At APEC Spouses Luncheon

Tuesday, 15 November 2011, 9:15 am | The White House

The White House: Office Of The Press Secretary _______________________________________________ November 13, 2011 Remarks By The First Lady At Apec Spouses Luncheon Ka’a’awa, Hawaii 11:49 A.M. HAST MRS. OBAMA: Well, first of all I just want to say welcome ... More >>

Press Briefing: National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes

Tuesday, 15 November 2011, 9:12 am | The White House

Today, we’re very lucky to have with us Admiral Willard, the head of United States Pacific Command, here in Hawaii. He’ll be able to give you some context on the U.S. commitment to the security of the region. I’d note that the precise economic ... More >>

APEC 2011 - Obama Press Conference

Monday, 14 November 2011, 8:38 pm | The White House

News Conference by President Obama at the JW Marriott Ihilani Resort and Spa, Kapolei, Hawaii You are subscribed to Foreign Press Center APEC2011 Information for U.S. Department of State . This information has recently been updated, and is now available. For ... More >>

APEC Summit 2011: Obama's Meeting with President Humala

Monday, 14 November 2011, 8:30 pm | The White House

APEC Summit 2011: Readout by the Press Secretary on President Obama's Meeting with President Humala of Peru THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary ______________________________________________________________________________ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 13, 2011 Readout by the Press Secretary on the More >>

APEC 2011 Press Briefing by Deputy National Security Advisor

Monday, 14 November 2011, 1:06 pm | The White House

PRESS BRIEFING BY DEPUTY NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR FOR STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS BEN RHODES AND ADMIRAL ROBERT WILLARD, U.S. PACIFIC COMMAND Moana Surfrider Hotel Honolulu, Hawaii 10:14 A.M. HAST MR. RHODES: Good morning, everybody. Good to see ... More >>

President Obama's Meeting with Prime Minister Harper

Monday, 14 November 2011, 12:54 pm | The White House

THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 13, 2011 Readout by the Press Secretary on the President Obama's Meeting with Prime Minister Harper of Canada During the course of this week's ... More >>

Weekly Address: Honoring Our Veterans for Their Service

Monday, 14 November 2011, 12:50 pm | The White House

President Obama speaks from the USS Carl Vinson in San Diego during Veterans Day and calls on all Americans to rededicate themselves to serving our brave men and women in uniform as well as they have served us. More >>

Fact Sheet: Apec On Travel Facilitation

Monday, 14 November 2011, 11:57 am | The White House

President Obama and the 21 leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic cooperation (APEC) forum will launch this weekend a new “APEC Travel Facilitation Initiative” to make travel across the Asia-Pacific region easier, faster, and more secure. In a ... More >>

Remarks By President Obama And Prime Minister Noda Of Japan

Monday, 14 November 2011, 11:18 am | The White House

The White House Office Of The Press Secretary For Immediate Release November 12, 2011 Remarks By President Obama And Prime Minister Noda Of Japan Before Bilateral Meeting Hale Koa Hotel Honolulu, Hawaii 12:18 P.M. HAST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, I ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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