As the President continues to work on immediate job creation, he discusses his proposal for a new fee on the largest financial institutions to ensure that every cent of taxpayer assistance gets paid b
【Speech Video】 President Obama signs the Daniel Pearl Freedom of the Press Act in the Oval Office. The act helps reinforce the Nation’s commitment to press freedom around the world by directing the St
The President speaks about the ongoing efforts to address the BP Oil Spill from New Orleans, LA on June 4, 2010. 【PART 1】 Well, I want to thank everybody who participated in this meeting. Most of the
Press Briefing May 06, 2010 | 01:01:02 White House Press Briefings are conducted most weekdays from the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room in the West Wing. Public Domain The White House Office of the
Weekly Address: President Obama Addresses This Week's Supreme Court Decision In this week’s address, President Barack Obama addresses the Supreme Court decision to further empower corporations to use
Earlier today in Maryland, President Obama spoke about the importance of clean energy for the country's future. Whether it’s nuclear energy, or solar or wind energy, if we fail to invest in the techno
President Obama: "Never Again Will the American Taxpayer be Held Hostage by a Bank that is 'Too Big to Fail'" This morning the President proposed what he called "the Volcker Rule," named after one of
【Speech Video】 The President hails Paul McCartney’s contribution to popular music and song during a ceremony to present the singer with the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize. 【Transcript】 Thank you.
【Speech Video】 The President and President Alan Garcia of Peru speak to the media after meeting in the Oval Office. 【Transcript】 PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, I’ve just had an excellent meeting with Presiden
After a historic vote in the House to send health reform to the President, he speaks to all Americans on the change they will finally see as they are given back control over their own health care: Goo
President Obama Addresses the U.S.-Islamic World Forum Today, the President addressed by video the U.S.-Islamic World Forum in Doha, Qatar. He outlined the actions the United States has taken since hi
Education for a More Competitive America & Better Future The President discusses his blueprint for an updated Elementary and Secondary Education Act to overhaul No Child Left Behind, the latest st
THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! (Applause.) Hello, Ohio! (Applause.) Thank you very much, everybody. Thank you. Everybody, please relax. (Laughter.) We're going to be here for a little bit. Everybody
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release April 23, 2010 Remarks by the President at Naturalization Ceremony for Active-Duty Service Members Rose Garden 10:15 A.M. EDT THE PR
Another Step Towards Securing Our Future in Energy 【Speech Video】 This morning, President Obama signed a Presidential Memorandum on fuel efficiency standards, an initiative that will build on his goal
Earlier today, President Obama discussed the 2011 budget, reflecting on the challenges for the country and the steps the administration is taking to meet them. While acknowledging that the inherited $
Weekly Address: Honoring the Fallen Ahead of Memorial Day, the President asks all Americans to join him in remembering and honoring our men and women in uniform who have died in service to the country
"Relentless Efforts to Stop the Leak and Contain the Damage" This morning the President met with members of his Cabinet to get another comprehensive update on the ongoing Administration-wide response
Weekly Address: Holiday Greetings In this week of Easter, Passover, and faithful celebration, the President offers a holiday greeting and calls on people of all faiths and nonbelievers to remember our
Mother’s Day at the White House May 07, 2010 | 12:44 First Lady Michelle Obama welcomes special guests, including former First Lady Rosalyn Carter, to the White House for a special event for mothers a
