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We have a real chance to reduce gun violence President Barack Obama

It has now been three months since the tragic events in Newtown, Connecticut. Three months since we lost 20 innocent children and six dedicated adults who had so much left to give. Three months since we, as Americans, began asking ourselves if we�re really doing enough to protect our communities

These cuts don�t have to happen President Barack Obama

Editor�s Note: President Obama used his weekly address to urge Congress to stop the harmful automatic cuts that threaten thousands of jobs and affect our national security�called the sequester�from taking effect on March 1st. The following are remarks by the President on Feb. 23. Our top priority

�It�s our generation�s task to reignite economic growth� President Barack Obama

Editor�s Note: The following remarks by the President in the State of the Union address. Fifty-one years ago, John F. Kennedy declared to this chamber that �the Constitution makes us not rivals for power but partners for progress.� �It is my task,� he said, �to report the State of the Union -- to

Immigrants: �They're woven into the fabric of our lives� President Barack Obama

Editor�s Note: The following are remarks by President Obama on January 29, 2013 regarding comprehensive immigration reform, at Del Sol High School in Las Vegas, Nevada. Last week, I had the honor of being sworn in for a second term as President of the United States. And during my inaugural

Working together to extend the middle class tax cuts President Barack Obama

On November 16th, the President had a constructive meeting with Congressional leaders on finding ways to reduce our deficit in a way that strengthens our economy and protects our middle class, and he looks forward to working together to get this done. Four years after the worst economic crisis of

Carrying on the work of our fallen heroes

This week in Libya, we lost four of our fellow Americans. Glen Doherty, Tyrone Woods, Sean Smith, and Chris Stevens were all killed in an outrageous attack on our diplomatic post in Benghazi. These four Americans represented the very best of our country. Glen and Tyrone had each served America

�No justification to this type of senseless violence�

Every day, all across the world, American diplomats and civilians work tirelessly to advance the interests and values of our nation. Often, they are away from their families. Sometimes, they brave great danger. Yesterday (Sept 11), four of these extraordinary Americans were killed in an attack on

Holding middle class tax cuts hostage Barack Obama

Recently, the Senate passed a plan that I proposed a few weeks ago to protect middle class Americans and virtually every small business owner from getting hit with a big tax hike next year � a tax hike of $2,200 for the typical family. Now it comes down to this: If 218 Members of the House vote

Readout of the President�s Call with President Rajoy of Spain

President Obama spoke with Spain�s President Mariano Rajoy earlier today as part of his ongoing discussions with European leaders about the eurozone economy. President Obama acknowledged the difficult challenges that the Spanish people are facing, and reiterated his support for President Rajoy�s

EDUCATING OUR WAY TO AN ECONOMY BUILT TO LAST: Stopping the Student Loan Interest Rate Hike

In his State of the Union Address, President Obama laid out a blueprint for an economy built to last�an economy built on American manufacturing, American energy, skills for American workers, and a renewal of American values. The President has worked tirelessly to get our economy growing again,

Buffett Rule: Everyone pays their fair share

Editor�s Note: The following are remarks by President Barack Obama in his weekly address on March 31, 2012. Over the last few months, I�ve been talking about a choice we face as a country. We can either settle for an economy where a few people do really well and everyone else struggles to get by,

White House Highlights Stella Matadama as a �Champion of Change� and Leader in Housing Counseling

WASHINGTON, DC � On Thursday, March 1st in Los Angeles, California, the White House will honor Stella Matadama as one of eleven housing counselors and HUD-approved organizations being recognized as Champions of Change for their hard work, perseverance and dedication to their communities. Stella

White House Highlights Ruben Andrade Jr. as a �Champion of Change� and Leader in Housing Counseling

WASHINGTON, DC � On Thursday, March 1st in Los Angeles, California, the White House will honor Ruben Andrade Jr. as one of eleven housing counselors and HUD-approved organizations being recognized as Champions of Change for their hard work, perseverance and dedication to their communities. Ruben

Readout of the President�s Call with Spanish President-elect Rajoy

President Obama spoke with Spanish President-elect Mariano Rajoy today to congratulate him on his election and to underscore U.S. support for his economic reform agenda. The two leaders agreed on the vitality of the alliance between our two countries, which cooperate closely on a full range of

REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT ON THE PAYROLL TAX CUT

THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. Sorry to interrupt. MR. CARNEY: All yours, sir. THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Good afternoon, everybody. It is no secret that there hasn�t been an abundance of partisanship in Washington this year. And that�s why what happened on Saturday was such a big

Obama Administration to Announce New Housing and Employment Program and Host Hispanic Community

WASHINGTON, D.C. � Building on a series of summits held across the country this year, the White House will host a Hispanic Community Action Summit at Miami Dade College�s Chapman Conference Center on Friday, December 2nd. Senior Administration Officials will also announce a new pilot program that

Obama Administration Takes Action

On October 31st, 2011, President Obama signed an Executive Order directing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take action to help further prevent and reduce prescription drug shortages, protect consumers and prevent price gouging. The President�s order directs FDA to broaden reporting of

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION

Our Nation is guided by the simple promise that no matter our origins, we can provide a better life for our children. We have long believed in a fair America, where, with hard work and determination, anyone can succeed. Our story has been written by generations who have put their shoulders to

Address by the President to a joint session of Congress

Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, and fellow Americans: Tonight we meet at an urgent time for our country. We continue to face an economic crisis that has left millions of our neighbors jobless, and a political crisis that�s made things worse. This past week, reporters have

Protect Our Nation

Editor�s Note: The following are remarks by President Obama on May 1, 2011 regarding Osama Bin Laden. Good evening. Tonight, I can report to the American people and to the world that the United States has conducted an operation that killed Osama bin Laden, the leader of al Qaeda, and a terrorist

Cuba and the US

On January 14th,, President Obama has directed the Secretaries of State, Treasury, and Homeland Security to take a series of steps to continue efforts to reach out to the Cuban people in support of their desire to freely determine their country�s future. The President has directed that changes be

Our separate struggles are really one

Editor�s Note: The following are remarks by President Obama at the Congressional Hispanic Institute�s Annual Awards Gal ON September 15, 2010.. Thank you to Senator Menendez, and to the Chairwoman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Congresswoman Velázquez, for those extraordinary introductions,

Wall St. Reform&Consumer Protection Act

Editor�s Note: The following are remarks delivered by President Obama on July 21, 2010. We are gathered in the heart of our nation�s capital, surrounded by memorials to leaders and citizens who served our nation in its earliest days and in its days of greatest trial. Today is such a time for

President Obama’s discussion with President Sebastian Piñera of Chile

President Obama had the opportunity to engage with Chilean President Sebastian Piñera during the Global Nuclear Security Summit on a range of issues on the bilateral, hemispheric and global agendas. The President thanked President Piñera for Chile’s recently completed removal of all highly

Statement by the President Praising the Bipartisan Immigration Reform Framework

In June, I met with members of both parties, and assigned Secretary Napolitano to work with them and key constituencies around the country to craft a comprehensive approach that will finally fix our broken immigration system. I am pleased to see that Senators Schumer and Graham have produced a

REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT BEFORE SIGNING THE HIRE ACT

Good morning, everybody. Please have a seat.

Well, on this beautiful morning, we are here to mark the passage of a welcome piece of legislation for our fellow Americans who are seeking work in this difficult economy. But first, let me say a few words about the latest development in the

Good afternoon, everybody. Today, the people of Iraq went to the polls to choose their leaders in Iraq’s second national election. By any measure, this was an important milestone in Iraqi history. Dozens of parties and coalitions fielded thousands of parliamentary candidates, men and women.

RECOVERY BY THE NUMBERS

One year in, the Recovery Act is at work across the country creating jobs and driving economic growth. From major highway projects to green retrofits of military facilities and manufacturing of advanced batteries, more than 55,000 projects across the country have now been funded through the

President Obama Establishes Bipartisan National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform

WASHINGTON – Today, President Obama will sign an executive order establishing the bipartisan National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform and announce that former White House Chief of Staff Erskine Bowles and former Republican Senate Whip Alan Simpson will serve as the Commission’s

President Obama Says it is Time to Move Forward on Health Care Reform

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama used his weekly address to call on Democratic and Republican leaders to attend next week’s health care meeting in good faith to find reforms that work for American families and small businesses. With several health insurance companies announcing steep hikes

President Obama and Vice President Biden Preview Initiatives for Middle Class Families

Washington, DC – Today, President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden will hold a meeting of the Middle Class Task Force, where they will lay out key investments for middle class families. Today’s discussion will preview one of the key themes of the President’s State of the Union

President Obama Vows to Continue Standing Up to the Special Interests on Behalf of the American

WASHINGTON – In this week’s address, President Barack Obama vowed to continue fighting for the American people to ensure their voices are heard over the special interests and lobbyists in Washington, despite this week’s Supreme Court decision to further empower corporations to use their

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Seeks Applicants for 2010 Internships, Fellowships, and

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), the nation’s premier Hispanic educational and youth leadership development organization, is recruiting Hispanic students — college-bound, undergraduate and graduate — for its leadership development programs that were

Latino Leaders renew call on House and Senate to include Latino priorities in final Healthcare

WASHINGTON, DC – On Wednesday, Latino’s United for Healthcare (LUH), a coalition of national Latino civil rights and advocacy organizations, leaders and community advocates united in support of comprehensive health care reform, sent a letter to the President and the House and Senate

HUD SECRETARY DONOVAN ANNOUNCES $2 BILLION IN RECOVERY ACT GRANTS TO STABLIZE NEIGHBORHOODS, REBUILD

WASHINGTON – U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan announced today that HUD is awarding $2 billion in Recovery Act funding to states, local governments and non-profit housing developers, under HUD’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP), to spur economic development

"We Want Our Money Back"

(Jan. 14) -- President Barack Obama proposed a tax on the nation's largest banks Thursday in a bid to recoup funds spent on the bailouts and capitalize on the spike in public indignation at the bonus culture of Wall Street.

"We want our money back, and we're going to get it," Obama said in

STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT ON HEALTH CARE AND CLIMATE CHANGE

Hello. Good afternoon, everybody. You know that I am from Chicago, so let me first say that with the place where I live covered with snow I’m finally starting to feel like home. And I am sorry to drag you guys out in this weather, but I wanted to speak briefly to you about the significant

REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT DURING PRESS AVAILABILITY

Let me start with a statement and then I'll take a couple of questions.

Today we've made meaningful and unprecedented -- made a meaningful and unprecedented breakthrough here in Copenhagen. For the first time in history all major economies have come together to accept their

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts

WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key administration posts:

• Patricia A. Hoffman, Assistant Secretary for Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Department of Energy

• Mari Del Carmen Aponte, Ambassador to

Statement from Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, Christina Romer, on the Employment

The statement below was posted on Whitehouse.gov by the Chair of the Council of Economic Advisors, Christina Romer, in response to the November employment report. The statement can also be accessed at the following link: http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2009/12/04/employment-situation-november.

WEEKLY ADDRESS: President Obama Says Employment Trends Are Improving; But Remains Focused on Job

WASHINGTON – In his weekly address, President Obama said the jobs numbers released yesterday indicate that the job loss trend is improving, but that his administration remains committed to accelerating these trends and putting more Americans back to work. Next week, the President will announce

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts

WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key administration posts:

• Ian C. Kelly, U.S. Representative to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, with the rank of Ambassador, Department of State

•

OBAMA ADMINISTRATION KICKS OFF MORTGAGE MODIFICATION CONVERSION DRIVE

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of the Treasury and Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today kick off a nationwide campaign to help borrowers who are currently in the trial phase of their modified mortgages under the Obama Administration’s Home Affordable Modification Program

Moving on immigration reform, Obama’s meeting with Congress leaders

Editor’s Note: The following are remarks by President Obama after meeting with members of Congress to discuss immigration reform.

“We have just finished what I consider to be a very productive meeting on one of the most critical issues that I think this nation faces, and that is an