Readout of the President’s Calls to Special Agent in Charge Deslauriers and Commissioner Davis

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For Immediate Release April 22, 2013 Readout of the President’s Calls to Special Agent in Charge Deslauriers and Commissioner Davis

Today, the President placed calls to FBI Special Agent in Charge Richard Deslauriers and Boston Police Commissioner Edward F. Davis to express his appreciation to the men and women of the Boston Field Office, Boston Police Department, and all the members of the Joint Terrorism Task Force. The President hailed the professionalism and bravery demonstrated by officers since Monday, and praised the impressive coordination between these federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies who together were able to bring this chapter of this tragedy to a close. While the President acknowledged there is still much work ahead, he thanked Special Agent in Charge Deslauriers and Commissioner Davis for their leadership and told them that the law enforcement officials, the citizens of Boston, and all affected by this tragedy were in his thoughts and prayers.

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National Park Week celebrates and gives back to our country’s great natural and cultural landscapes.

April 22, 2013 5:57 PM EDTYoung Scientists and Innovators Amaze President Obama at the White House Science Fair

100 students from more than 40 states were at the White House for an all-day, hands-on celebration of the power and potential of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education.

April 20, 2013 1:10 PM EDTWatch Live: 2013 White House Science Fair

President Obama hosts the 3rd Annual White House Science Fair and celebrate the student winners of a broad range of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) competitions from across the country.

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Readout of the President's National Security Council Meeting Today

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For Immediate Release April 22, 2013 Readout of the President's National Security Council Meeting Today

President Obama convened the National Security Council in the Situation Room today from 11:30 to 1:00 to review the events in Boston. The President was updated by Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Monaco, National Security Advisor Donilon, Attorney General Holder, FBI Director Mueller, and Secretary of Homeland Security Napolitano on the apprehension of Dzhokar Tsarnaev, and the related investigation. He was also briefed by the leadership of the intelligence community, including DNI Clapper and Director Brennan, about our ongoing efforts to combat terrorism and protect the American people. The President commended the work that was done to pursue justice in the Boston Marathon bombing, and underscored the need to continue gathering intelligence to answer the remaining questions about this terrorist attack going forward. As he did last night, the President also expressed appreciation for the efforts made by state and local officials, and law enforcement, in Boston and Massachusetts. Vice-President Biden joined the meeting via video-conference.

A photo of the meeting is available here: http://bit.ly/ZFYn6Y

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April 22, 2013 5:57 PM EDTYoung Scientists and Innovators Amaze President Obama at the White House Science Fair

100 students from more than 40 states were at the White House for an all-day, hands-on celebration of the power and potential of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education.

April 20, 2013 1:10 PM EDTWatch Live: 2013 White House Science Fair

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Readout of the President’s Call with University of Connecticut Women’s Basketball Coach Geno

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For Immediate Release April 11, 2013 Readout of the President’s Call with University of Connecticut Women’s Basketball Coach Geno

Yesterday afternoon, the President called Head Coach Geno Auriemma to congratulate him and the UConn Huskies on their eighth National Championship in the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament.  He commended the Huskies on an extraordinary season and run in the tournament.  The President also asked Coach Auriemma to relay his congratulations to Breanna Stewart, who was named most outstanding player of the Final Four.  The President said he looks forward to seeing the team at the White House to honor their victory.

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President Obama makes a statement about the explosions at the Boston Marathon.

April 15, 2013 5:53 AM EDTWhite House Taxpayer Receipt

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April 13, 2013 12:28 PM EDTPresident Obama: "Why I'm not giving the Weekly Address"

President Obama sends a message to the White House email list to explain why he asked Francine Wheeler to deliver the Weekly Address.

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Statement by the Press Secretary on the President’s Trip to Mexico and Costa Rica

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For Immediate Release March 27, 2013 Statement by the Press Secretary on the President’s Trip to Mexico and Costa Rica

President Obama will travel to Mexico and Costa Rica May 2-4.  This trip is an important opportunity to reinforce the deep cultural, familial, and economic ties that so many Americans share with Mexico and Central America.

In Mexico, the President looks forward to meeting with President Peña Nieto, with whom he spoke by telephone today.  The President welcomes the opportunity to discuss ways to deepen our economic and commercial partnership and further our engagement on the broad array of bilateral, regional, and global issues that connect our two countries.  In Costa Rica, the President looks forward to the opportunity to meet with President Chinchilla as well as heads of state of the other Central American countries and the Dominican Republic, whom President Chinchilla has graciously offered to host.  The trip will be an important chance to discuss our collective efforts to promote economic growth and development in Central America and our ongoing collaboration on citizen security.

Blog posts on this issue March 27, 2013 5:11 PM EDTJulia Pierson Is Sworn In As First-Ever Female Director of the US Secret Service

During a ceremony in the Oval Office, President Obama praised the veteran agent for her dedication, professionalism and commitment to her work.

March 27, 2013 12:11 PM EDTWhite House Hangout: The Maker Movement

On Thursday, March 28th at 3:00 pm ET, White House innovation advisor Tom Kalil will join a Google+ Hangout to discuss the Maker Movement with leading innovators and Makers from around the country.

March 26, 2013 5:15 PM EDTL.A. Kings and L.A. Galaxy Celebrate Championship Seasons at the White House

It was the second trip in two years for the Galaxy, while the Kings made their first visit after winning their first Stanley Cup in 2012.

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Readout of the President’s Meeting With Business Leaders on Commonsense Immigration Reform

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For Immediate Release March 13, 2013 Readout of the President’s Meeting With Business Leaders on Commonsense Immigration Reform

This afternoon, the President met with business leaders to discuss the importance of commonsense immigration reform. In the meeting, the President reiterated his belief that any bill must strengthen border security, create an earned path to citizenship, hold employers accountable, and streamline the legal immigration process. The President and the business leaders discussed their shared belief that achieving this reform holds meaningful economic promise for the United States, creating a fair playing field for employers and workers alike. The business leaders made clear that they support the principles that the President and key Senators leading this effort have made central to the reform effort, most notably a meaningful pathway to citizenship that is based on fairness and which requires those who came here illegally to pay back taxes, pay a fine, and get to the back of the line behind those already engaged in the legal immigration process. The business leaders also discussed their focus on continuing to increase border security, an issue the President made clear continues to be a key priority, while also making sure all employers play by the same rules and have access to the talent they need to compete globally. The President made clear that he continues to support the progress being made by the bipartisan group of Senators, but also stands ready to introduce his own bill if that process fails to produce legislation.

Participants in the meeting included:

• Joe Almeida, Chairman, President and CEO, Covidien
• George Barrett, Chairman and CEO, Cardinal Health
• Jorge Benitez, CEO of United States and Managing Director of North America, Accenture
• Greg Brown, CEO, Motorola Solutions
• John T. Chambers, Chairman and CEO, Cisco Systems
• Scott Donnelly, Chairman, President and CEO, Textron
• Francisco D'Souza, CEO, Cognizant
• Dan Fulton, President and CEO, Weyerhaeuser Company
• Omar Ishrak, Chairman and CEO, Medtronic
• Klaus Kleinfeld, Chairman and CEO, Alcoa
• Doug Oberhelman, Chairman and CEO, Caterpillar
• Clarence Otis Jr., Chairman and CEO, Darden Restaurants
• Carlos Rodriguez, President and CEO, Automatic Data Processing
• Jim Rogers, Chairman and CEO, Eastman Chemical
• Virginia Rometty, Chairman, President and CEO, IBM Corporation
• Ed Rust, Chairman and CEO, State Farm
• Joseph Welch, Founder, Chairman, President, and CEO, ITC Holdings
• Valerie Jarrett,  Senior Advisor to the President
• Cecilia Muñoz, Director of the Domestic Policy Center
• Gene Sperling, Director of the National Economic Council

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March 14, 2013 1:53 PM EDTVice President Biden Launches Audio Series "Being Biden"

Listen to a new audio series from Vice President Biden.

March 14, 2013 1:19 PM EDTA Visit with Ordinary Heroes

The DC Volunteer Lawyers Project provides free legal service to victims of domestic violence.

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