Today, scientists reported they had, for the first time, replaced all of the natural DNA inside a cell with laboratory-synthesized DNA that was copied from a natural blueprint — the DNA of a naturally occurring bacterium closely related to the one into which the synthetic DNA was inserted. In response to this development, which holds […]
I wanted to check in and let you know where we stand on putting together the intellectual property (IP) enforcement strategy and how much we have learned from the public. Over the last few months, I have been working with policymakers across federal agencies to address the problems faced by American businesses with regards to […]
Mrs. Obama invited Mexico’s First Lady Margarita Zavala to the New Hampshire Estates Elementary School in Silver Spring, Maryland for a Let’s Move! event, as part of the Administration’s activities to welcome the President and First Lady of Mexico. On their visit, Mrs. Obama and Mrs. Zavala talked to children about making healthy choices, skipped […]
Click here to see the video. President Obama and President Calderón of Mexico held a joint press availability this afternoon ahead of the State Dinner to discuss the many issues that naturally draw such close neighbors into common interest. President Obama talked about the “highest economic priority” of both nations to create jobs for their people, including […]
State Dinner and Reception guests are in for a musical treat – Beyoncé and Rodrigo y Gabriela will perform in a tent on the South Lawn following the Dinner tonight. Watch the Live Streams: 7:10 PM EDT President Obama and President Calderón of Mexico deliver a toast Performance by Rodrigo y Gabriela at the State […]
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Transparency Task Force is releasing 21 draft proposals aimed at helping consumers, stakeholders, and others understand how FDA works and makes decisions. FDA would like the public to provide feedback on these ideas. After 60 days, FDA will use your comments to make recommendations to FDA Commissioner […]
Click here to see the video. Today, the President and Mrs. Obama welcomed President Calderón of Mexico and Mrs. Zavala to the White House. In remarks at the official arrival ceremony, the President emphasized what can be accomplished by working together and how this visit will advance the partnership between our countries even further: Together, we […]
Cross-posted from DOT Blog. This is a big day. Later this morning, I’ll be at the United Nations in New York, joining Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, US Ambassador to the UN Susan Rice, and Russian Ambassador to the UN Vitaly Churkin in launching a Global Call to Action on Ending Distracted Driving. You know, 65 […]
Click here to see the video. This afternoon the Senate marked a moment that many would have thought was unlikely – clearing a key hurdle towards passing strong reform of the ways of Wall Street. As debate in the Senate was about to begin, Wall Street lobbyists pushed as hard as they ever have on […]
President Obama has proclaimed this week to be World Trade Week – a time to consider the well-paying jobs and economic benefits that a smart trade policy can bring to American workers and their families, as well as trade’s important role in restoring our global economy. The President and I believe that trade can be […]
