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Archive: August 10, 2010

Rose Garden 11:43 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Good morning, everybody.  One of the biggest challenges of this recession has been its impact on state and local communities.  With so many Americans unemployed or struggling to get by, states have been…

Private Residence Dallas, Texas August 9, 2010 4:34 P.M. CDT   THE PRESIDENT:  Well, thank you very much, everybody.  It is wonderful to be with you.  And I just first of all want to thank Russell and Dori for the…

“My thoughts and prayers go out to Catherine and all the Stevens children, as well as to the families of those also lost today in Alaska. Jill and I had genuine affection for Ted. As Senators, he and I bonded…

On Tuesday, August 10, 2010, the President signed into law:   H.R. 1586, which appropriates funds for education jobs; extends and modifies certain increased Federal medical assistance for States; accelerates the sunset of certain temporary increases in food assistance benefits;…

On Tuesday, August 10, 2010, the President signed into law:   H.R. 2765, the “Securing the Protection of our Enduring and Established Constitutional Heritage Act,” or the “SPEECH Act,” which amends title 28, United States Code, to prohibit recognition and…

WASHINGTON – Below please find a statement by President Obama on the passing of former Senator Ted Stevens: “A decorated World War II veteran, Senator Ted Stevens devoted his career to serving the people of Alaska and fighting for our…

Hoy, el secretario Gates reafirmó nuestros esfuerzos para invertir en la capacidad de defensa que necesitamos en el siglo XXI, y al mismo tiempo, actuar responsablemente y rendir cuentas al gastar el dinero de los contribuyentes.   Desde hace tiempo…