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Archive: November 24, 2010

10:40 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Please, everybody, have a seat.  Good morning.  AUDIENCE:  Good morning. THE PRESIDENT:  I have my two trusty assistants here — (laughter) — Malia and Sasha for one of the most important duties that I carry…

TEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT TO THE CHAIRMEN AND RANKING MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE COMMITTEES ON APPROPRIATIONS, THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS, AND THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS Dear Mr. Chairman:  (Dear Representative:)  (Dear…

On Wednesday, November 24, 2010, the President signed into law: S. 3774, which extends through September 30, 2011, the deadline for States to spend supplemental disaster relief funds provided through the Social Services Block Grant program.

“Around the globe, violence against women is an epidemic. Violence robs women and girls of their full potential and causes untold human suffering.  Violence against women impedes economic development, threatens peace and prosperity, and inhibits full participation in civic life.…

The following op-ed, written by Vice President Joe Biden, was published in today’s Wall Street Journal:     ### The Case for Ratifying New Start President Obama has shown that missile defense and arms control can proceed hand-in-hand. By JOSEPH…

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, November 24, 2010, President Obama will pardon the National Thanksgiving Turkey in a ceremony in the Rose Garden.  The President will celebrate the 63rd anniversary of the National Thanksgiving Turkey presentation, reflect upon the time-honored traditions…