READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY, 2011 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Hidden in the pages of books are extraordinary worlds and characters that can spark creativity and imagination, and unlock the potential that lies within…
Archive: February 28, 2011
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:33 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. As I mentioned this morning, we have with us today the United States Ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. She was just in…
On February 28, President Obama reiterated his belief that States should have the power and flexibility to innovate and find the health care solutions that work best for them and announced his support for accelerating State Innovation Waivers and allowing…
The following op-ed, penned by Dr. Jill Biden, was published today in the Philadelphia Inquirer: ### Harnessing community colleges By Jill Biden I have been a teacher for more than 30 years and a community college instructor for the…
Michelle and I were inspired by the service and life story of former Army Corporal Frank W. Buckles, the last surviving American veteran of World War I and the oldest known World War I era veteran in the world, who…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his appointment of the following individual to a key Administration post: N. Gunter Guy, Jr., State Representative, Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force was established by…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Walter Barrows, Member, Railroad Retirement Board David Brewer, Member, Board of Directors of the State Justice Institute President Obama said, “I am…
Today, President Obama issued a memorandum to Executive Departments and Agencies to work with State, Tribal, and local governments to reduce unnecessary regulatory and administrative burdens in order to focus resources on achieving better outcomes at lower cost. Over the…
The President spoke with Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada today and underscored their common purpose in responding to the situation in Libya. They agreed on the need to deter additional acts of violence by the Qadhafi regime, protect those…
NOMINATION SENT TO THE SENATE: Carl Shapiro, of California, to be a Member of the Council of Economic Advisers, vice Cecilia Elena Rouse.
