James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 10:44 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good evening, everybody. I’m going to just have a few quick remarks. We just had a productive meeting with Speaker Boehner, as well as Majority Leader Reid. We discussed…
Archive: April 6, 2011
6:01 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Good to be in New York City. Let me begin by acknowledging some very, very special guests. Dr. Richardson, thank you. Charlie Rangel, for your outstanding work on behalf of your…
2:04 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. Everybody, please have a seat, have a seat. Hello, Fairless Hills! Hello, Gamesa! It is good to be here. I was here three years ago. I was then a…
The administration is encouraged by the Senate’s actions today to defend the Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to protect public health under the Clean Air Act. By rejecting efforts to rollback EPA’s common-sense steps to safeguard Americans from harmful pollution, the…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Alan F. Estevez, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense. (New Position) Sharon L. Gleason, of Alaska, to be United States District Judge for the District of Alaska,…
WASHINGTON-Today, President Obama nominated Judge Sharon L. Gleason and Judge Susan Owens Hickey to seats on the United States District Court. “Throughout their careers these individuals have shown a dedication to justice,” said President Obama. “I am proud to…
President Obama spoke with President Karzai today via video teleconference. The two leaders spoke for approximately one hour and discussed a range of topics, including transition to Afghan security lead, our ongoing strategic partnership negotiations, and the Koran burning and…
President Obama will meet with Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos on Thursday, April 7, 2011 to discuss important issues related to our enduring bilateral partnership. The Presidents are expected to approve the recently agreed-upon Action Plan Related to Labor Rights…
President Obama will meet with Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos on Thursday, April 7, 2011 to discuss important issues related to our enduring bilateral partnership. The Presidents are expected to approve the recently agreed-upon Action Plan Related to Labor Rights…
Today, the President will travel to the Gamesa plant in Pennsylvania and hold a town hall with workers on building a 21st century clean energy economy to win the future. The majority of the audience will be comprised of Gamesa…
