Rose Garden 11:01 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. This morning we’re continuing to deal with the impact and the aftermath of Hurricane Irene. As I said yesterday, we’re going to make sure folks have all the support they…
Archive: August 29, 2011
The President today declared an emergency exists in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and ordered federal aid to supplement commonwealth and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Irene beginning on August 26, 2011, and continuing. The…
Six years ago today, Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast, upending families and ravaging communities – and no one will forget the tragic events of those days. But what’s required of us is more than remembrance – what’s required of…
Today, President Obama will announce his intent to nominate Alan B. Krueger as a member of the Council of Economic Advisers (CEA). Following his confirmation, President Obama will designate Dr. Krueger as Chairman of CEA. Dr. Krueger will be a…
The President today declared an emergency exists in the State of Vermont and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Irene beginning on August 26, 2011, and continuing. The…
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:21 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Welcome to the White House, everyone. This is your daily briefing. For those of you who were at Martha’s Vineyard last week or on vacation, welcome back. That…
Presidential Determination No. 2011-14 MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE SUBJECT: Waiver of Restriction on Providing Funds to the Palestinian Authority By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of…
TEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT TO THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Dear Mr. Speaker: Thank you for your letter of August 26, 2011. I agree that it is extremely important to minimize regulatory burdens and to…
