Minneapolis Convention Center Minneapolis, Minnesota 10:52 A.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello Legionnaires! It is wonderful to see all of you. Let me, first of all, thank Commander Foster for your introduction and for your lifetime of service to your fellow…
Archive: August 30, 2011
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Iowa and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding during the period of July 27-29, 2011.…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Nina M. Archabal – Member, Cultural Property Advisory Committee Barbara Bluhm-Kaul – Member, Cultural Property Advisory Committee Regina Blye – Member, Architectural…
I offer my personal congratulations to Yoshihiko Noda on his election as Japan’s next prime minister. The United States will work with him and the Japanese people on initiatives that benefit our two countries, the region, and the world. For…
ARPA-E Awardees Attract Another $100 Million to Advance Clean Energy Technologies WASHINGTON, D.C. – Speaking at the National Clean Energy Summit 4.0 today in Las Vegas, Nevada, Vice President Joe Biden announced another promising milestone for the Department of Energy’s…
Michelle and I would like to send Eid greetings to Muslim communities in the United States and around the world. Ramadan has been a time for families and communities to share the happiness of coming together in intense devotion, reflection,…
Jobs Council members, Administration officials, business and union leaders to discuss with local businesses, stakeholders and elected officials how the public and private sectors can partner to create opportunity and support job creation through infrastructure investment WASHINGTON, DC – On…
Jobs Council members, Administration officials, business and academic leaders to discuss with local businesses and stakeholders the critical importance of curbing America’s engineering shortage WASHINGTON, DC – On Wednesday, August 31st, the President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness will hold…
Aboard Air Force One En Route Minneapolis, Minnesota 10:26 A.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good morning, everyone. How are you? Q Good. How are you? MR. CARNEY: I’m terrific. I’m glad you’re joining us today on our flight to Minneapolis, where…
MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES SUBJECT: Speeding Infrastructure Development through More Efficient and Effective Permitting and Environmental Review To maintain our Nation’s competitive edge, we must ensure that the United States has fast, reliable ways to move…
