After consulting with the Speaker’s office, the President has accepted an invitation to address a Joint Session of Congress at 7pm on Thursday, September 8th.
Archive: September 1, 2011
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Vermont and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Tropical Storm Irene beginning on August 29, 2011, and continuing. The…
WASHINGTON – On Monday, September 19, the President will travel to New York City, returning to Washington, DC, on Wednesday, September 21. While in New York City, the President will participate in the United Nations General Assembly, attend additional bilateral…
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, September 7, President Obama will welcome Jimmie Johnson and other 2010 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers to the White House to honor Jimmie Johnson’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship. The President will also recognize…
WASHINGTON – On Monday, September 5th, the President will visit Detroit, MI to celebrate Labor Day with workers and their families as well as discuss his bipartisan efforts to create jobs and strengthen our economy. Secretary of Labor Hilda L.…
President Obama spoke to Prime Minister-elect Yoshihiko Noda today to congratulate him on his election. The two leaders underscored the enduring nature of the U.S.-Japan friendship and alliance, and its critical importance to the peace and stability of the Asia…
New Online Engagement Feature Invites Public To Petition The White House Today, the White House announced We the People, a new online engagement feature. On this innovative WhiteHouse.gov platform, individuals will be able to create and sign petitions seeking action…
2:15 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, everyone. Thanks for coming to the White House for your daily briefing. I have no announcements at the top, so we’ll go straight to questions. Julie. Q Thank you. …
