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Archive: September 20, 2011

NOTICE CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO PERSONS WHO COMMIT, THREATEN TO COMMIT, OR SUPPORT TERRORISM On September 23, 2001, by Executive Order 13224, the President declared a national emergency with respect to persons who commit, threaten to…

TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the…

NATIONAL HISPANIC-SERVING INSTITUTIONS WEEK, 2011 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION To win the future and restore our position as the global leader in education, we must ensure all young Americans, regardless of background, have…

Today, the discriminatory law known as ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ is finally and formally repealed.  As of today, patriotic Americans in uniform will no longer have to lie about who they are in order to serve the country they love. …

The Obama Administration has dramatically changed America’s course at the United Nations to advance our interests and values and help forge a more secure and prosperous world. We have repaired frayed relations with countries around the world. We have ended…

Three-year commitment by 13 major banks will help increase lending to small businesses in underserved communities WASHINGTON – Speaking at Wrap Tite, Inc. – a small business in Solon, Ohio – Vice President Biden and Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator…

WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts:  Kimberly Owens – Member, Board of Trustees of the Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation Sima F. Sarrafan – Member, Board of Trustees of…

“In all parts of the world, we see the promise of innovation to make government more open and accountable. And now, we must build on that progress. And when we gather back here next year, we should bring specific commitments…

President to visit Computer History Museum for “Putting America Back to Work: LinkedIn Presents a Town Hall with President Obama” WASHINGTON, DC – On Monday, September 26th, President Obama will travel to Mountain View, California to participate in “Putting America…

United Nations New York, New York 11:12 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good morning. Mr. Secretary General, on behalf of us all, thank you for convening this meeting to address a task that must be the work of all of us…