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Archive: December 23, 2011

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:25 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Good afternoon, everybody.  I know you’re all looking forward to spending time with their families over the holidays, but we did have one last piece of business to finish…

“We will continue to face new and emerging biological threats that will require the coordinated and connected efforts of a broad range of domestic and international partners.  As we take action to counter these threats, we will work together to…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Vice President Biden announced that Kathleen S. Tighe will chair the Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board (RATB), replacing Earl Devaney, who will retire on December 31st, 2011.  “Under Earl Devaney’s leadership, the Recovery Accountability and Transparency…

On Friday, December 23, 2011, the President signed into law: H.R. 3765 – “Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011.”

On Friday, December 23, 2011, the President signed into law: H.R. 2055 – “Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012.” S. 278 – “Sugar Loaf Fire Protection District Land Exchange Act of 2011”, which Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to exchange approximately five…