MILITARY SPOUSE APPRECIATION DAY, 2012 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION For more than two centuries, our freedom has been safeguarded by brave patriots who have stepped forward…
Archive: May 10, 2012
MOTHER’S DAY, 2012 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Mothers are cornerstones of our families and our communities. On Mother’s Day, we honor the remarkable women who strive…
Aboard Air Force One En Route Seattle, Washington 10:42 A.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Remember this? Q For the record, Jay Carney is holding up a sign that says “Congress To-Do List.” MR. CARNEY: That’s right. It’s a handy pocket-sized graphic.…
Changes Expected to Help Save Businesses and Consumers Nearly $6 Billion WASHINGTON, DC – Today, as part of the Obama Administration’s unprecedented government-wide regulatory review, the White House announced five final rules that will save nearly $6 billion in the…
WASHINGTON, DC – Commerce Secretary John Bryson and Interior Secretary Ken Salazar today announced the Administration’s National Tourism and Travel Strategy – delivering on President Obama’s call in January for a national strategy to promote domestic and international travel opportunities…
On January 19th, 2012, President Obama signed an Executive Order and announced new administrative initiatives to significantly increase travel and tourism in and to the United States. The U.S. travel and tourism industry is a substantial component of U.S. GDP,…
Today, Cecilia Muñoz, Director of the Domestic Policy Council, joined by businesses and community leaders from across the country at the White House Summit on Financial Capability and Empowerment, announced new private- and public-sector commitments to improve financial literacy and…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: • Caitlin Durkovich – Assistant Secretary for Infrastructure Protection, Department of Homeland Security • Ellen M. Peel – United States Commissioner, International Commission…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Deborah Ruth Malac, of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Liberia. Thomas Skerik…
East Room 2:07 P.M. EDT DR. BIDEN: Good afternoon, everyone. And thank you all for being here. It’s great to have you at the White House. I want to thank my great friend and partner, First Lady Michelle Obama, who…
