Applicants say investments will create tens of thousands of jobs, save energy and empower consumers to cut their electric bills ARCADIA, FLORIDA – Speaking at Florida Power and Light’s (FPL) DeSoto Next Generation Solar Energy Center, President Barack Obama today…
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Today’s announcement that auto production will be returning to the old GM’s assembly facility in Wilmington, DE, is an example of how successful partnerships can help transform the American auto industry of the future. The White House Council on Automotive…
Wilmington, DE — As part of the of the Administration’s commitment to jumpstarting the production of fuel efficient vehicles in America, Vice President Joe Biden today announced Fisker Automotive is re-opening a shuttered former GM factory in Wilmington, Delaware, to…
“I commend Chairmen Baucus and Rangel, and Senator Kerry and Congressman Neal, for moving forward on the important task of giving the government the tools it needs to crack down on Americans hiding their assets in overseas tax havens. A…
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 Federal Register and transmits to the Congress…
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary ___________________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release October 27, 2009 NOTICE – – – – – – – CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO SUDAN On November 3, 1997, by Executive Order 13067, the…
Earlier today, the Vice President hosted two conference calls with Governors, Mayors, and county officials from across the country to discuss implementation of the Recovery Act. The following elected officials participated: GOVERNORS: • Governor Haley Barbour (R-MS) • Governor Chris Gregoire (D-WA)…
* This statement has been corrected. “The President congratulates Senator Reid and Chairmen Baucus and Dodd for their hard work on health insurance reform. Thanks to their efforts, we’re closer than we’ve ever been to solving this decades-old problem. And while…
Today marks the anniversary of the peace treaty between Jordan and Israel, signed fifteen years ago near the Israeli-Jordanian border. As we honor this historic event, we remember that peace is always possible despite seemingly insurmountable obstacles. The courage of…
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary ___________________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release October 26, 2009 BACKGROUND ON THE PRESIDENT’S MEETING WITH ENLISTED SERVICEMEMBERS TODAY NAVAL AIR STATION JACKSONVILLE HANGAR 1122 JACKSONVILLE, FL 4:00 PM EDT The President will meet with 11…
