President Obama and Vice-President Biden received a briefing today from Secretary Napolitano, Secretary Chu, Secretary Salazar, Administrator Jackson, Administrator Lubchenco, Carol Browner and other senior administration officials on the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Secretary Napolitano and National Incident Commander…
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Today the House of Representatives moved to extend benefits for Americans looking for work, and the President urges the Republican leadership in the Senate to end their obstruction of this critical aid. The attempts by the majority of Republicans in…
Today, I have signed into law H.R. 2194, the “Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010”. This Act builds upon the recently passed United Nations Security Council Resolution and its strong foundation for new multilateral sanctions. It is…
11:12 A.M. EDT EL PRESIDENTE: Muchas gracias a todos. Gracias. Gracias. (Aplausos.) Tomen asiento todos, por favor. Muchas gracias. Permítanme agradecerle al Rev. Hybels que vive cerca de mi ciudad, Chicago, quien se dio tiempo durante sus vacaciones para venir…
The President will be greeted upon arrival at General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee, Wisconsin by the following individuals: Governor Jim Doyle Jessica Doyle, First Lady of Wisconsin Mayor Thomas Barrett, Milwaukee TOWN HALL Racine Memorial Hall The President will…
Statement by NSC Spokesman Mike Hammer Today, the United States and Pakistan celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Fulbright academic exchange program and the growth of U.S. – Pakistan educational cooperation. President Obama congratulates the bilateral U.S. – Pakistan Fulbright…
“This debate we’re having in Washington isn’t about big government or small government. It’s about responsible government. It’s about accountable government. It’s about a government that stands on the side of the American people – a government that breaks down…
On Tuesday evening, June 29, the Vice President flew to MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, where he joined General David Petraeus and Mrs. Holly Petraeus for dinner at their home. General Petraeus is expected to take up his…
I am extremely grateful to the Senate for acting so quickly to confirm General Petraeus to lead our military effort in Afghanistan. General Petraeus is a pivotal part of our effort to succeed in Afghanistan – and in our broader…
On Wednesday, June 30, 2010, the President signed into law: S.J.Res. 33, which urges the Fifth Constitutional Convention of the U.S. Virgin Islands to reconvene for the purpose of reconsidering and revising their proposed constitution in response to the views…
