The President and German Chancellor Angela Merkel spoke by phone this afternoon, continuing their ongoing consultations on the evolving financial situation in the eurozone. The President and the Chancellor also discussed preparations for the upcoming G-20 Summit in Cannes and…
Category: Statement and Releases
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of New Jersey and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by the Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee during the period of…
On Wednesday, October 12, 2011, the President signed into law: H.R. 771, which designates a facility of the United States Postal Service as the Schertz Veterans Post Office; and H.R. 1632, which designates a facility of the United States Postal…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Grande Lum – Director, Community Relations Service, Department of Justice Kamilah Oni Martin-Proctor– Member, National Council on Disability Sharon “Shari” Villarosa– Ambassador…
Below is a list of expected attendees at tonight’s State Dinner. THE PRESIDENT and MRS. OBAMA His Excellency Lee Myung-bak, President of the Republic of Korea Mrs. Kim Yoon-ok Mr. Charles C. Adams, Jr., Geneva, Switzerland Mrs. Vera Risteski-Adams Ms.…
President Obama to Travel to North Carolina and Virginia on Second Day of American Jobs Act Bus Tour
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, October 18th, President Obama will travel to North Carolina and Virginia on the second day of his American Jobs Act bus tour where he will discuss jobs and the economy. On the second day of the…
President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Mexico to attend the Opening Ceremony of the XVI Pan American Games on October 14, 2011. The Honorable Earl Anthony Wayne, United States Ambassador to Mexico will lead…
WASHINGTON – On October 17-19, President Obama will travel to North Carolina and Virginia on a three-day bus tour where he will discuss jobs and the economy. On the first day of the tour, the President will make stops in…
The landmark trade agreements and assistance for American workers that passed tonight are a major win for American workers and businesses. I’ve fought to make sure that these trade agreements with South Korea, Colombia and Panama deliver the best possible…
Major TV Networks Commit to Broadcasting PSAs to Support Joining Forces Washington, D.C. – In response to First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden’s Joining Forces program, a national initiative to support and honor America’s service members and their…
