On Tuesday, August 16th the President and members of the White House Rural Council will host the White House Rural Economic Forum at Northeast Iowa Community College in Peosta, Iowa. The Forum will bring together farmers, small business owners, private…
Category: Statement and Releases
Today, the President is having lunch with five post-9/11 Minnesota veterans at the Old Market Deli in Cannon Falls, MN. A disproportionate share of post-9/11 veterans are from rural America and comprise about 39% of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans enrolled…
President Obama spoke to King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia today about regional issues and the situation in Syria. The two leaders expressed their shared, deep concerns about the Syrian Government’s use of violence against its citizens. They agreed that the…
President Obama spoke to Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra today to congratulate her on her election and the Thai people on the success of the democratic process. The two leaders underscored the enduring nature of the U.S.-Thailand friendship and alliance, and…
The President and Prime Minister Cameron spoke today, continuing their frequent and close consultations on global matters of mutual interest. The two leaders discussed the situation in Syria, reiterating their deep concern about the Syrian government’s use of violence against…
On September 15th, President Barack Obama will award Dakota Meyer, a former active duty Marine Corps Corporal, the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry. He will receive the Medal of Honor for his courageous actions while serving as a member…
President Obama spoke with President Karzai this morning by video teleconference. The two leaders spoke for approximately 30 minutes and discussed a number of topics, including progress by coalition and Afghan National Security forces as security responsibility transitions towards a…
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Missouri and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by flooding during the period of June 1 to August 1, 2011.…
TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: 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…
NOTICE ——- CONTINUATION OF EMERGENCY REGARDING EXPORT CONTROL REGULATIONS On August 17, 2001, consistent with the authority provided to the President under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), the President issued Executive Order 13222. In…
