The President today declared an emergency exists in the State of Louisiana and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local response efforts in the area struck by flooding beginning on April 25, 2011, and continuing. The President’s action…
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Earlier today aboard Air Force One, President Obama spoke with Prime Minister Julia Gillard of Australia, who congratulated the President and U.S. forces on the successful operation against Osama bin Laden. The President underscored that this was an important moment…
The President spoke by phone today with His Highness Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Amir of Kuwait. The President conveyed condolences on the passing of Sheikh Sabah’s brother, Sheikh Khalid Al-Sabah, and thanked the Amir for Kuwait’s steadfast support…
On behalf of all of us, let me say, we had a good, productive first meeting today. We plan to meet again on Tuesday and look forward to further discussions on these important challenges.
WASHINGTON – On Friday, May 6, President Obama will tour Allison Transmission’s headquarters in Indianapolis and speak to approximately 750 workers and invited guests about his long term plan to protect consumers against rising oil prices and decrease oil imports…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Michael H. Corbin, Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Department of State Jeffrey DeLaurentis, Alternate Representative of the United States for Special…
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Iowa and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, tornadoes, and straight-line winds during the period of April…
WASHINGTON- Today, President Obama Announced his intent to nominate Stephen Higginson to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. “Stephen Higginson is a distinguished candidate for the Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit,” President Obama…
The President tonight declared a major disaster exists in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and ordered Federal aid to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding beginning on April 22, 2011, and…
This morning, I called President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria to congratulate him on his election victory and to commend the people of Nigeria for their resolve and patience during last month’s historic presidential, legislative and gubernatorial elections. The success of…
