On Friday, March 4, 2011, the President signed into law: H.R. 662, the “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011,” which provides funding for programs funded from the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) for the period from March 5, 2011 through…
Category: Statement and Releases
The President and First Lady announced today that this year’s White House Easter Egg Roll will be held on Monday, April 25, 2011 with the theme of “Get Up and Go!” promoting health and wellness. The event will feature live…
The decision by Harvard University to formally welcome the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps to its campus is an important step in moving past the old divisions that often kept many Americans from seeing what we share with one another,…
On Friday, the President will visit Miami Central Senior High School with former Governor Jeb Bush and Secretary Duncan to discuss how winning the future in education will require investments that promote a shared responsibility among everyone involved; reform at…
First Lady Michelle Obama to Join NHL, USA Hockey in Hosting Youth Clinic WASHINGTON—On Friday, March 11, at 3:00 p.m. ET, President and Mrs. Obama will welcome the Stanley Cup Champion Chicago Blackhawks to the White House to honor the…
Mexican Trucks: President Obama and President Calderón today announced that Mexico and the United States have found a clear path to resolving the cross-border long-haul trucking dispute. This path will allow for the establishment of a reciprocal, phased-in program…
“We had a good meeting, and the conversation will continue.”
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Danny Glaser, Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing, Department of the Treasury Jon Leibowitz, Commissioner and Chairman, Federal Trade Commission Robert E. Patterson,…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Eric S. Edelman, Member, Board of Directors of the United States Institute of Peace President Obama announced his intent to nominate…
President Obama spoke with President Karzai yesterday via video teleconference. The two leaders spoke for approximately one hour and discussed a number of topics, including the beginning of transition to Afghan security lead, the renewal of the U.S.-Afghanistan Strategic Partnership…
