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…
Category: Statement and Releases
WASHINGTON- Today, President Obama nominated Charles M. Oberly, III to serve as U.S. Attorney. “For his diligence and relentless pursuit of justice, I have named Charles Oberly to serve as a U.S. Attorney,” President Obama said. “I am confident he…
WASHINGTON, DC – In advance of the President’s Export Council meeting tomorrow, the White House today released a report to the President on the National Export Initiative (NEI). The report, developed by the Export Promotion Cabinet, which includes the Secretaries…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today at the White House, as part of his “Educate to Innovate” campaign to raise American students to the top of the pack in science and math achievement over the next decade, President Obama will announce the…
**Summit to address critical role of community colleges as part of America’s economic vision for the future** **Announcement video features community college success stories and invites Americans to submit their feedback** WASHINGTON, D.C. – The White House announced today that…
Deadline for application for special retroactive pay is October 21; Service members should submit applications to www.defense.gov/stoploss WASHINGTON DC – Today, the White House, Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs jointly released a new web video in which…
The President met with General Odierno today to convey his personal gratitude for General Odierno’s leadership of U.S. Forces in Iraq and his cumulative service of over four years in Iraq. He noted that General Odierno supervised the responsible drawdown…
On September 13, 2010, the President declared a major disaster exists in the State of New Mexico and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding during the period…
I am very pleased that Sarah Shourd has been released by the Iranian government, and will soon be united with her family. All Americans join with her courageous mother and family in celebrating her long-awaited return home. We are grateful…
“Today’s vote brings us one step closer to ending the months-long partisan blockade of a small business jobs bill that was written by both Democrats and Republicans. This is a bill that would cut taxes and help provide loans to…
