August 20, 2010 Dear Madam Speaker: I ask the Congress to consider the enclosed Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 budget amendments for the Department of Health and Human Services. Overall, the discretionary budget authority proposed in my FY 2011 Budget would…
Category: Statement and Releases
Seven years ago today, terrorists heinously attacked the UN Headquarters in Baghdad, killing twenty-two innocent people who were in Iraq to support Iraqis in their quest to live with freedom, dignity, and security. That outrageous attack highlighted the increasing dangers…
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Illinois and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding during the period of July 22 to…
Four Appointees Have Waited an Average of 303 Days for Senate Confirmation WASHINGTON – President Obama announced today his intent to recess appoint four nominees to fill key administration posts that have been left vacant for an extended period of…
BACKGROUND ON THE PRESIDENT’S EVENTS IN COLUMBUS, OHIO KITCHEN TABLE CONVERSATION & BACKYARD DISCUSSION 10:40 AM EDT // 10:55 AM EDT COLUMBUS, OHIO Today, the President will meet with a local family in their home around the kitchen table before…
WASHINGTON — Vice President Biden today announced 94 Recovery Act investments in broadband projects that will create jobs and expand economic opportunities within 37 states. These investments in high-speed Internet infrastructure will help bridge the technological divide in communities that…
Upon arrival at Boeing Field-King County International Airport in Seattle, WA the President will be greeted by: Governor Chris Gregoire US Senator Patty Murray US Representative Jim McDermott ROUNDTABLE & STATEMENT TO PRESS 11:40 AM PDT (ROUNDTABLE) & 12:20 PM…
President Obama will participate in a Summit with the leaders of the European Union, European Council President Herman Van Rompuy and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso, in Lisbon, Portugal, on November 20, 2010. The United States has no…
The President will participate in his second NATO Summit on November 19 and 20 in Lisbon. Allies will focus on NATO’s progress in Afghanistan and ways to revitalize the Alliance to meet 21st threats and challenges. The President looks forward…
Vice President Biden spoke with British Deputy Prime Minister Clegg today via video teleconference as part of ongoing close U.S.-U.K. consultations. The two leaders discussed our governments’ responses to the severe flooding in Pakistan and agreed on the need for…
