On Tuesday, August 10, 2010, the President signed into law: H.R. 1586, which appropriates funds for education jobs; extends and modifies certain increased Federal medical assistance for States; accelerates the sunset of certain temporary increases in food assistance benefits;…
Category: Statement and Releases
“My thoughts and prayers go out to Catherine and all the Stevens children, as well as to the families of those also lost today in Alaska. Jill and I had genuine affection for Ted. As Senators, he and I bonded…
Today, Secretary Gates advanced our effort to invest in the defense capabilities that we need in the 21st century, while being responsible and accountable in spending taxpayer dollars. I have long said that we need to change the way…
WASHINGTON –Christina Romer, presidenta del Consejo de Asesores Económicos (Council of Economic Advisers), dio a conocer las siguientes declaraciones sobre la situación laboral en julio. También se pueden encontrar las declaraciones en el blog de la Casa Blanca aquí: ENLACE.…
President Obama has directed his Administration to stand with the Pakistani people and to assist them as they confront the worst flooding in Pakistan’s history. Knowing that continuing heavy monsoon rains over the next few days will only add to…
Statement by the Press Secretary on Senior Administration Officials Meeting with BP Executives Today
Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel, Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change Carol Browner, White House Counsel Robert Bauer, and National Incident Commander Admiral Thad Allen, joined by other senior administration officials, met with BP executives Bob Dudley…
Statement by National Security Council Spokesman Mike Hammer on National Security Advisor Jim Jones’ visit to Colombia August 6-8 National Security Advisor General Jim Jones represented President Obama at the inauguration of Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos on August 7…
Today we celebrate the 45th Anniversary of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, one of the most historic and groundbreaking pieces of legislation in our nation’s history. For those who marched bravely; who worked tirelessly; who shed their blood and gave…
On Friday, August 6, 2010, the President signed into law: H.R. 4684, the “National September 11 Memorial & Museum Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2010,” which requires the Treasury to strike medals in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the…
Hoy celebramos el 45to aniversario de la Ley del Derecho al Voto (Voting Rights Act) de 1965, una de las más históricas e innovadoras medidas en la historia de nuestra nación. Para quienes marcharon valerosamente, trabajaron incansablemente, derramaron sangre y…
