CATEGORY: July 2010


Weekly Address: President Obama Hails Successes of the Restructuring of the Auto Industry, Calls on GOP Leaders to Stop Blocking Aid for Small Businesses

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release July 31, 2010 Weekly Address: President Obama Hails Successes of the Restructuring of the Auto Industry, Calls on GOP Leaders to Stop Blocking Aid for Small Businesses WASHINGTON – In this week’s address, President Obama praised the successes of the auto industry restructuring.  When his administration decided to invest... [Read more]

Remarks by the President on the American Auto Industry and American Economy at Chrysler Auto Plant

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release July 30, 2010 Remarks by the President on the American Auto Industry and American Economy at Chrysler Auto Plant Chrysler Jefferson North Assembly Plant Detroit, Michigan 12:16 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, Detroit!  (Applause.) Well, it is good to be here.  Everybody, if you have a seat, have a seat.  (Laughter.)  It is... [Read more]

Remarks by the President at the General Motors Hamtramck Auto Plant in Hamtramck, Michigan

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release July 30, 2010 Remarks by the President at the General Motors Hamtramck Auto Plant in Hamtramck, Michigan General Motors Auto Plant Hamtramck, Michigan 1:46 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, everybody!  (Applause.)   Hello, Detroit!  (Applause.)  Thank you.  Thank you. Listen, before I just make a few short remarks, I just... [Read more]

Statement of President Barack Obama on the Unjust Detention of Sarah Shourd, Shane Bauer, and Josh Fattal

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release July 30, 2010 Statement of President Barack Obama on the Unjust Detention of Sarah Shourd, Shane Bauer, and Josh Fattal Tomorrow marks one year since Sarah Shourd, Shane Bauer, and Josh Fattal were detained by the Islamic Republic of Iran. Sarah, Shane and Josh committed absolutely no crime. When they were arrested and detained,... [Read more]

Notice from the President on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Lebanon

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release July 29, 2010 Notice from the President on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Lebanon NOTICE CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO THE ACTIONS OF CERTAIN PERSONS TO UNDERMINE THE SOVEREIGNTY OF LEBANON OR ITS DEMOCRATIC PROCESSES AND INSTITUTIONS On August 1, 2007, by Executive Order... [Read more]

President Obama Signs Iowa Disaster Declaration

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release July 29, 2010 President Obama Signs Iowa Disaster Declaration 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, flooding, and tornadoes beginning on June 1, 2010, and continuing. Federal funding... [Read more]

Remarks by the President on Education Reform at the National Urban League Centennial Conference

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release July 29, 2010 Remarks by the President on Education Reform at the National Urban League Centennial Conference Washington Convention Center Washington, D.C. 10:09 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  Everybody, please have a seat.  Have a seat.  Take a load off.  (Applause.)  Thank you. Good morning, Urban Leaguers. AUDIENCE: ... [Read more]

Remarks by the President Before Signing the Tribal Law and Order Act East Room

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release July 29, 2010 Remarks by the President Before Signing the Tribal Law and Order Act East Room 4:58 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you, everybody.  Please have a seat. I want to start, obviously, by thanking Lisa for her introduction and having the courage to share her story with all of us today.  It’s for every survivor like... [Read more]

President Obama Signs South Dakota Disaster Declaration

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release July 29, 2010 President Obama Signs South Dakota Disaster Declaration The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of South Dakota and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding during the period of June 16-24, 2010. Federal... [Read more]

Message from the President on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Lebanon

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release July 29, 2010 Message from the President on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Lebanon 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,... [Read more]

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