CATEGORY: October 2011
Statement from the President on the Retirement of Congressman John Olver
In the State House and Congress, John Olver has proudly served the people of Massachusetts for over forty years. He has fought tirelessly for a cleaner environment, modern infrastructure, more affordable housing, and more accessible health care. Michelle and I join the people of Massachusetts in thanking Congressman Olver for his service, and we wish John, his wife Rose, and daughter Martha the very... [Read more]
Remarks by the First Lady at DNC Event — Plumber’s Hall, Chicago, IL Plumber’s Hall Chicago, Illinois
MRS. OBAMA: Chicago! (Applause.) I see all my neighbors, all my friends, all my — hey, Pauline, how you doing? Love you guys! This is so good! (Applause.) Thank you. I am just thrilled to be back home — even though I don’t get to go to my house. (Laughter.) But I am thrilled to be with all of you. I want to start by thanking Sydni for that very kind introduction. ... [Read more]
Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event Ridgeline Restaurant Pepsi Center Denver, Colorado
THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Colorado. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Let me start off just by saying that there are certain people who I’m not sure that I’d wish politics on them — (laughter) — but I sure am glad they are in politics, and Michael Bennet is one of them. He is one of the finest public servants in the country. (Applause.) You know about what he did here in Denver... [Read more]
Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event W Hotel San Francisco, California
THE PRESIDENT: Hello, San Francisco! (Applause.) Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Everybody have a seat. It is wonderful to be back in San Francisco, great to be back in California. I want to thank a couple of people, especially, first of all, I want to thank Jack Johnson for flying from Hawaii to perform here. (Applause.) Terrific. He told me the waves are good right now. ... [Read more]
Remarks by the President on College Affordability Auraria Events Center University of Colorado – Denver Campus Denver, Colorado
HE PRESIDENT: Thank you! Well, it is great to be back in Colorado. (Applause.) And it is great to be here at CU Denver. (Applause.) I tend to have some pretty good memories about Denver. (Applause.) We had a little gathering here a few years ago, at Mile High. (Applause.) So coming here gets me fired up. Even when it’s snowing outside, I’m fired up. (Applause.) I don’t... [Read more]
FACT SHEET: We Can’t Wait: Obama Administration’s New Initiatives to Help Create Jobs for Veterans
Military medics are on the front lines everyday saving lives; they are the battlefield’s first responders. Yet many military medics who want to work as nurses, physician assistants or in other health care jobs when they leave the military, are often not given credit or credentials for the skills they developed while serving. In August of this year, President Obama told the story of Nick Colgin: When... [Read more]
White House Announces Secretary Ken Salazar as Administration’s Senior Official Responsible for Oversight of Implementation of Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative
President Obama is pleased to announce that the Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar will be the senior individual responsible for oversight of U.S. implementation of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI). As part of the United States Open Government National Action Plan released in September, the President announced that the United States, a long-time champion of EITI, would... [Read more]
We Can’t Wait: Obama Administration to Lower Student Loan Payments for Millions of Borrowers
Actions Offer Recent Graduates an Opportunity to Consolidate Loans and Reduce Interest Rates WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Obama Administration announced it is taking steps to increase college affordability by making it easier to manage student loan debt. The announcement is part of a series of executive actions to put Americans back to work and strengthen the economy because we can’t wait for Congressional... [Read more]
FACT SHEET: “Help Americans Manage Student Loan Debt”
The Administration has made historic investments in Pell Grants and the American Opportunity Tax Credit to help make college more affordable for millions of current and future students. While college remains an excellent investment for most students, debt may discourage some potential students from enrolling, keeping them from getting the skills they need to compete in the global economy. Some borrowers... [Read more]
President Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Offer Condolences for the Passing of Crown Prince Sultan bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud
President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to offer condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, on the passing of the Crown Prince and Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General, HRH Prince Sultan bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud. The Honorable Joseph R. Biden... [Read more]
