CATEGORY: September 2011
Statement by the President on Zambia’s Elections
On behalf of the American people, I congratulate the people of Zambia on the historic September 20 presidential, parliamentary, and local elections, and I commend you for building on your commitment to multiparty democracy. Zambia’s Electoral Commission, political leaders, civil society, and above all its citizens all contributed to this important accomplishment. The United States looks... [Read more]
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of President Porfirio Lobo of Honduras
President Obama will host President Porfirio Lobo of Honduras at the White House on Wednesday, October 5. The President looks forward to discussing a broad range of bilateral and regional economic and security issues during their Oval Office meeting. The President also welcomes the opportunity to underscore the strong bonds of friendship between the American and Honduran people, as well as... [Read more]
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Gary Blumenthal – Member, National Council on Disability Maurice A. Jones – Deputy Secretary, Department of Housing and Urban Development Susan A. Maxman – Member, Board of Directors of the National Institute of Building Sciences Matthew S. Rutherford... [Read more]
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Maurice A. Jones, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, vice Ronald C. Sims, retired. Matthew S. Rutherford, of Illinois, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, vice Mary John Miller. Read More →
Readout of the President’s Call with Sultan Qaboos bin Said of Oman
President Obama called Sultan Qaboos bin Said of Oman today to convey the United States’ deepest appreciation for the Sultan’s exceptional and successful role in securing the release of the young American hikers from Iranian detention and the cooperation between our governments in this endeavor. The President expressed our gratitude to the Sultan and his special envoy, Salem Al-Ismaily,... [Read more]
Readout of the President’s Meeting with Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus
Today, President Obama met with members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) in the Cabinet Room to discuss a variety of critical issues confronting the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. The President thanked the Caucus for all the hard work they do in Congress for the American people and the AAPI communities, and said that he looks forward to continuing... [Read more]
Statement by the Press Secretary on S. 846
On Friday, September 23, 2011, the President signed into law: S. 846, which designates the United States courthouse located in Jefferson City, Missouri, as the “Christopher S. Bond United States Courthouse.” Read More →
President Obama to Deliver Back-to-School Speech September 28
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As students begin their school year, President Barack Obama will deliver his third annual Back-to-School Speech at 1:30PM EDT on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at Benjamin Banneker Academic High School in Washington, DC. The President’s remarks are open to pre-credentialed media, and closed to the public as this event is by invitation only. The President’s Back-to-School... [Read more]
President Obama Signs Kansas Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Kansas and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by flooding during the period of June 1 to August 1, 2011. Federal funding is available to state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair... [Read more]
Remarks by the President on No Child Left Behind Flexibility
East Room 10:24 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. Everybody, please have a seat. Well, welcome to the White House, everybody. I see a whole bunch of people who are interested in education, and we are grateful for all the work that you do each and every day. I want to recognize the person to my right, somebody who I think will end up being considered one of the finest Secretaries... [Read more]
