Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 3630
On Wednesday, February 22, 2012, the President signed into law: H.R. 3630, the “Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012,” which extends through December 31, 2012: (1)…
Will Obama win over independent voters in November 2012?
One of the biggest factors to influence the Obama Presidency was the winning over of independent voters in the 2008 elections. According to statistics, 52 % of independents voted for…
Remarks by the President on the Payroll Tax Cut
South Court Auditorium 11:41 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello! Good to see everybody. Please, have a seat. Have a seat. (Applause.) Good morning. I want to thank all of you…
Remarks by the First Lady at Blues Music Clinic
State Dining Room 2:41 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Hey! (Applause.) You guys, rest yourselves. Welcome to the White House. (Laughter.) What do you think? (Applause.) Do you like our house?…
Remarks by the President at “In Performance at the White House” Blues Event
East Room 7:22 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you! (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you. Thank you. Everybody, please have a seat. That sounded pretty good. (Laughter.) I might…
We Can’t Wait: Obama Administration Announces Steps to Boost the Rural Economy, Promote Job Creation
WASHINGTON, DC – As part of the Obama Administration’s “We Can’t Wait” efforts to strengthen the economy, create jobs and support business growth, Administration officials announced three significant actions to…
Readout of the President’s Call with Chancellor Merkel of Germany
The President and German Chancellor Angela Merkel spoke by phone this morning to discuss the latest developments concerning the financial situation in the eurozone. The President thanked the Chancellor for…
Vice President Biden Thanks First Responders and Releases Report on the Economic Value of Increasing Spectrum
Today, Vice President Biden met with first responders to thank them for their service and to discuss the new nationwide public safety broadband network included in the Payroll Tax Extension…
President Obama Says That Israel Has Not Yet Decided To Attack Iran
With the Iranian regime posing a threat to the security of Israel and its disputed nuclear program making matters worse, President Obama says that an imminent Israeli attack on Iran…
Readout of the National Security Advisor’s Trip to Israel
National Security Advisor Tom Donilon concluded a three day visit to Israel today for consultations with senior Israeli officials including Prime Minister Netanyahu, Defense Minister Barak, Chief of the General…