Statement by the President on the Election of Yoshihiko Noda
I offer my personal congratulations to Yoshihiko Noda on his election as Japan’s next prime minister. The United States will work with him and the Japanese people on initiatives that…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Nina M. Archabal – Member, Cultural Property Advisory Committee Barbara Bluhm-Kaul –…
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…
Remarks by the President at 93rd Annual Conference of the American Legion
THE PRESIDENT: Hello Legionnaires! It is wonderful to see all of you. Let me, first of all, thank Commander Foster for your introduction and for your lifetime of service to…
President Obama Signs Vermont Emergency Declaration
The President today declared an emergency exists in the State of Vermont and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from…
President Obama Announces Intent to Nominate Alan Krueger to Lead the Council of Economic Advisers
Today, President Obama will announce his intent to nominate Alan B. Krueger as a member of the Council of Economic Advisers (CEA). Following his confirmation, President Obama will designate Dr.…
Statement from President Obama on the Six Year Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
Six years ago today, Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast, upending families and ravaging communities – and no one will forget the tragic events of those days. But what’s required…
President Obama Signs Pennsylvania Emergency Declaration
The President today declared an emergency exists in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and ordered federal aid to supplement commonwealth and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from…
Remarks by the President in Announcing His Nomination of Alan Krueger for Chair of CEA
THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. This morning we’re continuing to deal with the impact and the aftermath of Hurricane Irene. As I said yesterday, we’re going to make sure folks…
President Obama Signs Puerto Rico Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and ordered federal aid to supplement commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area struck by…