Category: 2012

Vice President Biden met this afternoon with Crown Prince Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa of Bahrain. The Vice President reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to our long-standing partnership with the…

Blacksburg, Virginia 12:49 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you all. Thank you so much. Well, hello, Hokies! (Applause.) I like saying that. It is such a pleasure and an honor…

Private Residence Reno, Nevada 12:00 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, good afternoon, everybody. (Applause.) And thank you for arranging a beautiful day. This is just a spectacular afternoon and I’m…

Southwestern Community College Commencement Creston, Iowa May 11, 2012 As Prepared for Delivery Good evening, everyone! It’s wonderful to be here in Iowa to celebrate such an important day with…

Changes Expected to Help Save Businesses and Consumers Nearly $6 Billion WASHINGTON, DC – Today, as part of the Obama Administration’s unprecedented government-wide regulatory review, the White House announced five…

WASHINGTON, DC – Commerce Secretary John Bryson and Interior Secretary Ken Salazar today announced the Administration’s National Tourism and Travel Strategy – delivering on President Obama’s call in January for…

On January 19th, 2012, President Obama signed an Executive Order and announced new administrative initiatives to significantly increase travel and tourism in and to the United States. The U.S. travel…

Today, Cecilia Muñoz, Director of the Domestic Policy Council, joined by businesses and community leaders from across the country at the White House Summit on Financial Capability and Empowerment, announced…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: • Caitlin Durkovich – Assistant Secretary for Infrastructure Protection, Department of…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Deborah Ruth Malac, of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United…