Category: 2012
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WEEKLY ADDRESS: Congress Must Act on Transportation Bill and Student Loans
WASHINGTON, DC— In this week’s address, President Obama spoke about the urgent need for Congress to act now on two common sense measures to help hardworking middle class families. Unless Congress takes action in the next week, thousands of workers will be sent home from their jobs and millions of students will see their interest…
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Op-ed by President Obama: President Obama Reflects on the Impact of Title IX
The full text of the op-ed by President Barack Obama is printed below. The piece was published today in Newsweek. President Obama Reflects on the Impact of Title IX By President Obama Coaching my daughter Sasha’s basketball team is one of those times when I just get to be “Dad.” I snag rebounds, run drills,…
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On Anniversary of Olmstead, Obama Administration Reaffirms Commitment to Assist Americans with Disabilities
On June 22, 1999, the Supreme Court ruled in Olmstead v.L.C. that the unjustified institutional isolation of people with disabilities is a form of unlawful discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Obama Administration has made significant progress continuing to enforce Olmstead as well as more broadly helping to level the playing field…
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President Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to the Opening Ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games in London
In anticipation of “Olympic Day,” a global commemoration on June 23rdofthe birth of the modern Olympic Games,President Obamatodayannouncedthe Presidential Delegation to the Opening Ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games in London. First Lady Michelle Obama will lead the delegation this summer, accompanied by Olympic and Paralympic greats toattend the Opening Ceremony, meet with U.S. athletes,…
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President Obama Signs Vermont Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Vermont and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a severe storm, tornado, and flooding on May 29, 2012. Federal funding is available to state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on…
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Remarks by the President at the NALEO Annual Conference
Walt Disney World Resort Orlando, Florida 1:43 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Gracias! (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you. Everybody please have a seat. Ah, it is good to be back at NALEO. Qué placer estar aquí con tantos amigos. (Applause.) It is wonderful to see a lot of good friends from all…
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Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event
Hillsborough Community College Tampa, Florida 4:18 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Oh, it is good to be back in Tampa, Florida! (Applause.) I was so fired up I missed a stair. (Laughter.) I couldn’t wait to get out here. (Applause.) Well, how is everybody doing today? (Applause.) A couple of people I want to acknowledge —…
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Obamas’ Worth About $6 Million, Reports Forbes
President Obama and his wife are worth almost $6 million, according to his latest financial disclosure report filed this year. According to Forbes, which studied the President’s financial reports for this year and the previous four, even though they are actually worth less than they were last May, it’s still not bad for a community…
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Statement by the President
Last night I accepted the resignation of John Bryson as Secretary of the Department of Commerce. I want to extend my deepest thanks and appreciation to John for his service over the past months, and wish him and his family the very best. As Secretary, John fought tirelessly for our nation’s businesses and workers, helping…
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1 is 2 Many Campaign Releases New Public Service Announcement on Dating Violence
Today, Vice President Biden, Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett and White House Advisor on Violence Against Women Lynn Rosenthal hosted an event to launch a new Public Service Announcement (PSA) about dating violence as part of the Vice President’s 1 is 2 Many campaign. Due to the fact that young women today ages 16 to 24…