President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: • Mark D. Gearan – Member, Board of Directors of the…
Readout of the President’s Call with Prime Minister Singh of India
President Obama spoke today with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. The leaders agreed on the importance of steps to strengthen the resilience of the global economy in response to persistent…
Remarks by the President on the Economy — Cleveland, OH
Cuyahoga Community College Cleveland, Ohio 2:02 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you! (Applause.) Thank you, everybody. Good afternoon, everybody. (Applause.) It is great to be back in Cleveland. (Applause.) It…
Remarks by Vice President Joe Biden at the Tallwood High School Graduation Ceremony
Tallwood High School Virginia Beach, Virginia 1:44 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. (Applause.) Thank you all very much. It’s an honor to be here. Madam President,…
We Can’t Wait: President Obama Signs Executive Order to Make Broadband Construction Faster and Cheaper
White House Also Announces 100-Partner “US Ignite” Broadband Initiative Tomorrow, the President will sign an Executive Order to make broadband construction along Federal roadways and properties up to 90 percent…
Readout of President Obama’s Calls with European Council President Van Rompuy and Mexican President Calderon
President Obama spoke separately today to European Council President Van Rompuy and Mexican President Felipe Calderon to discuss the economic situation in Europe as well as preparations for the June…
Statement by the Press Secretary on S. 3261
On Wednesday, June 13, 2012, the President signed into law: S. 3261, which authorizes the Chief of the Forest Service to award specified contracts for large air tankers in support…
Readout of President Obama Signing S. 3261, Contract Awards for Large Air Tankers
Today the President signed S. 3261, Contract Awards for Large Air Tankers. The bill supports our nation’s ability to fight wildfires by enabling the Forest Service to accelerate the contracting…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting on Iraq
The Vice President today hosted a periodic Cabinet-level meeting on Iraq. Participants discussed the current political situation in Iraq and recent progress toward implementing the U.S.-Iraq Strategic Framework Agreement in…
Remarks by the President at Kenny’s BBQ Smokehouse
Kenny’s BBQ Smokehouse Washington, D.C. 12:26 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: (In progress) — these guys are also young fathers, and they’re doing a great — he’s got four kids. He’s…