After Dinner Remarks by President Obama at Parliamentary Dinner
Parliament House Canberra, Australia 9:09 P.M. AEST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, Prime Minister Gillard and Leader Abbot, thank you both for your wonderfully warm words. And I thank you for showing…
Prime Minister Gillard and President Obama Announce Force Posture Initiatives
Today, Prime Minister Gillard and President Obama announced two new force posture initiatives that will significantly enhance defence cooperation between Australia and the United States. Coming on the 60th anniversary…
FACT SHEETS: U.S. and Australia Bilateral Meeting
Attached are fact sheets pertaining to the bilateral meeting that President Obama conducted with Prime Minister Gillard. Statement on Energy Overview Fact Sheet Statement on Development Cooperation Statement on Crime…
FACT SHEET: Memorandum of Understanding between U.S. and Australia on Enhancing Cooperation in Preventing and Combating Crime
The Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Australia on Enhancing Cooperation in Preventing and Combating Crime can be viewed HERE.
We Can’t Wait: Obama Administration Proposes Historic Fuel Economy Standards to Reduce Dependence on Oil, Save Consumers Money at the Pump
Next phase in national program for light-duty vehicles will save consumers thousands of dollars at the pump while saving billions of barrels of oil, curbing pollution, enabling long-term planning for…
Statement from the President on the Passage of Tax Credits to Help Get Veterans Back to Work
I want to congratulate Republicans and Democrats in Congress for coming together to pass these tax credits that will encourage businesses to hire America’s veterans. No veteran who fought for…
President Obama Honors Outstanding Science, Math, and Engineering Mentors
WASHINGTON, DC – President Obama today named nine individuals and eight organizations recipients of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring. The mentors will receive their…
We Can’t Wait: Agencies Cut Nearly $18 Billion in Improper Payments, Announce New Steps for Stopping Government Waste
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) today announced that the Administration cut wasteful improper payments by $17.6 billion dollars in 2011 as part of the Obama Administration’s Campaign to…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Deborah J. Jeffrey, of the District of Columbia, to be Inspector General, Corporation for National and Community Service, vice Gerald Walpin. Mark J. Mazur, of…
Readout of the President’s Telephone Call with Former Prime Minister George Papandreou of Greece
President Obama called Former Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou today to thank him for his many contributions to Greece and to Greek-American relations, and for his leadership and service over…