Letter from Florida Mayors Urging Congress to Pass the American Jobs Act
Please see attached for a letter signed by 25 Florida mayors urging Congress to pass the American Jobs Act.
Obama Administration Announces Selection of 14 Infrastructure Projects to be Expedited Through Permitting and Environmental Review Process WASHINGTON, DC
Today, the Obama Administration announced the selection of 14 infrastructure projects around the country that will be expedited through permitting and environmental review processes, an important next step in the…
Statement by the Press Secretary on Ukraine
The United States is deeply disappointed with the conviction and sentencing of former Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Tymoshenko through a politically motivated prosecution. The charges against Mrs. Tymoshenko and…
White House Announces 2011 Fall Gardens and Grounds Tours
The White House will open its gardens and grounds to visitors on Saturday, October 15th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and on Sunday, October 16th from 9:00 a.m. to…
Letter from Democratic Governors to Congressional Leadership on the American Jobs Act
Please see attached for a letter to Congressional Leadership, signed by 16 Democratic governors, on the American Jobs Act.
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
Adam Gamoran, of Wisconsin, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the National Board for Education Sciences for a term expiring November 28, 2015. (Reappointment) Judith D.…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting with Prime Minister Luksic of Montenegro
Vice President Biden welcomed Prime Minister of Montenegro Igor Luksic to the White House today. The two discussed issues of mutual interest in our strong bilateral relationship. The Vice President…
Readout of President Obama’s Call to Ambassador Adel al-Jubeir of Saudi Arabia
President Obama called Ambassador Adel al-Jubeir of Saudi Arabia today to express the solidarity of the United States and Saudi Arabia in the face of the disrupted plot to assassinate…
Statement by the President on the Senate Vote on the American Jobs Act
Tonight, a majority of United States Senators voted to advance the American Jobs Act. But even though this bill contains the kind of proposals Republicans have supported in the past,…
Remarks by the First Lady at “Let’s Move” Jumping Jacks Event
MRS. OBAMA: Wow! You guys look great! Welcome to the White House. Isn’t this exciting? (Applause.) All right, I’m going to do a few things. I want to thank John…