Senate Democrats will not take up Obama’s jobs plan immediately
In returning from a short recess in September, Senate Democrats have said that they will not take up Obama’s jobs plan immediately. Despite the urgency to ‘pass this bill right…
President Obama orders ‘successful’ killing of top Al-Qaeda operative in Yemen
With the killing of the American-born Anwar al-Awlaki in a remote town of Yemen by a CIA drone, President Obama recently announced that this marked “a significant milestone” to defeat…
Investors support Obama’s ‘Buffett Rule’ in Bloomberg Global Poll
Investors from around the world are in favor of the “Buffett Rule” in Obama’s American Jobs Act, which will increase taxes for those who earn more than 1 million or…
Obama calls for Gadhafi loyalist forces to give up, promises aid
With the war in Libya coming to a close ever since the NATO took over, and it’s dictator on the run, President Obama has urged Gadhafi’s loyalist forces to give…
Obamas ‘Peace is hard’ General Assembly speech anger Palestinians
Palestine was counting on Abbas’ bid for statehood in the United Nations to fall through. Little did they expect Obama dash their hopes into the ground in the way that…
Statement on the Employment Situation in August
WASHINGTON- Katherine Abraham, Member of the Council of Economic Advisors, issued the following statement today on the employment situation in August. The statement can also be found on the White…
Statement by the President on the Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards
Over the last two and half years, my administration, under the leadership of EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson, has taken some of the strongest actions since the enactment of the Clean…
Letter from OIRA Administrator Cass Sunstein to EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson on Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards
Attached please find a letter sent today by OIRA Administrator Cass Sunstein to EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson on the Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
White House Officials to Hold Background Conference Call Regarding the Clean Air Act and the Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards
WASHINGTON- Today, at 11:15 AM ET, White House officials will discuss the Administration’s strong record of protecting public health and the environment under the Clean Air Act, and today’s announcement…
Zichal Blog Post: Cleaner Air and a Stronger Economy – A Record of Success
WASHINGTON- Heather Zichal, Deputy Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change, posted the following blog today on the steps the Obama Administration has taken to reduce harmful air…