Obama and Romney to Unveil “Jobs Plans”
With no jobs created in the month of August, and the Presidential campaign to begin very shortly for November 2012, most candidates in the running (including Obama & Romney) are…
Statement by the President on the Election of Yoshihiko Noda
I offer my personal congratulations to Yoshihiko Noda on his election as Japan’s next prime minister. The United States will work with him and the Japanese people on initiatives that…
President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness to Hold Listening and Action Session in Portland, Oregon
Jobs Council members, Administration officials, business and academic leaders to discuss with local businesses and stakeholders the critical importance of curbing America’s engineering shortage WASHINGTON, DC – On Wednesday, August…
President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness to Hold Listening and Action Session in Dallas, Texas
Jobs Council members, Administration officials, business and union leaders to discuss with local businesses, stakeholders and elected officials how the public and private sectors can partner to create opportunity and…
Statement by the President on the Occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr
Michelle and I would like to send Eid greetings to Muslim communities in the United States and around the world. Ramadan has been a time for families and communities to…
Vice President Biden Announces New Private Sector Backing for Five Pioneering Energy Companies
ARPA-E Awardees Attract Another $100 Million to Advance Clean Energy Technologies WASHINGTON, D.C. – Speaking at the National Clean Energy Summit 4.0 today in Las Vegas, Nevada, Vice President Joe…
Statement by the President on the Election of Yoshihiko Noda
I offer my personal congratulations to Yoshihiko Noda on his election as Japan’s next prime minister. The United States will work with him and the Japanese people on initiatives that…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Nina M. Archabal – Member, Cultural Property Advisory Committee Barbara Bluhm-Kaul –…
President Obama Signs Iowa Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Iowa and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe…
Remarks by the President at 93rd Annual Conference of the American Legion
THE PRESIDENT: Hello Legionnaires! It is wonderful to see all of you. Let me, first of all, thank Commander Foster for your introduction and for your lifetime of service to…