Category: August 2011

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 benefit our two countries, the region, and the world.  For the last half-century the U.S.-Japan Alliance has served as the linchpin of peace and security…

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 31st, the President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness will hold the next in a series of Jobs and Competitiveness Listening and Action Sessions with local…

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 support job creation through infrastructure investment WASHINGTON, DC – On Thursday, September 1st in Dallas, Texas, the President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness will hold…

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 share the happiness of coming together in intense devotion, reflection, and service. Millions all over the world have been inspired to honor their faith by…

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 Biden announced another promising milestone for the Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E): five innovative companies that received seed funding from ARPA-E in…

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 benefit our two countries, the region, and the world.  For the last half-century the U.S.-Japan Alliance has served as the linchpin of peace and security…

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 – Member, Cultural Property Advisory Committee Regina Blye – Member, Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Access Board Cindy Campbell – Member, American Battle Monuments Commission President…

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 storms and flooding during the period of July 27-29, 2011. Federal funding is available to state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations…

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 your fellow Marines, soldiers and veterans. On behalf of us all, I want to thank Jimmie and I want to thank your entire leadership team…