Category: Februrary 2011

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 18, 2011 Readout of President Obama’s call with the King of Bahrain President Obama spoke with King Hamad bin Isa  Al-Khalifa of Bahrain this evening to discuss the ongoing situation in Bahrain. The President reiterated his condemnation of the violence used against peaceful…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 17, 2011 President Obama Signs Oregon Disaster Declaration The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Oregon and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by a severe winter storm, flooding, mudslides,…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 17, 2011 Statement by the President on Kosovo Independence Day I join all Americans in extending my best wishes to all those who are celebrating Kosovo’s Independence Day.  This is a time both to reflect upon Kosovo’s long struggle for independence, and to…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 17, 2011 President Obama Announces Another Key Administration Post, 2/17/11 WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key administration post: William J. Hybl, Member, United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy, Department of State President…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 17, 2011 Readout of President Obama’s Meeting on the Reauthorization of ESEA Today, President Obama had a productive meeting with Senators Tom Harkin, Mike Enzi, Jeff Bingaman, and Lamar Alexander.  The President reiterated his strong belief that the nation’s economic future is being…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 17, 2011 President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 2/17/11 WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Thomas Countryman, Assistant Secretary for International Security and Non-Proliferation, Department of State Anne Wedner, Member,…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 16, 2011 Statement by the President on Lithuania Day I send my best wishes to all those who are observing Lithuania’s national day.  Lithuanians have inspired the world by building a vibrant democracy and free market economy.  Here in America, those who trace…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 16, 2011 Remarks by the President on America’s Great Outdoors Initiative 5:05 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Well, welcome to the White House, everybody. It is great to have you here.  What better place to hold our Great Outdoors event than right here, inside…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 16, 2011 President Obama Names Two to the United States District Court, 2/16/2011 WASHINGTON- Today, President Obama nominated Judge Timothy M. Cain and Judge Scott W. Skavdahl to United States District Court judgeships. “I am honored to nominate these distinguished individuals to serve…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 16, 2011 President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 2/16/2011 WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Michelle Gavin, Ambassador to the Republic of Botswana, Department of State Thomas M. Harrigan, Deputy…