Category: Februrary 2011

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 05, 2011 Readout of the President’s calls to discuss Egypt The President made a number of calls to foreign leaders today to discuss the ongoing situation in Egypt.  He spoke to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed of the United Arab Emirates, Prime Minister…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 04, 2011 Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada in Joint Press Availability South Court Auditorium 3:21 P.M. EST PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Good afternoon, everyone.  Please be seated. I am very pleased to be welcoming my great friend and partner,…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 04, 2011 Readout of the President’s call with Prime Minister Erdogan of Turkey President Obama spoke to Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan by telephone today, one in a series of ongoing consultations between close allies.  The two leaders discussed the unfolding events…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 04, 2011 President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 2/4/11 WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to the President’s Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships: Susan K. Stern, Chair, President’s Advisory Council on Faith-Based…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 04, 2011 Joint Statement by President Obama and Prime Minister Harper of Canada on Regulatory Cooperation Today, President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Stephen Harper have directed the creation of a United States-Canada Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC), composed of senior regulatory, trade, and…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 04, 2011 President Obama Signs New Jersey Disaster Declaration The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of New Jersey and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by a severe winter storm…

The White House Office of Media Affairs For Immediate Release February 04, 2011 Obama Administration Celebrates Black History by Winning the Future WASHINGTON, DC – During Black History Month, Americans from around the country will celebrate the creativity, determination, and progress that African Americans have made to our nation’s identity and culture. This year’s celebration…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 04, 2011 Declaration by President Obama and Prime Minister Harper of Canada – Beyond the Border Beyond the Border: A Shared Vision for Perimeter Security and Economic Competitiveness The United States and Canada are staunch allies, vital economic partners, and steadfast friends.  We…

The White House Office of Media Affairs For Immediate Release February 04, 2011 President Obama to Discuss National Wireless Initiative in Marquette, Michigan WASHINGTON—On Thursday, February 10, President Obama will travel to Marquette, Michigan, where local businesses have been able to grow as a result of broadband access, with particular benefit in exporting goods to…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 04, 2011 Nelson Post: The President’s “Better Buildings Initative” WASHINGTON – Today, the Deputy Director of the Office of Public Engagement Greg Nelson posted the following statement to the White House blog. You can view the statement HERE. Early Momentum for the President’s “Better…