Category: January 2011

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release January 25, 2011 Excerpts from President Obama’s State of the Union Address With their votes, the American people determined that governing will now be a shared responsibility between parties. New laws will only pass with support from Democrats and Republicans. We will move forward…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release January 25, 2011 Read-out of the President’s Call with Russian President Medvedev, 1/25/2011 President Obama called President Medvedev this morning to express his deepest condolences for yesterday’s terrorist attack and his solidarity with the Russian people.  President Obama reaffirmed his strong condemnation of this…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release January 25, 2011 FACT SHEET: The State of the Union: President Obama’s Plan to Win the Future In his State of the Union, President Obama spoke of the need to maintain America’s leadership in a rapidly changing world so that our economy is competitive…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release January 24, 2011 Background on the President’s PSD Event Today with the First Lady and Dr. Biden EAST ROOM Today, the President, the First Lady, and Dr. Biden will deliver remarks at an event at the White House unveiling efforts to better coordinate and…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release January 24, 2011 President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: ·         David S. Cohen, Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Crimes, Department of the Treasury ·         Donald B.…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release January 24, 2011 Remarks by the President, Mrs. Obama and Dr. Biden on the Presidential Studies Directive: Strengthening Our Military Families East Room 10:57 A.M. EST DR. BIDEN:  Good morning.  And on behalf of the President and First Lady, the Vice President and myself,…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release January 24, 2011 Presidential Initiative Supports Military Families President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and Dr. Jill Biden put forward today nearly 50 commitments by Federal agencies responding to the President’s directive to establish a coordinated and comprehensive Federal approach to supporting military…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release January 22, 2011 WEEKLY ADDRESS: President Obama: “We Can Out-Compete Any Other Nation” WASHINGTON – President Obama used his weekly address to highlight the steps his administration is taking to make America more competitive.  As a result of the deals made with China this…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release January 22, 2011 Statement by the President on Roe v. Wade Anniversary “Today marks the 38th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that protects women’s health and reproductive freedom, and affirms a fundamental principle: that government should not intrude on private…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release January 21, 2011 President Honors Outstanding Science, Math, Engineering Mentors President Obama today named 11 individuals and 4 organizations as recipients of the prestigious Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring.  The mentors will receive their awards at a White House…