Category: November 2011

Vice President Biden met today at the White House with Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Barham Salih. They discussed a range of regional, political and security matters, including the enduring strategic relationship between the United States and Iraq. Vice President Biden praised the dynamism of Iraq’s Kurdish region and the historic friendship and partnership between…

“Tonight the people of Ohio delivered a gigantic victory for the middle class with their overwhelming rejection of a Republican attempt to strip away collective bargaining rights. Fundamental fairness has prevailed. By standing with teachers and firefighters and cops, Ohio has sent a loud and clear message that will be heard all across the country:…

Rose Garden 12:04 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you very much, everybody.  Please be seated.  This week, we commemorate Veterans Day.  We honor the service and the sacrifice of all who have worn the uniform of the United States of America with honor and distinction.  And above all, we commit ourselves to serving them as…

Private Residence Washington, D.C. 7:15 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Well, first of all, let me just thank Dwight and Toni for your incredible hospitality.  I hope you didn’t cut down the tree just for this event.  (Laughter.)  I’d feel a little guilty about that.  It looks like it was a nice, big tree.  (Laughter.) It’s…

Having served and defended our nation, veterans are well-trained, highly skilled and will add value to any company. But today’s veterans face unique challenges:  As of October, over 850,000 veterans were unemployed and the jobless rate for post-9/11 veterans was 12.1 percent.  And as we end the war in Iraq and wind down the war…

Leading veterans’ organizations today joined President Obama at the White House and announced their support for the Returning Heroes and Wounded Warrior Tax Credits, two provisions in the American Jobs Act Congress is scheduled to consider this week. President Obama also announced three executive actions that will help veterans find jobs. Today’s announcement is part…

On Monday, November 07, 2011, the President signed into law: H.R. 489, which clarifies the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior with respect to the C.C. Cragin Dam and Reservoir in the State of Arizona; H.R. 765, the “Ski Area Recreational Opportunity Enhancement Act of 2011,” which clarifies the authority of the Secretary of…

The President welcomed NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen to the Oval Office earlier today.  The President thanked the Secretary General for his strong and effective leadership during NATO’s seven month operation in Libya, Operation Unified Protector.  The President and the Secretary General agreed that by acting quickly and decisively NATO saved the lives of thousands…

Earlier today, President Obama called Tony La Russa, manager of the 2011 World Series Champion St. Louis Cardinals to congratulate him and the entire organization on the team’s victory.  The President said that the team kept him up late during game six and that it was one of the better sporting events that he had…

The Liberian people will go to the polls tomorrow to elect the next President of Liberia.  This historic vote is an opportunity for Liberians to strengthen the country’s democracy, and to deepen its peace, prosperity and national unity.  We encourage all voters of all political preferences to exercise their universal right to participate in the…