Category: November 2011

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the Commonwealth of Virginia and ordered Federal aid to supplement commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area affected by an earthquake during the period of August 23 to October 25, 2011. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Louisa County. Assistance…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: • Sondra Myers – Member, Commission on Presidential Scholars • Jackie Norris – Member, Commission on Presidential Scholars President Obama said, “I am pleased to announce that these experienced and committed individuals have agreed to join this Administration,…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Sondra Myers – Member, Commission on Presidential Scholars Jackie Norris – Member, Commission on Presidential Scholars President Obama said, “I am pleased to announce that these experienced and committed individuals have agreed to join this Administration,…

For the third time in recent weeks, every single Republican in the United States Senate has chosen to obstruct a jobs bill that independent economists said would boost our economy and put Americans back to work.  At a time when more than a million construction workers are looking for a job, they voted “no” to…

Convention Center Cannes, France 10:38 A.M. CET PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, it is wonderful to be back in France. And I want to thank my excellent friend and colleague, Nicolas Sarkozy, for his hospitality. He and I obviously have worked together on a wide range of issues since I’ve been President, and I always welcome his…

Intercontinental Carlton Cannes Hotel Cannes, France 11:05 A.M. CET PRESIDENT OBAMA: It’s wonderful to be back together with my good friend, Angela Merkel. I think that the last time we were in Washington, D.C. together we presented her with the Medal of Freedom, and that indicated the high esteem that not only I, but the…

We Can’t Wait: Common-sense steps to expedite transportation projects WASHINGTON — Today, President Obama will deliver remarks in front of Washington, D.C.’s Key Bridge and urge Congress to pass the transportation piece of the American Jobs Act, which will make an immediate investment of $50 billion in our nation’s transportation infrastructure and a $10 billion…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the White House announced the launch of the 2011 Campus “Champions of Change” Challenge.   The Challenge invites college and university students from across the country to demonstrate how their student-led project is improving their campus community and helping America win the future. In the spring of 2012, the challenge will announce…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Jerry L. Johnson  – Member, Advisory Group on Prevention, Health Promotion, and Integrative and Public Health Jacob Lozada – Member, Advisory Group on Prevention, Health Promotion, and Integrative and Public Health Dean Ornish – Member, Advisory…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Kristine Gerhard Baker to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas. “I am proud to nominate Kristine Gerhard Baker to serve on the United States District Court,” said President Obama.  “I am confident she will serve on the federal bench with distinction.” Kristine Gerhard…