Category: November 2011

North Portico 10:40 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, everybody!  Well, it is wonderful to see all of you here today.  Happy Thanksgiving, and welcome to the White House. Tomorrow is one of the best days of the year to be an American.  It’s a day to count our blessings, spend time with the ones we…

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, November 23, 2011, President Obama will pardon the National Thanksgiving Turkey in a ceremony in the Rose Garden.  The President will celebrate the 64th anniversary of the National Thanksgiving Turkey presentation, reflect upon the time-honored traditions of Thanksgiving, and wish American families a warm, safe, and healthy holiday. The President will…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: • Marilyn B. Tavenner – Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services The President also announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: • Mark L.…

On Wednesday, November 23, 2011, the President signed into law: H.R. 398, which suspends, when either spouse is on active duty abroad in the U.S. Armed Forces, the required periods of time to file a petition (and appear for an interview with the Department of Homeland Security) to remove the conditional basis for permanent resident…

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of New Mexico and ordered Federal aid to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by flooding during the period of August 19-24, 2011. Federal funding is available to state, tribal, and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations…

I welcome today’s action by the Yemeni government and the opposition to sign a political agreement brokered by the Gulf Cooperation Council to form a government of national unity within 14 days and hold early presidential elections within 90 days.  In particular, the United States welcomes President Ali Abdullah Saleh’s decision to transfer executive powers…

Attached is a message signed by the President today regarding Small Business Saturday, 2011.

We welcome today’s report by the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry, which provides a thorough and independent assessment of events in Bahrain since protests first erupted in February.  King Hamad’s decision to establish the Commission was a courageous one, and we commend him for it.  We commend the chairman of the Commission, Cherif Bassiouni and…

Manchester Central High School Manchester, New Hampshire 12:20 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, New Hampshire!  (Applause.)  It is good to be back.  Hello, Little Green!  (Applause.)  It is good to be back in New Hampshire, although I have to say that I feel a little winter coming on around here.  (Laughter.)  This is what happens…

WASHINGTON, DC – On Wednesday, November 30th, President Obama will travel to Scranton, Pennsylvania where he will discuss the American Jobs Act. In the evening, the President will travel to New York City where he will attend campaign events. More details will be released when they become available.