Category: September 2011

New Online Engagement Feature Invites Public To Petition The White House Today, the White House announced We the People, a new online engagement feature. On this innovative WhiteHouse.gov platform, individuals will be able to create and sign petitions seeking action from the federal government on a range of issues. If a petition gathers enough signatures,…

President Obama spoke to Prime Minister-elect Yoshihiko Noda today to congratulate him on his election. The two leaders underscored the enduring nature of the U.S.-Japan friendship and alliance, and its critical importance to the peace and stability of the Asia Pacific. The President and Prime Minister-elect also pledged to work closely together to reenergize the…

WASHINGTON – On Monday, September 5th, the President will visit Detroit, MI to celebrate Labor Day with workers and their families as well as discuss his bipartisan efforts to create jobs and strengthen our economy. Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis will accompany the President on his trip to Detroit. The arrival and departure of…

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, September 7, President Obama will welcome Jimmie Johnson and other 2010 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers to the White House to honor Jimmie Johnson’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship. The President will also recognize the efforts by Jimmie Johnson and NASCAR to give back to their community as part…

WASHINGTON – On Monday, September 19, the President will travel to New York City, returning to Washington, DC, on Wednesday, September 21. While in New York City, the President will participate in the United Nations General Assembly, attend additional bilateral and multilateral meetings on the margins of UNGA, and deliver remarks at the Clinton Global…

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Vermont and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Tropical Storm Irene beginning on August 29, 2011, and continuing. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in the counties of Chittenden, Rutland,…

After consulting with the Speaker’s office, the President has accepted an invitation to address a Joint Session of Congress at 7pm on Thursday, September 8th.