Category: April 2012

American Chemistry Council WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 13, 2012) – The American Chemistry Council (ACC) issued the following statement in response to the Obama Administration’s release of an executive order calling for coordination in federal agency efforts related to unconventional natural gas resources. “We welcome the President’s call to coordinate federal agency activities related to domestic…

The United States strongly condemns the actions taken by certain elements of Guinea Bissau’s military to seize power from the country’s civilian leadership, and we call for the immediate restoration of the legitimate government. We remain deeply concerned about the safety of the country’s interim president, senior figures, and others who may be put in…

Port of Tampa-Ports America Tampa, Florida 1:12 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, Tampa!  (Applause.) Well, it is great to be here in Tampa.  Good to be in Florida.  I just got a tour of this magnificent port.  I was hoping to try out one the cranes — (laughter) — Secret Service wouldn’t let me.  They…

Today, as families across the country are filing their taxes, the Obama Administration is launching a new online tool that will enable the Federal government to prevent the waste of taxpayer dollars on improper payments. The Do Not Pay tool will prevent the kind of payment errors that have occurred in government for too long, …

Continuing their close consultations on global issues of common concern, the President and French President Sarkozy held a video teleconference today to discuss Syria, Iran, and stability in the oil markets.  On Syria, the President and President Sarkozy condemned the violence perpetrated by the regime against its own people and noted that the regime had…

Despite the failure of its attempted missile launch, North Korea’s provocative action threatens regional security, violates international law and contravenes its own recent commitments. While this action is not surprising given North Korea’s pattern of aggressive behavior, any missile activity by North Korea is of concern to the international community. The United States remains vigilant…

Exeter Town Hall Exeter, New Hampshire 12:20 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Hello, New Hampshire.  (Applause.)  Diedre — I told Diedre, I should say amen and sit down.  (Laughter.)  And I told Diedre, we have something in common.  I drove a school bus too, when I was in law school to help pay my way,…

Kansas City Southern Railways Shreveport, Louisiana 1:27 P.M. CDT MRS. OBAMA:  Well, hello, everyone.  (Applause.)  I want to thank Michael for that very kind introduction and for his service.  We are very proud of him.  We know he’s going to do well.  And we’re just thrilled to be here — thrilled to be here with…

Jacksonville Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida 6:08 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Oh! (Applause.) How are you guys doing? (Applause.) You guys sit down. Rest yourselves. Are you having fun? (Applause.) There is more fun to come. I am thrilled — thrilled — to be here. I want to start by thanking Maddie for her poise…

3 million nurses, through 150 nursing organizations and 500 nursing schools will be educated on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) & Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in the coming years Today at the University of Pennsylvania, home to one of America’s top Nursing Schools, First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden will announce a commitment from…