Category: April 2012

Attached please find a corrected copy of a new White House report on the economic case for the Buffett Rule, a principle of fairness that ensures that millionaires don’t pay less in taxes as a share of their income than middle class families pay.

NOTICE – – – – – – – CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO SOMALIA On April 12, 2010, by Executive Order 13536, I declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign…

Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the emergency…

Aboard Air Force One En Route West Palm Beach, Florida 10:20 A.M. EDT MR. CARNEY:  Welcome aboard Air Force One for this trip to Florida today, where the President will have some campaign events.  He will also speak at FAU to talk about the importance of the Buffett Rule, a basic principle of tax fairness…

Private Residence Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 1:11 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you very much.  The only title you forgot was husband of Michelle — (laughter) — father of Malia and Sasha and Bo.  (Laughter.) I have to, first of all, thank Hansel and Paula for opening up their extraordinary home to us, and your…

Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida 3:05 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, Florida!  (Applause.)  Thank you!  (Applause.)  How is everybody doing today?  (Applause.)  Well, it is great to be back in Florida.  (Applause.)  It is great to be back in Boca.  (Applause.)  Great to be here at the home of the Fighting Owls.  (Applause.) I…

5:50 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, Florida!  (Applause.) AUDIENCE MEMBER:  We love you! THE PRESIDENT:  I love you back.  (Applause.) It is good to be back in the Sunshine State.  (Applause.)  Well, there are some folks here I want to acknowledge.  Everybody, have a seat.  Relax.  I’ve got a few things to say. (Laughter.)  First…

Private Residence Golden Beach, Florida 7:31 P.M. THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you, everybody.  (Applause.)  Well, first of all, let me thank Jeremy, who has been a friend for a long time.  He supported me at a time when nobody could pronounce my name, and had great faith, probably because I think we’re both basketball fans, and…

Read the Joint Statement in Portuguese. At the invitation of President Barack Obama, President Dilma Rousseff made an official visit to the United States on April 9, 2012 to discuss their countries’ ongoing relationship on a broad range of bilateral, regional, and multilateral issues. The Leaders expressed satisfaction with the constructive and balanced partnership, based…

The White House will open its gardens and grounds to visitors on Saturday, April 21st from 9:00AM to 4:00PM, and on Sunday, April 22nd from 9:00AM to 3:00PM  Visitors can view the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, Rose Garden and the South Lawn of the White House. Additionally, the White House Kitchen Garden – the first vegetable…