Category: April 2012
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President Obama’s Visit to Lorain County Community College
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the President will visit Lorain County Community College in Elyria, Ohio to highlight how federal job training funding is providing critical services for unemployed workers and helping them to get jobs in high-demand, high-growth industries. The President will visit with students in the college’s Transformations program for Computerized Numerically Controlled Machining,…
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We Can’t Wait: President Signs Memorandum Establishing Policies for Addressing Domestic Violence in the Federal Workplac
oday the Obama Administration announced new efforts to help combat and prevent domestic violence in the federal workplace. President Obama today signed a memorandumthat will require federal agencies to develop policies to address the effects of domestic violence and provide assistance to employees who are experiencing domestic violence. “We know that domestic violence doesn’t just…
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Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Charles Benton, of Illinois, to be a Member of the National Museum and Library Services Board for a term expiring December 6, 2013, vice Harry Robinson, Jr., term expired. Christie Pearson Brandau, of Iowa, to be a Member of the National Museum and Library Services Board for a term expiring…
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Statement by the President on the Passing of Dick Clark
Michelle and I are saddened to hear about the passing of Dick Clark. With “American Bandstand,” he introduced decades’ worth of viewers to the music of our times. He reshaped the television landscape forever as a creative and innovative producer. And, of course, for 40 years, we welcomed him into our homes to ring in…
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President Obama Signs Hawaii Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Hawaii and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms, flooding, and landslides during the period of March 3-11, 2012. Federal funding is available to state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit…
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Remarks by the President at Lorain County Community College, Elyria, OH
Lorain County Community College Elyria, Ohio 2:36 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you. (Applause.) Everybody, please have a seat. Well, hello, Ohio! AUDIENCE: Hello! THE PRESIDENT: It is good to be back here at Lorain. Last time I was here I had an outstanding burger…
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Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event
Henry Ford Museum Dearborn, Michigan 5:34 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Michigan! (Applause.) How is everybody doing? (Applause.) It is good to be in Dearborn. It is good to be back in the Motor City! (Applause.) A couple of people I want to acknowledge here. First of all, give it up for Jeff. Thank you…
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Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event
Private Residence Dearborn, Michigan 7:37 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, first of all, Denise and Jim, thank you for opening up this incredible home. They have been great friends. When I first met Denise, the fact that I was a Blackhawks fan — (laughter) — was incidental. But she, right away, lent us her support,…
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President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: • Charles Benton – Member, National Museum and Library Services Board • Christie Pearson Brandau – Member, National Museum and Library Services Board • Bert Castro – Member, National Museum and Library Services Board • William B. Schultz – General…
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Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit by Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda of Japan
President Obama will welcome Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda of Japan to the White House on Monday, April 30, 2012. The President looks forward to holding discussions with the Prime Minister on a wide range of bilateral, regional and global issues, including the U.S.-Japan Security Alliance, economic and trade issues, and deepening bilateral cooperation. The two…