Category: Aug-2012

On this fourth annual World Humanitarian Day, the United States joins the international community in honoring the courage and commitment of the dedicated aid workers who devote their lives to serving their fellow human beings, regardless of who they are and where they are, often in extremely dangerous circumstances. From Syria to the Sahel, Yemen…

WASHINGTON, DC – The White House today released a new report that finds that the loss of teachers and other education staff is forcing communities into difficult choices that harm our children’s education and future, including increasing class sizes and shortening school years and days.  The report shows that more than 300,000 local education jobs…

With students starting to head back to school, President Obama used this week’s address to discuss the critical role that education plays in America’s future. Nothing is more important to a child’s education than a great teacher. Unfortunately, tens of thousands of teachers will not be going back to school this year, partially because of…

Michelle and I extend our warmest wishes to Muslim communities in the United States and around the world as they celebrate Eid-al-Fitr. For Muslims, Ramadan has been a time of fasting, prayer and spiritual renewal. These past four weeks have also been a time to serve the less fortunate — a reminder of the obligations…

Windham High School Windham, New Hampshire 1:06 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you!  (Applause.)  It’s good to be back!  (Applause.)  It is good to be back in New Hampshire.  (Applause.) Well, first all, thank you guys all for being here.  I know it’s a little bit warm. AUDIENCE MEMBER:  We love you! THE PRESIDENT:  I…

Rochester Commons Rochester, New Hampshire 3:55 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, New Hampshire!  (Applause.)  Thank you! AUDIENCE:  Four more years!  Four more years! THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you!  (Applause.)  Thank you so much.  What a beautiful day in New Hampshire.  (Applause.) A couple people I want to acknowledge.  First of all, thanks to your outstanding young…

WASHINGTON, DC – The Obama Administration today announced that it won’t allow infrastructure funds to sit idle as a result of stalled earmark projects at a time when hundreds of thousands of construction workers are looking for work. U.S Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is making over $470 million in unspent earmarks immediately available to states…

Vice President Biden today called Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki to discuss a range of topics including the crisis in Syria. The Vice President and the Prime Minister agreed to conduct more frequent, high-level consultations between the U.S. and Iraq, given our shared interest in developments in Syria and the region. Both leaders also reaffirmed…

Consortium of Businesses, Universities, and Community Colleges from Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania Co-Invest with Federal Government in a Manufacturing Innovation Institute  WASHINGTON, DC – Following through on our We Can’t Wait efforts, the Obama Administration today announced the launch of a new public-private institute for manufacturing innovation in Youngstown, Ohio as part of its…