Category: June 2012

in June 2012

President Barack Obama’s campaign informed the Federal Election Commission that $ 43.6 million had been raised in terms of campaign funds for the month of April. So far, the President has about $ 115.7 million in the bank and which is not very far from the figures that he raised four years ago when contesting…

We Can’t Wait: President Obama Signs Executive Order to Make Broadband Construction Faster and Cheaper

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White House Also Announces 100-Partner “US Ignite” Broadband Initiative Tomorrow, the President will sign an Executive Order to make broadband construction along Federal roadways and properties up to 90 percent cheaper and more efficient. Currently, the procedures for approving broadband infrastructure projects on properties controlled or managed by the Federal Government—including large tracts of land,…

Readout of President Obama’s Calls with European Council President Van Rompuy and Mexican President Calderon

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President Obama spoke separately today to European Council President Van Rompuy and Mexican President Felipe Calderon to discuss the economic situation in Europe as well as preparations for the June 18-19 G-20 Summit in Los Cabos, Mexico. This continues the President’s close consultations with fellow Leaders about the global economy. President Van Rompuy agreed on…

Statement by the Press Secretary on S. 3261

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On Wednesday, June 13, 2012, the President signed into law: S. 3261, which authorizes the Chief of the Forest Service to award specified contracts for large air tankers in support of its fire suppression efforts.

Readout of President Obama Signing S. 3261, Contract Awards for Large Air Tankers

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Today the President signed S. 3261, Contract Awards for Large Air Tankers. The bill supports our nation’s ability to fight wildfires by enabling the Forest Service to accelerate the contracting of the next generation of air tankers for wildfire suppression in future wildfire responses, bolstering resources they rely on today. The bill builds on the…

Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting on Iraq

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The Vice President today hosted a periodic Cabinet-level meeting on Iraq. Participants discussed the current political situation in Iraq and recent progress toward implementing the U.S.-Iraq Strategic Framework Agreement in two areas that are central to our partnership: security cooperation and energy cooperation. The Vice President, and all participants, also condemned the violence that occurred…

Remarks by the President at Kenny’s BBQ Smokehouse

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Kenny’s BBQ Smokehouse Washington, D.C. 12:26 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: (In progress) — these guys are also young fathers, and they’re doing a great — he’s got four kids. He’s got two. And Michelle and I have been working a lot with military families, trying to support them. When these guys are deployed sometimes, they’re…

Remarks by President Obama and President Peres of Israel at Presentation of the Medal of Freedom

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East Room 7:12 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good evening, everybody. Please have a seat. On behalf of Michelle and myself, welcome to the White House on this beautiful summer evening. The United States is fortunate to have many allies and partners around the world. Of course, one of our strongest allies, and one of our…

Remarks by the First Lady at a Book Signing for American Grown

Jun 12, 2012

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