Category: March 2012

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Ward Brehm – Member, Board of Directors of the African Development Foundation President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Ward Brehm, Nominee for Member, Board of Directors…

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of West Virginia and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by several storms, tornados, flooding, mudslides, and landslides during the period of February 29 to March 5, 2012. The President’s action makes federal funding available to…

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Tennessee and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding during the period of February 29 to March 2, 2012. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected…

Prince George’s Community College Largo, Maryland 11:05 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Thank you so much.  Thank you.  Well, I am so — what a wonderful reception.  (Applause.)  That is so nice.  Thank you.  You’re all just cheering because I know Michelle.  (Laughter.)  Well, it is wonderful to be here.  Folks who have…

UAW Local 12, Main Hall Toledo, Ohio 11:18 A.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Hey, folks, how are you?  Hello, Toledo.  Good to see you all.  Please excuse my back.  I apologize. AUDIENCE MEMBERS:  Four more years!  Four more years!  Four more years! THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  Thank you. Well, I want to tell you…

Nearly one hundred and fifty years ago, in issuing the Emancipation Proclamation, President Abraham Lincoln reaffirmed the commitment of the United States to the enduring cause of freedom.  Then as now, we remain steadfast in our resolve to see that all men, women, and children have the opportunity to realize this greatest of gifts.  Yet…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama signed an Executive Order that will establish the White House Council on Strong Cities, Strong Communities (SC2). The Council will build on the SC2 pilot initiative launched June 2011 aimed at creating new partnerships between federal agencies and localities to spark economic development in communities that have faced significant…

Attached is text of a letter from the President to the Chairmen and Ranking Members of the House and Senate Committees on Armed Services and Appropriations and the Chairmen and Ranking Members of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations regarding the Administration’s comprehensive interagency strategy for public diplomacy…

South Lawn 9:33 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Good morning, everyone. AUDIENCE:  Good morning! PRESIDENT OBAMA:  The storied relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom is steeped in tradition.  And last night, as President, I shared with the Prime Minister a uniquely American tradition of bracketology.  (Laughter.)  March Madness.  He’s learned to appreciate one…

Rose Garden 12:27 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Good afternoon, everyone.  Please have a seat.  Again, it is a great honor to welcome my friend and partner, Prime Minister David Cameron, back to the White House for this official visit. I know there’s been a lot of focus on last night’s game.  Some have asked how…