Category: March 2012
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New Report: Affordable Care Act Gives Americans More Security, Better Benefits
The White House today released a new report highlighting the benefits of the Affordable Care Act. The report discusses how the Affordable Care Act has improved the health care system for millions of Americans and includes stories of Americans who have been helped by the law. “Today, two years after we passed health care reform,…
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President Obama Announces U.S. Nomination of Dr. Jim Yong Kim to Lead World Bank
Today, President Obama announced that the United States is nominating Dr. Jim Yong Kim, a leader who has devoted his career to improving the lives of people in developing countries and championing the cause of global health, to be President of the World Bank. The World Bank’s mission is to reduce poverty and support development,…
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Early Reactions to the Nomination of Jim Yong Kim as President of the World Bank
Secretary of the Treasury Timothy F. Geithner “Jim Yong Kim is exceptionally well qualified to serve as President of the World Bank. He is an innovative leader whose groundbreaking work to fight disease and combat poverty has saved lives around the globe. But Jim will bring more to the role than an impressive record of…
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Statement by the Press Secretary on President Obama’s Meeting with Prime Minister Gilani of Pakistan
President Obama will meet with Prime Minister Gilani of Pakistan on Tuesday, March 27, after the Nuclear Security Summit in Seoul. The meeting will be an opportunity for the United States and Pakistan to continue high-level consultations on areas of mutual interest. In particular, the President looks forward to reviewing our efforts to support an…
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Remarks by the President on the Nomination of Dr. Jim Kim for World Bank President
The Rose Garden 10:09 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. In February, Bob Zoellick, the current President of the World Bank, announced that he would be stepping down at the end of his term in June. Bob has been a strong and effective leader at the bank for the last five years, and when…
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Campaign Event Remarks by the Vice President on Seniors
Wynmoor Village Coconut Creek, Florida 12:51 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Howard, thank you very much and my colleagues, Ted and Debbie. And I understand State Senator Jeremy Ring is here, and I understand that State Representative Jim Waldman is here. (Applause.) It’s kind of a busman’s holiday for you all, but thank you very…
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Statement by the President on the Passing of John Payton
Michelle and I were saddened to hear about the passing of our dear friend John Payton. As president and director-counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, John led the organization’s involvement in five Supreme Court cases. A true champion of equality, he helped protect civil rights in the classroom and at the ballot…
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Obama’s Recent Success With Job Growth Will Only Increase Expectations
With the jobs numbers increasing for some time now, there’s no doubt that Obama has a new hurdle to deal with: rising expectations. With the Presidential elections to take place in November, Obama finds himself in a quandary, thanks to his Republican counterparts that won’t stop criticizing him whether or not the job numbers increase…
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Remarks by the President on Energy
Maljamar, New Mexico 6:16 P.M. MDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, New Mexico! (Applause.) It’s great to be here! Everybody have a seat. I know it’s a little windy out here, but you guys are used to it. It is wonderful to be back in New Mexico. I want to acknowledge a couple of folks who are…
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Remarks by the President on American-Made Energy
Cushing Pipe Yard Cushing, Oklahoma 10:22 A.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Oklahoma! (Applause.) Well, it’s good to be here. Everybody, have a seat. Have a seat. AUIDENCE MEMBER: I love you, Mr. President! THE PRESIDENT: I love you back. It’s wonderful to see you. It is good to be back in Oklahoma. I haven’t been…