Category: 2012

On September 22, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln issued the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, boldly declaring that on New Year’s Day, 1863, all people held as slaves in areas “in rebellion against the United States shall be then, thenceforward, and forever free.” One hundred and fifty years after that historic event, we recognize an important milestone in…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Marilyn A. Brown, of Georgia, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority for a term expiring May 18, 2017.  (Reappointment) Alan F. Estevez, of the District of Columbia, to be a Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense, vice Frank Kendall III. Vera Lynn…

REMARKS BY THE FIRST LADY AT A CAMPAIGN EVENT Morgan State University Baltimore, Maryland 5:56 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA:  Wow.  Well, thank you so much.  (Applause.)  Thank you.  You all, rest yourselves.  Rest.  (Applause.)  Oh, my goodness.  Thank you all so much.  Wow, this is — I am — (applause) — I am rarely speechless,…

Private Residence Phoenix, Maryland 8:21 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA:  Thank you all.  Thank you so much.  (Applause.)  All right, I get embarrassed.  You’re embarrassing me.  (Laughter.)  But thank you so much. It is beyond a thrill to be here with all of you in this magnificent space with so many wonderful people.  It was just…

REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT AT A CAMPAIGN EVENT Milwaukee Theater Milwaukee, Wisconsin 3:21 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, everybody!  (Applause.)  Thank you so much.  Thank you!  (Applause.)  It is great to be here.  Thank you.  (Applause.)  All right, everybody have a seat, have a seat. AUDIENCE MEMBER:  I love you! THE PRESIDENT:  I love you…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, as part of his We Can’t Wait initiative, President Obama announced that two nationally and regionally significant surface transportation projects in California will be expedited to put Americans to work building a 21st century infrastructure and providing California with more transportation choices.  These projects will improve local and regional connectivity, providing…

National Monument Will Honor Native American Culture, Generate Tourism and Economic Benefits for Local Economy WASHINGTON, DC – Today President Obama signed a proclamation establishing Chimney Rock as a National Monument. Chimney Rock, located in the San Juan National Forest in southwestern Colorado, offers a spectacular landscape rich in history and Native American culture. The…

Vice President Biden today called Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki to discuss a range of topics, including the recent high-level U.S. delegations to Iraq led by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dempsey, Deputy Secretary of State Bill Burns and others.  The Vice President and the Prime Minister addressed issues of regional security,…

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Alabama and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Hurricane Isaac during the period of August 26 to September 5, 2012. Federal funding also is available to state and eligible local governments and certain private…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Alan F. Estevez – Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, Department of Defense Vincent G. Logan – Special Trustee for American Indians, Department of the Interior Olga Viso – Member, National…