Category: 2012
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President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
Washington, D.C. Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Richard J. Engler – Member, Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board Linda A. Puchala – Member, National Mediation Board President Obama said, “Our nation will be greatly served by the talent and expertise these individuals bring to…
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Statement by the Press Secretary on the President’s Upcoming Schedule
Tomorrow evening, the President will travel to Newtown, CT to meet with the families of those who were lost and thank first responders. The President will also speak at an interfaith vigil for families of the victims as well as families from Sandy Hook Elementary School scheduled for 7PM EST. More details will be released…
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Weekly Address: Nation Grieves for Those Killed in Tragic Shooting in Newtown, CT
On Friday, we learned that more than two dozen people were killed when a gunman opened fire in an elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut. Most of those who died were just young children with their whole lives ahead of them. And every parent in America has a heart heavy with hurt. Among the fallen were…
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25 States Refuse to Participate in Obama Care, Will Run their Own Health Insurance Exchanges
With the December 14 deadline passed to opt for Obamacare or state-run exchanges, almost half the states have decided to build these services on their own. Summing up the attitude of these states, the Governor of Texas, Rick Perry, said “Obamacare may fail because they don’t have the expertise nor the money. And they’re trying…
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White House Releases Report on Beyond the Border and Regulatory Cooperation Council with Canada
WASHINGTON, DC – On December 7, 2011, President Obama and Prime Minister Harper of Canada met at the White House and announced two initiatives to ensure that the vital economic partnership that joins the United States and Canada continues to be the cornerstone of our economic competitiveness and security — the Beyond the Border (BTB)…
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Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 6156
On Friday, December 14, 2012, the President signed into law: H.R. 6156, the “Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012,” which authorizes the President to extend to Russia and Moldova Permanent Normal Trade Relations and to sanction persons who are responsible for gross violations of human rights in Russia.
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Message to Congress — D.C. Budget and Financial Plan
TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Pursuant to my constitutional authority and as contemplated by section 446 of the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act as amended in 1989, I am transmitting the District of Columbia’s fiscal year (FY) 2013 Budget and Financial Plan. This transmittal does not represent an endorsement of…
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Statement by the President on the School Shooting in Newtown, CT
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:15 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: This afternoon, I spoke with Governor Malloy and FBI Director Mueller. I offered Governor Malloy my condolences on behalf of the nation, and made it clear he will have every single resource that he needs to investigate this heinous crime, care for the victims,…
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Remarks by the First Lady at Children’s National Medical Center
Children’s National Medical Center Washington, D.C. 2:59 P.M. EST Q What are you getting for the President for Christmas? MRS. OBAMA: Oh. Well, I can’t tell. Look, they’re going to print it in the papers tomorrow. (Laughter.) What do you think I should get him? Give me some ideas. Q I don’t know. MRS. OBAMA: …