Category: Feb-2013
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Joint Statement by the United States and Japan
The two Governments confirm that should Japan participate in the TPP negotiations, all goods would be subject to negotiation, and Japan would join others in achieving a comprehensive, high-standard agreement, as described in the Outlines of the TPP Agreement announced by TPP Leaders on November 12, 2011. Recognizing that both countries have bilateral trade sensitivities,…
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White House Demands Renegotiation Of The Cuts, Republicans Refuse To Budge
With the White House stepping up its campaign to force Republicans back to the negotiating table when it comes to the deep cuts that are due to take place shortly, it seems to have little or no effect on the GOP. In explaining the President’s stance on this political deadlock, Daniel Pfeiffe, a senior White…
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Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Abe of Japan After Bilateral Meeting
PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, I want to extend a warm welcome to Prime Minister Abe and congratulate him on his victory and his leadership of Japan. Obviously, Japan is one of our closest allies, and the U.S.-Japan alliance is the central foundation for our regional security and so much of what we do in the Pacific…
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First Lady Michelle Obama and Big Bird Team Up to Help Get Kids Healthy
Washington, D.C. – First Lady Michelle Obama and Sesame Street’s Big Bird teamed up to film two public service announcements encouraging kids to eat healthy and get active. The new PSAs, which can be viewed HERE and HERE, are launched as part of the third anniversary celebration of Let’s Move! – Mrs. Obama’s initiative to…
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Background on Medal of Valor Ceremony
On Wednesday, February 20, 2013, the Vice President will host a Medal of Valor ceremony with Attorney General Eric Holder. The Vice President and Attorney General will deliver remarks at this ceremony. Below is background information on the Medal of Valor and the recipients of the Medal at Wednesday’s ceremony. Watch this event live on…
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Fact Sheet: The President’s Plan to Make America a Magnet for Jobs by Investing in Infrastructure
Investing in infrastructure not only makes our roads, bridges, and ports safer and allows our businesses and workers to be as competitive as they need to be in the global economy, it also creates thousands of good American jobs that cannot be outsourced. Since the President took office four years ago, America has begun the…
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First Lady Michelle Obama to Embark on National Tour Celebrating Third Anniversary of Let’s Move!
WASHINGTON, DC – On February 27, 2013, First Lady Michelle Obama will kick off a two day nation-wide tour celebrating the third anniversary of Let’s Move!, her initiative to ensure that all our children grow up healthy and reach their full potential. The tour will showcase progress and announce new ways the country is coming…
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President Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Sierra Leone to Attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Ernest Bai Koroma
President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Sierra Leone to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Ernest Bai Koroma on February 22, 2013. The Honorable Carrie Hessler-Radelet, Acting-Director of the Peace Corps, will lead the delegation. Member of the Presidential Delegation: Ms. Kathleen FitzGibbon, Chargé d’Affaires, United…
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Statement from the President on General John Allen
Today, I met with General John Allen and accepted his request to retire from the military so that he can address health issues within his family. I told General Allen that he has my deep, personal appreciation for his extraordinary service over the last 19 months in Afghanistan, as well as his decades of service…
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Readout of the President’s Calls to Senate Republicans on Commonsense Immigration Reform
This afternoon, the President placed calls to Senator Graham, Senator McCain, and Senator Rubio to discuss their shared commitment to bipartisan, commonsense immigration reform and to commend the Senators for the bipartisan progress that continues to be made by the Gang of 8 on this important issue. During the calls, which build on conversations that…