Category: April 2012

3 million nurses, through 150 nursing organizations and 500 nursing schools will be educated on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) & Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in the coming years Today at the University of Pennsylvania, home to one of America’s top Nursing Schools, First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden will announce a commitment from…

Vice President Biden welcomed Federal Republic of Nigeria Vice President Mohammed Namadi Sambo to the White House yesterday as part of the United States’ commitment to peace and prosperity for Nigeria and for the entire West African region.  The Vice President offered his condolences and those of the American people to Vice President Sambo for…

The United States continues to be deeply concerned about the situation in Bahrain, and we urge all parties to reject violence in all its forms.  We condemn the violence directed against police and government institutions, including recent incidents that have resulted in serious injuries to police officers.  We also call on the police to exercise…

President Obama met with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Defense, Prince Salman bin Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud, today in the Oval Office.  The President and Prince Salman affirmed the strong and enduring partnership between the United States and Saudi Arabia and discussed a range of bilateral and regional issues.  The President asked Prince Salman to convey…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: • Jay N. Anania – Ambassador to the Republic of Suriname, Department of State • Gene A. Cretz – Ambassador to the Republic of Ghana, Department of State • Susan Marsh Elliott – Ambassador to the Republic of Tajikistan,…

WASHINGTON, DC – On Tuesday, April 17, President Obama will welcome Tony Stewart and the 2011 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers to the White House to honor Tony Stewart’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship.  The President will also recognize the efforts by Tony Stewart and NASCAR to give back to their community…

Eisenhower Executive Office Building 10:25 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Everybody, please have a seat.  Thank you.  It is wonderful to see you.  Lately, we’ve been talking about the fundamental choice that we face as a country.  We can settle for an economy where a shrinking number of people do very, very well…

South Lawn 11:13 A.M. EDT DR. BIDEN:  What a great day for a celebration.  Thank you, General Dempsey, for that kind introduction and for all that you have done to support the Joining Forces initiative over the past year.  I also want to thank Deanie Dempsey, who’s been a wonderful partner and a wonderful friend. …

University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 2:52 P.M. EDT DR. BIDEN:  Thank you, Dr. Meleis, for that kind introduction.  I can see you’re a great educator. It’s great to be here in Philadelphia to mark the one-year Joining Forces anniversary.  Many of you know that I’m a proud military mom.  One of the best parts of…