Category: December 2010

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 15, 2010 Statement by the President on the House Passage of the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act of 2010 I applaud the House for passing, with bipartisan support, the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act of 2010.  Legislative repeal is supported by…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 15, 2010 Letter from the President Regarding the Consolidated War Powers Report TEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT TO THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE December 15, 2010 Dear Madam Speaker:    (Dear Mr.…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 15, 2010 President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: ·         Carolyn Lerner, Special Counsel, Office of Special Counsel President Obama also announced his intent…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 15, 2010 Statement by President Obama on the International Criminal Court announcement Today, as the International Criminal Court announces the names of six suspects alleged to have participated in the post-election violence that threatened to tear Kenya apart three years ago, I encourage…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 15, 2010 Statement by the President on Senate Passage of the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 Today, the Senate passed with strong bipartisan support a bill that’s a win for American families, American businesses, and our economic…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 14, 2010 President Obama Announces Members of the White House Council for Community Solutions WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama signed an Executive Order establishing the White House Council for Community Solutions.  The Council will provide advice to the President on the best…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 13, 2010 Statement from the President on Richard Holbrooke Michelle and I are deeply saddened by the passing of Richard Holbrooke, a true giant of American foreign policy who has made America stronger, safer, and more respected. He was a truly unique figure…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 13, 2010 Background on the President’s Childhood Nutrition Bill Signing Today HARRIET TUBMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The President and First Lady will deliver remarks and the President will sign into law the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 at Harriet Tubman Elementary School located…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 13, 2010 Readout of President Obama’s Meeting with the UN Security Council Permanent Representatives Earlier today, the President joined a meeting National Security Advisor Tom Donilon was hosting with Ambassador Susan Rice at the White House for the Permanent Representatives to the United…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 13, 2010 Statement by the President on the Senate Vote on Middle-Class Tax Cuts James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 5:31 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, everybody.  I am pleased to announce at this hour the United States Senate is moving forward on…