Category: December 2011

Eisenhower Executive Office Building 12:13 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, everybody.  As I said in Kansas last week, the defining issue of our time is whether we can build an economy where hard work pays off and responsibility is rewarded.  It’s whether this is going to be a country where working people can earn enough…

WASHINGTON – The White House today will announce new rules proposed by the U.S. Department of Labor that would provide minimum wage and overtime protections for nearly two million workers who provide in-home care services for the elderly and infirmed. Many of these workers provide critical in-home health care services such as tube feeding, wound…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Sharon Block, of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board for the term of five years expiring December 16, 2014, vice Craig Becker. Richard F. Griffin, Jr., of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board for…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Obama Administration released a report, Education and the American Jobs Act: Creating Jobs through Investments in Our Nation’s Schools, and interactive maps that highlight estimated benefits that states and local school districts would receive if Congress acts to pass the American Jobs Act. The White House report provides an analysis…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: David Medine – Chairman, Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board Rachel L. Brand – Member, Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board Patricia M. Wald – Member, Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board President Obama said, “I…

The Governments of the United States and the Republic of South Sudan are pleased to have hosted the International Engagement Conference for South Sudan December 14-15, 2011 to highlight the national development vision of South Sudan and the opportunities for investment in the country.  The United States and South Sudan appreciate the support and participation…

The United States hosted the International Engagement Conference for South Sudan to welcome the new country to the international community and provide a forum for the Republic of South Sudan (RoSS) to highlight its development priorities and opportunities for engagement with public and private sector partners.  From the involvement of ten co-sponsors to the participation…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Rachel L. Brand, of Iowa, to be a Member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board for a term expiring January 29, 2017.  (New Position) David Medine, of Maryland, to be Chairman and Member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board for a term expiring January 29, 2012. …

Fort Bragg, North Carolina 11:52 A.M. EST MRS. OBAMA:  Hello, everyone!  I get to start you all off.  I want to begin by thanking General Anderson for that introduction, but more importantly for his leadership here at Fort Bragg.  I can’t tell you what a pleasure and an honor it is to be back here. …

On December 14th and 15th, the U.S. Government and the Republic of South Sudan will co-host an International Engagement Conference for South Sudan in Washington D.C. to support the world’s newest nation as it unveils its vision for development and economic growth priorities.  The conference will bring together international partners, private sector and civil society…