Category: July 2011

I strongly condemn the outrageous attacks in Mumbai, and my thoughts and prayers are with the wounded and those who have lost loved ones. The U.S. government continues to monitor the situation, including the safety and security of our citizens. India is a close friend and partner of the United States. The American people will…

I want to extend my congratulations to Congresswoman-elect Janice Hahn for her victory in California’s 36th Congressional District. Janice and I both believe that in order to win the future, we need to create jobs and grow our economy and pursue a balanced approach to deficit reduction.  In Congress, Janice will continue to fight for…

President Obama met with Foreign Minister Lavrov today and discussed a range of bilateral and international issues.  The President thanked the Foreign Minister for his efforts to complete a new bilateral agreement on visa liberalization as well as a new agreement on adoptions, both of which will touch many lives in Russia and the United…

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and ordered Federal aid to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding during the period of April 25-28, 2011. Federal funding is available to Commonwealth and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations…

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Ohio and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding during the period of April 4 to May 15, 2011. Federal funding is available to State and eligible local governments and certain…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Matan Aryeh Koch, of New York, to be a Member of the National Council on Disability for a term expiring September 17, 2013, vice  Carol Jean Reynolds, term expired. Stephanie Orlando, of New York, to be a Member of the National Council on Disability for the remainder of the term…

THE PRESIDENT:  Good morning, everybody.  Obviously, over the last couple of days, the debate here in Washington has been dominated by issues of debt limit, but what matters most to Americans, and what matters most to me as President, in the wake of the worst downturn in our lifetimes, is getting our economy on a…

THE PRESIDENT:  Good morning, everybody.  I want to give a quick update on what’s happening with the debt negotiations, provide my perspective, and then I’m going to take a few questions. As all of you know, I met with congressional leaders yesterday.  We’re going to be meeting again today, and we’re going to meet every…

Washington, D.C. – Today, the Obama Administration launched Strong Cities, Strong Communities (SC2), a new and customized pilot initiative to strengthen local capacity and spark economic growth in local communities while ensuring taxpayer dollars are used wisely and efficiently. To accomplish this, federal agencies will provide experienced staff to work directly with six cities: Chester,…

President Obama spoke with Russian President Medvedev today to discuss a range of bilateral and international issues and to express his condolences on the tragic sinking of the MS Bulgaria.  President Obama thanked President Medvedev for Russia’s efforts at mediation in Libya, emphasizing that the United States is prepared to support negotiations that lead to…