Category: June 2011
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President Obama Signs Alaska Disaster Declaration
President Obama Signs Alaska Disaster Declaration The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Alaska and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by an ice jam and flooding during the period of May 8-13, 2011. Federal funding is available to State and eligible…
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President Obama Signs New York Disaster Declaration
President Obama Signs New York Disaster Declaration The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of New York and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, tornadoes, and straight-line winds during the period of April 26 to May 8, 2011. Federal…
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President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Martin J. Gruenberg, Chairman, Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Ken Kopocis, Assistant Administrator for the Office of Water, Environmental Protection Agency President Obama said, “I am honored that these talented individuals have decided…
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Obama Administration Establishes White House Rural Council to Strengthen Rural Communities
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The White House today announced the establishment of the first White House Rural Council. While rural communities face challenges, they also present economic potential. To address these challenges, build on the Administration’s rural economic strategy, and improve the implementation of that strategy, the President signed an Executive Order establishing the White House…
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Readout of the President’s Meeting with President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria
President Obama and President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria met at the White House on Wednesday, June 8 and reaffirmed the strong bilateral partnership between the two countries. The President personally congratulated President Jonathan on the success of Nigeria’s recent elections, which deepened the foundation for future democratic contests. The leaders discussed how the Jonathan administration…
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Statement from the President on the Resignation of Mike Leiter
Mike Leiter’s entire career has been one of service to our Nation and I know his decision to leave the National Counterterrorism Center was undoubtedly a difficult one for him. Serving in two Administrations since 2007, Mike led the National Counterterrorism Center with dedication and unwavering determination during challenging and demanding times and our nation…
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Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Arnold A. Chacón, of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Guatemala. Christopher Merrill, of Iowa, to be a Member of the National Council on the Humanities for a…
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Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting With His Highness Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince of Bahrain
The Vice President met today with His Highness Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince of Bahrain. The Vice President reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to our longstanding partnership with Bahrain, to supporting a national dialogue that addresses the aspirations of all Bahrainis, and to ensuring that universal rights are respected and those responsible for…
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Readout of the President’s Meeting with President Ali Bongo Ondimba of Gabon
President Obama and President Ali Bongo Ondimba of Gabon met today and discussed a wide range of multilateral and regional issues, including security, environmental protection and the economy. The Presidents discussed Gabon’s presidency of the United Nations Security Council, including its chairing of an important session on HIV/AIDS. President Obama recognized Gabon’s leadership on Libya,…
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President Obama and Skills for America’s Future Partners Announce Initiatives Critical to Improving Manufacturing Workforce
Efforts by Leading Manufacturers will help prepare 500,000 Workers for Cutting-Edge Manufacturing Jobs Today at Northern Virginia Community College, President Obama will announce a major expansion of Skills for America’s Future, an industry led initiative to dramatically improve industry partnerships with community colleges and build a nation-wide network to maximize workforce development strategies, job training…