CATEGORY: October 2010
President Obama and Vice President at an Event for Chris Coons and the DSCC
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release October 15, 2010 President Obama and Vice President at an Event for Chris Coons and the DSCC Grand Opera House Wilmington, Delaware 1:46 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hey, everybody. Good to see you all. (Applause.) Hello up in the balcony! (Applause.) Hello, Wilmington! (Applause.) It’s good to be home. It’s... [Read more]
President Obama to Host White House Science Fair
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release October 15, 2010 President Obama to Host White House Science Fair Event Will Highlight Winners of National Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Competitions WASHINGTON, DC — On Monday, October 18th, President Obama will host the White House Science Fair celebrating the winners of a broad range of science, technology,... [Read more]
President Obama Signs Minnesota Disaster Declaration
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release October 14, 2010 President Obama Signs Minnesota Disaster Declaration The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Minnesota and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding beginning on September 22, 2010, and continuing. Federal... [Read more]
Remarks by the President in a Youth Town Hall
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release October 14, 2010 Remarks by the President in a Youth Town Hall BET Networks, Washington, D.C 4:02 P.M. EDT MR. CALLOWAY: Ladies and gentlemen, it’s our honor to welcome the President of the United States, Barack Obama. (Applause.) THE PRESIDENT: It’s good to see you. MR. CALLOWAY: Good to see you as well, Mr. President.... [Read more]
President Obama Signs North Carolina Disaster Declaration
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release October 14, 2010 President Obama Signs North Carolina Disaster Declaration The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of North Carolina and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, and straight-line winds associated with the remnants... [Read more]
Readout of the President’s Call with President Piñera of Chile
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release October 14, 2010 Readout of the President’s Call with President Piñera of Chile “Earlier today, President Obama called Chilean President Sebastian Piñera to congratulate him and the Chilean government on the historic rescue of the 33 miners trapped under more than 2,000 feet of rock in northern Chile since August... [Read more]
Letter and Notice from the President on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Narcotics Traffickers Centered in Colombia
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release October 14, 2010 Letter and Notice from the President on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Narcotics Traffickers Centered in Colombia Dear Madam Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1622(d), provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency... [Read more]
President Obama Signs New York Disaster Declaration
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release October 14, 2010 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, tornadoes, and straight-line winds on September 16, 2010. Federal funding... [Read more]
Remarks by the President on the American Opportunity Tax Credit
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release October 13, 2010 Remarks by the President on the American Opportunity Tax Credit Rose Garden 1:50 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Before we get to what we’re here to talk about -– which is education -– I just want to say a quick word about what so far appears to be a successful rescue of the trapped... [Read more]
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release October 12, 2010 President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key administration posts: · John W. Rogers, Jr., Chair, President’s Advisory Council on Financial Capability · Lorraine... [Read more]
