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THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Thanks.  Thank you.  Everybody, please have a seat. AUDIENCE:  Good afternoon. THE PRESIDENT:  Ray LaHood has said that being the Secretary of Transportation is the best job he ever had in public service.  And that’s fitting because Ray may be the best Secretary of Transportation that the nation’s ever had.…

Vice President Biden met this evening with Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili at the Sedona Forum to discuss recent developments in Georgia and the continuation of Georgia’s democratic and economic reforms.  The Vice President encouraged Georgia’s presidency, government, and parliament to work constructively together in the months ahead to maintain positive momentum on Georgia’s path of…

WASHINGTON, DC— In this week’s address, President Obama said that because Republicans in Congress allowed a series of harmful, automatic budget cuts—called the sequester—to take effect, important programs like Head Start are now forced to reduce their services. After travelers were stuck for hours in airports and on planes this past week, members of Congress…

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Kansas and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a snowstorm during the period of February 20-23, 2013. Federal funding is available to state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a…

The President today declared an emergency exists in the State of North Dakota and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from flooding beginning on April 22, 2013, and continuing. The President’s action authorizes the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to coordinate…

THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, everybody!  (Applause.)  Thank you.  Thank you!  (Applause.)  All right, everybody have a seat.  Have a seat.  You’re making me blush.  (Laughter.) AUDIENCE MEMBER:  I love you! THE PRESIDENT:  I love you back.  Thank you.  (Applause.) Cecile, thank you for the warm introduction, and thank you for the outstanding leadership that you’ve shown…

The Vice President hosted His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan for breakfast at the Naval Observatory today.  The Vice President and the King discussed how best to advance a political transition to a peaceful, democratic post-Assad Syria where moderates are empowered.  The Vice President underscored the strength of the U.S.- Jordanian relationship and noted…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: • Nanci E. Langley – Commissioner, Postal Regulatory Commission • Howard A. Shelanski – Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget President Obama said, “Our nation will be greatly served by…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: • William S. Jasien – Member, Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board • Brent F. Nelsen –  Member, Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key…