Category: October 2011

WASHINGTON- Speaking to the American people from Detroit, Michigan, President Obama highlighted the landmark trade agreements passed in a bipartisan way this week which will support tens of thousands of American jobs, level the playing field for American workers, and help us meet our goal of doubling our exports.  The President will continue to urge…

The President’s thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and colleagues of Laura Pollán, the founder of Las Damas de Blanco, who passed away Friday in Havana.  Pollán and the quiet dignity of the Ladies in White have courageously voiced the core desire of the Cuban people and of people everywhere to live in…

Today, President Obama and President Lee of South Korea will travel to Orion Township, Michigan to tour the GM Assembly plant that produces the new Chevrolet Sonic subcompact.  The Chevrolet Sonic is the first GM-engineered subcompact that GM has built in the United States since a vehicle launched nearly four decades ago, and the only…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the White House released Creating Pathways to Opportunity, a report highlighting the work the Obama Administration has done to date to help Americans climb the ladder to the middle class and stay there.  The report outlines the critical investments this Administration has made to lift and keep millions of Americans out…

Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention National Conference: “Children’s Justice & Safety: Unite, Build, Lead” Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center Friday, October 14, 2011 National Harbor, MD As Prepared for Delivery Thank you, Eric, for that kind introduction. And, thank you for inviting me to be a part of this important conference. And,…

The President and German Chancellor Angela Merkel spoke by phone this afternoon, continuing their ongoing consultations on the evolving financial situation in the eurozone. The President and the Chancellor also discussed preparations for the upcoming G-20 Summit in Cannes and agreed to stay in close contact in the run-up to the meetings.

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of New Jersey and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by the Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee during the period of September 6-11, 2011. Federal funding is available to state and eligible local governments and certain…

PRESIDENT OBAMA: Hello, Detroit! (Applause.) Hello! Everybody, please have a seat, have a seat. It is great to be back in the Motor City. (Applause.) I notice the mood is a little brighter on this particular visit. (Laughter.) I’d like to think it’s because everybody is excited about the Korea Free Trade Agreement, but I…

On Wednesday, October 12, 2011, the President signed into law: H.R. 771, which designates a facility of the United States Postal Service as the Schertz Veterans Post Office; and H.R. 1632, which designates a facility of the United States Postal Service as the Sergeant Chris Davis Post Office.