Category: July 2012

Austin Music Hall Austin, Texas 5:20 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, Texas!  (Applause.)  It is good to be back in Austin, Texas!  (Applause.)  It’s good to be back.  Love Austin, Texas.  (Applause.)  How is everybody doing today?  (Applause.) A couple of people I want to acknowledge.  First of all, your fine mayor of this fine…

Private Residence Austin, Texas 7:14 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you, everybody!  (Applause.)  Thank you.  Everybody, please have a seat.  Let me begin by just reemphasizing — in case you haven’t heard me say it before — I love Austin, Texas.  (Applause.)  Love Austin!  And some of it is the music, and some of it…

Verizon Center Washington, D.C. 9:03 P.M. EDT Q    President Obama, I want to ask you, first of all, your thoughts on the first half of play.  It was a little bit more competitive maybe than some people thought. THE PRESIDENT:  Well, you forget how many Brazilians are in the NBA now.  Between Nenê and Varejāo…

Starting today, the brave men and women of our nation’s federal firefighting forces, as well as their families, will have access to the health coverage they deserve.  Their heroism in battling the deadly fires that have impacted states across the country this summer inspires us all.  Each day, these Americans put themselves in grave danger…

TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the…

Final Recommendations of Advanced Manufacturing Partnership Steering Committee WASHINGTON, DC – A new report released today by the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) urges efforts to build on progress to date on improving domestic manufacturing competitiveness and encouraging companies to invest in the United States. The PCAST report is a product of…

On behalf of the people of the United States, we would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Nelson Mandela on the occasion of his 94th birthday and the fourth annual Nelson Mandela International Day.  Mandela’s extraordinary life and steadfast commitment to the principles of democracy and reconciliation continues to be a beacon for people…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: • Bidtah N. Becker – Member, Board of Trustees of the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development • James B. Cunningham – Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Department of State • Richard…

NOMINATION SENT TO THE SENATE: Bidtah N. Becker, of New Mexico, to be a Member of the Board of Trustees of the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development for a term expiring May 19, 2018, vice Perry R. Eaton, term expired.

Today, the Senate passed H.R. 205, the Helping Expedite and Advance Responsible Tribal Homeownership Act (HEARTH Act).  This Act, which passed the House and Senate with overwhelming bipartisan support, authorizes long-term leasing of restricted Indian lands for residential, business, and other purposes without prior express approval from the Secretary of the Interior.  The President welcomes…