Category: July 2012

With the Senate’s vote, the House Republicans are now the only people left in Washington holding hostage the middle-class tax cuts for 98% of Americans and nearly every small business owner. The last thing a typical middle class family can afford is a $2,200 tax hike at the beginning of next year. It’s time for House Republicans…

Westerville Central High School Columbus, Ohio 12:28 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA:  Well, you know what?  Thank you right back.  Thank you so much.  (Applause.)  I am thrilled — AUDIENCE MEMBER:  We love you, Michelle! MRS. OBAMA:  Love you, too.  Love you, too.  And we’re going to keep working hard.  (Applause.)  I am truly thrilled to…

Dayton Convention Center Dayton, Ohio 3:50 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA:  Oh, wow!  Look at you all!  This is great!  (Applause.)  We’re proud of you girls.  Girls Rock!  Keep it up.  (Applause.) Look, I am so excited to be here today and to be with all of you.  (Applause.)  But just one thing before I get…

Fox Theatre Oakland, California 7:55 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, Oakland!  (Applause.)  Thank you.  Thank you.  Thank you, Oakland!  (Applause.)  Thank you so much. Thank you, everybody.  (Applause.)  Thank you.  Thank you.  Thank you so much.  (Applause.)  Thank you so much, Oakland.  Thank you.  Okay, good night.  Thank you.  (Laughter.) AUDIENCE MEMBER:  We love you,…

Oregon Convention Center Portland, Oregon 4:00 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, Portland!  (Applause.)  Thank you.  (Applause.)   Thank you.  Thank you.  Thank you.  Well, it is — it is great to be back in Portland.  (Applause.)  And I just want to point out every time I come to Portland, it’s like 80 degrees and sunny.  (Laughter…

WASHINGTON — Today, the White House released a new report by the National Economic Council highlighting how President Obama’s proposal to keep taxes from rising for 98 percent of families will help the middle class, and outlining what the effects would be if Congress fails to act to extend these tax cuts.  The report can…

NOTICE – – – – – – – CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO THE ACTIONS OF CERTAIN PERSONS TO UNDERMINE THE SOVEREIGNTY OF LEBANON OR ITS DEMOCRATIC PROCESSES OR INSTITUTIONS On August 1, 2007, by Executive Order 13441, the President declared a national emergency and ordered related measures blocking the property of…

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…

It was with great regret that I learned of the passing of President John Evans Atta Mills of Ghana. I will always remember my trip to Ghana in 2009, and the hospitality that President Mills and the people of Ghana showed to me, Michelle, Malia, Sasha and our entire delegation. I was also pleased to…

Vice President Biden and other Senior Administration Officials met today with a group of Arab-American thinkers and community leaders. In a wide-ranging discussion, members of the group shared their views on developments unfolding across the Middle East and the Vice President outlined the Administration’s approach to this period of profound change. The Vice President expressed…