Category: Nov2013

WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, the President reminded Americans that Affordable Care Act open enrollment begins this weekend.  In the past year more than 10 million people have gained health insurance, including more than seven million who enrolled in Health Insurance Marketplace coverage.  They are proof that the Affordable Care Act is working,…

The United States congratulates the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on its selection as host for the 2020 World Expo, the first time the Expo will take place in the Middle East. This is a significant first as the UAE serves not only as the region’s business hub but also as a global crossroads for a…

TEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT TO SELECTED CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP November 29, 2013 Dear Mr. Chairman: (Dear Madam Chairman:) (Dear Senator:) (Dear Representative:) In my National Security Strategy of 2010, I addressed how the United States would strengthen its global leadership position; end the war in Iraq; disrupt, dismantle, and defeat al-Qa’ida; and…

Today the President made the determination required under section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 regarding the supply of petroleum and petroleum products from countries other than Iran. The analysis contained in the Energy Information Administration’s report of October 31, 2013, indicates that global oil consumption has exceeded…

North Portico 1:30 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Good afternoon, everybody, and happy Thanksgiving. The office of the presidency — the most powerful position in the world — brings with it many awesome and solemn responsibilities.  This is not one of them.  (Laughter.)  But the White House Turkey Pardon is a great tradition.  And I know…

Via Teleconference 9:19 A.M. EST MS. TROTTER:  Hi, everyone.  Thanks for joining us this morning to learn more about the Vice President’s trip to China, Japan and South Korea next week.  Our speakers today, who you can quote as senior administration officials, will get us started with some information about the Vice President’s schedule and…

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, November 27, 2013, President Obama will pardon the National Thanksgiving Turkey in a ceremony on the North Portico.  The President will celebrate the 66th anniversary of the National Thanksgiving Turkey presentation, reflect upon the time-honored traditions of Thanksgiving, and wish American families a warm, safe, and healthy holiday. The President will…

Michelle and I send warm wishes to all those celebrating Hanukkah. For the first time since the late 1800s – and for the last time until some 70,000 years from now – the first day of Hanukkah falls on Thanksgiving.  It’s an event so rare some have even coined it “Thanksgivukkah.”  As we gather with…

On Wednesday, November 27, 2013, the President signed into law: H.R. 1848, the “Small Airplane Revitalization Act of 2013,” which requires the Federal Aviation Administration to advance the safety and continued development of small airplanes by reorganizing the certification requirements for such airplanes under the Code of Federal Regulations in a final rule to be…