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BarackObama: President Obama proposes new ways to get veterans back to work: http://t.co/fpBT5RIh
8:21 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
BarackObama: President Obama proposes new ways to get veterans back to work: http://t.co/fpBT5RIhread more »
U.S., Israel Split Over Iran Strike
7:11 pm Eastern | USA News
The United States and Israel are split over the timing of a potential strike against Iran's suspected nuclear weapons facilities, as Tehran says it won't back away from pursuing what its leaders have called a "peaceful" atomic program.read more »
U.S., Israel Split Over Iran Strike
7:11 pm Eastern | USA News
The United States and Israel are split over the timing of a potential strike against Iran's suspected nuclear weapons facilities, as Tehran says it won't back away from pursuing what its leaders have called a "peaceful" atomic program.read more »
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
6:28 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
Release Time: For Immediate Release WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Bill Baer – Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division, Department of Justice Marcilynn A. Burke – Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management, Department of the Interior Joseph Jordan – Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy, Office of Management and Budget John Norris – Commissioner, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Heidi Shyu – Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology, Department of Defense The President also aread more »
President Obama Announces Another Key Administration Post
6:25 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
Release Time: For Immediate Release WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Jeremiah O. Norton – Member, Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Jeremiah O. Norton, Nominee for Member, Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Jeremiah O. Norton is currently an Executive Director of J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC. In this role, Mr. Norton advises financial institutions on mergers and acquisitions and other corporate finance transactions. Prior to joiread more »
BarackObama: The President is standing by American homeowners—his new plan could help families save up to $3K per year: http://t.co/7m1iTwi7 #progress
6:08 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
BarackObama: The President is standing by American homeowners—his new plan could help families save up to $3K per year: http://t.co/7m1iTwi7 #progressread more »
Press Releases: Briefing On Her Role As The Newly-Appointed Chair of the Kimberley Process (KP) for 2012
5:20 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
Briefing On Her Role As The Newly-Appointed Chair of the Kimberley Process (KP) for 2012 Special BriefingGillian A. MilovanovicChair of the Kimberley Process (KP) Via Teleconference Washington, DC February 3, 20read more »
BarackObama: New #ACA contraception guidelines will save money for women while respecting individual religious beliefs: http://t.co/mP2xtkWh
5:15 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
BarackObama: New #ACA contraception guidelines will save money for women while respecting individual religious beliefs: http://t.co/mP2xtkWhread more »
Daily Press Briefings : Daily Press Briefing - February 3, 2012
5:06 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
Mark C. Toner Deputy SpokespersonDaily Press Briefing Washington, DC February 3, 2012 Index for Today's Briefing EGYPT Kidnapping, Release of U.S. Citizens Readout of Aread more »
U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk Announces U.S. Victory in Challenge to China’s Raw Materials Export Restraints
5:04 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
Release Time: For Immediate Release Washington, D.C. – U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk today announced that the World Trade Organization (WTO) Appellate Body found China’s export restraints on several industrial raw materials used as key components in the steel, aluminum, and chemicals industries to be inconsistent with China’s WTO obligations. The Appellate Body affirmed a WTO dispute settlement panel’s July 2011 finding, therefore agreeing with the United States and rejecting China’s attempts to portray its export restraints as conservation or environmental protection measures or measures taken to manage critical shortages of supply. read more »
Press Releases: Acting Assistant Secretary Roberta S. Jacobson To Travel to Peru and Argentina
4:53 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
Acting Assistant Secretary Roberta S. Jacobson To Travel to Peru and Argentina Media NoteOffice of the Spokesperson Washington, DC February 3, 2012Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Roberta S. Jacobson will travel to Peru and Argentread more »
Press Releases: Background Briefing En Route to Munich, Germany
4:44 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
Background Briefing En Route to Munich, Germany Special BriefingSenior State Department Officials En Route Munich, Germany February 3, 2012MODERATOR: Okay, we are en route to Munich and Sofia with the Secretary of State. Here to give you a laydown of our plan is [Senior State Department Official], hereafter Senior Stread more »
BarackObama: A little over 48 hours, 50,000 people, and $2 million dollars: amazing. http://t.co/DJGmfJlc
4:07 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
BarackObama: A little over 48 hours, 50,000 people, and $2 million dollars: amazing. http://t.co/DJGmfJlcread more »
From the Archives: Startup America White Board
3:26 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
This week, we celebrated the 1-year anniversary of Startup America, a White House initiative to encourage and accelerate high-growth entrepreneurship. Forgot to send a card in honor of the occasion? Don’t worry, we won’t tell. But you should take a few minutes to watch this White House White Board, released this day last year, and learn about how Startup America can help entrepreneurs overcome the “valley of death” they often face when launching a new project. read more »
BarackObama: The President on the economy this morning: "The recovery is speeding up. And we've got to do everything in our power to keep it going."
3:14 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
BarackObama: The President on the economy this morning: "The recovery is speeding up. And we've got to do everything in our power to keep it going."read more »
Press Releases: New Report Highlights Humanitarian Threat from "Dangerous Depots"
3:02 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
New Report Highlights Humanitarian Threat from "Dangerous Depots" Media NoteOffice of the Spokesperson Washington, DC February 3, 2012In recent years, accidental explosions at arms storage facilities in Cyprus, Russia, Turkmenistan, and elsewhere have highlighted read more »
Creating a Veterans Job Corps
2:42 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
President Barack Obama delivers remarks on the Veterans Job Corp and the economy while speaking at Fire Station #5 in Arlington, Va., Feb. 3, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) Even with the news that the economy added 257,000 private sector jobs in January, there is more work to do to help our veterans returning from war find new jobs at home. And this morning, President Obama visited a fire statioread more »
Presidential Memorandum -- Delegation of Authority Pursuant to Sections 110(d)(4) and 110(f) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, as Amended
2:42 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
Release Time: For Immediate Release MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE SUBJECT: Delegation of Authority Pursuant to Sections 110(d)(4) and 110(f) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, as Amended By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3, United States Code, I hereby delegate to you the authority conferred upon the President by the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (Division A of Public Law 106-386), as amended (the "Act"), to determine, consistent with sections 110(d)(4) and 110(f) of the Act, with respect to Burma for fiscal year 2012, that assistance described in section 110(d)(1)(B) of the Act would pread more »
Press Releases: Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Philip H. Gordon Travel to Germany, Bulgaria, and Ukraine
2:20 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Philip H. Gordon Travel to Germany, Bulgaria, and Ukraine Media NoteOffice of the Spokesperson Washington, DC February 3, 2012On February 3-5, Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Philip H. Gorread more »
Press Releases: More than 1,200 Fulbright Students to Learn About "U.S. Politics and Elections: Democracy in Action"
1:58 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
More than 1,200 Fulbright Students to Learn About "U.S. Politics and Elections: Democracy in Action" Media NoteOffice of the Spokesperson Washington, DC February 3, 2012Beginning February 9 in Atlanta, Georgia, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educatread more »
BarackObama: Two of our state teams are going head to head in the run-up to Sunday’s big game—@OFA_MA v. @OFA_NY, most new followers by kickoff wins! #FF
1:55 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
BarackObama: Two of our state teams are going head to head in the run-up to Sunday’s big game—@OFA_MA v. @OFA_NY, most new followers by kickoff wins! #FFread more »
NEW DETAILS: President Obama to Host White House Science Fair
1:52 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
Release Time: For Immediate Release Event Will Highlight Winners of National Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Competitions WASHINGTON, DC -- On Tuesday, February 7th, President Obama will host the second White House Science Fair celebrating the student winners of a broad range of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) competitions from across the country. The President will also announce key steps that the Administration and its partners are taking to help more students excel in math and science, and earn degrees in these subjects. At the fair, the President will view exhibits of student work, ranging from breakthrough research to new inventions, followed by remarks to an audience of students,read more »
Fact Sheets: United States-Brazil MOU on the Advancement of Women Focus Area: Advancing Women and Girls in STEM
1:47 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
United States-Brazil MOU on the Advancement of Women Focus Area: Advancing Women and Girls in STEM Fact SheetWashington, DC February 2, 2012"I always hear stories about how we can’t find enough engineers, we can’t find enough computer programmers…And that’s why we’re emphasizing math and science. That’s why we’re emphasizing teaching girls math and science. We’ve got to lift our game upread more »
Press Releases: United States Advances Global Food Security under L'Aquila Food Security Initiative
1:40 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
United States Advances Global Food Security under L'Aquila Food Security Initiative Media NoteOffice of the Spokesperson Washington, DC February 2, 2012Under U.S. leadership of the L’Aquila Food Security Initiative (AFSI) in 2012, Acting Special Representatiread more »
Press Releases: Education Cooperation Partnership Between the United States and the State of Pernambuco, Brazil
3 Feb 13:14 | US Politics and Govt
Education Cooperation Partnership Between the United States and the State of Pernambuco, Brazil Fact SheetOffice of the Spokesperson Washington, DC February 3, 2012Presidents Obama and Rousseff share a commitment to promoting an innovative U.S.-Brazil education paread more »
Press Releases: Assistant Secretary Johnnie Carson to Lead Energy Trade Mission to Africa
3 Feb 12:40 | US Politics and Govt
Assistant Secretary Johnnie Carson to Lead Energy Trade Mission to Africa Media NoteOffice of the Spokesperson Washington, DC February 2, 2012Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Johnnie Carson will lead an Energy Trade Mission to Mozambique, Tanzania,read more »
BarackObama: Karl Rove tweeted about you: http://t.co/3ZFyaILc
3 Feb 12:30 | US Politics and Govt
BarackObama: Karl Rove tweeted about you: http://t.co/3ZFyaILcread more »
Remarks by the President on the Veterans Job Corps
3 Feb 12:30 | US Politics and Govt
Release Time: For Immediate Release Fire Station #5 Arlington, Virginia 11:30 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you! Thank you, guys. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Everybody, please have a seat. Well, good morning, everybody. AUDIENCE: Good morning! THE PRESIDENT: Jacob, thank you for that introduction. More importantly, thank you for your extraordinary service to our country. I want to acknowledge two outstanding members of my Cabinet who are here today -- Secretary of Veterans Affairs Ric Shinseki is in the house, also one of our finest -- (applause) -- himself, one of our finest veterans and obviously an extraordinary leader when he was iread more »
Message -- Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Situation in or in Relation to Côte d'Ivoire
3 Feb 12:24 | US Politics and Govt
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 emergency is to continue in effect beyond the anniversary date. In accordance with this provision, I have sent to the Federal Register for publication the enclosed notice stating that the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13396 of February 7, 2006, with respect to the situation in or in relation to Côte d'Ivoire is to continue in effect beyond February 7, 2012. The situation in or in relation to Côte d'Ivoire, which has been addressed by the United Nations Security Council in Resolution 1572 of November 15, 2004, and subsequent resolutions, has resulted in the massacre of large numbers of ciread more »
Notice -- Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Situation in or in Relation to Côte d'Ivoire
3 Feb 12:24 | US Politics and Govt
Release Time: For Immediate Release NOTICE - - - - - - - CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO THE SITUATION IN OR IN RELATION TO CÔTE D'IVOIRE On February 7, 2006, by Executive Order 13396, the President declared a national emergency, pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706), to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States constituted by the situation in or in relation to Côte d'Ivoire and ordered related measures blocking the property of certain persons contributing to the conflict in Côte d'Ivoire. The situation read more »
Notice -- Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Situation in or in Relation to Côte d'Ivoire
3 Feb 12:24 | US Politics and Govt
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 emergency is to continue in effect beyond the anniversary date. In accordance with this provision, I have sent to the Federal Register for publication the enclosed notice stating that the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13396 of February 7, 2006, with respect to the situation in or in relation to Côte d'Ivoire is to continue in effect beyond February 7, 2012. The situation in or in relation to Côte d'Ivoire, which has been addressed by the United Nations Security Council in Resolution 1572 of November 15, 2004, and subsequent resolutions, has resulted in the massacre of large numbers of ciread more »
First Lady Michelle Obama to embark on three day national tour celebrating the second anniversary of Let's Move!
3 Feb 12:07 | US Politics and Govt
Release Time: For Immediate Release February 9th – 11th, First Lady to make stops in Des Moines, Iowa; Little Rock, Arkansas; Fort Worth, Texas; Dallas, Texas; Homestead, Florida; Longwood, Florida & Orlando, Florida WASHINGTON – On February 9, 2012, First Lady Michelle Obama will kick off a three day, nation-wide tour celebrating the second anniversary of Let’s Move!, her initiative to solve the problem of childhood obesity within a generation. Since launching Let’s Move! on February 9, 2010, significant progress has been made to solve the problem of childhood obesity. Parents, businesses, educators, elected officials, members of the military, chefs, physicians, athletes, childcare providers, communread more »
Watch: The Tuskegee Airmen Visit the White House
3 Feb 11:35 | US Politics and Govt
President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama invited a group of American heroes to the White House for a very special movie night. The guests were retired Tuskegee Airmen, the African American veterans who overcame segregation and prejudice to become one of the most highly respected fighter groups of World War II, and whose achievements paved the way for full integration of the U.S. military. The movie was "Red Tails", a new film that tells the Tuskegee story. "Red Tails"was produced by George Lucas, directed by Anthony Hemingway and stars Cuba Gooding Jr., who all joined the President, the First Lady and the Airmen for the screening in the White House theater. read more »
BarackObama: January was the 23rd consecutive month of job growth: http://t.co/Zn3KOQrC
3 Feb 11:30 | US Politics and Govt
BarackObama: January was the 23rd consecutive month of job growth: http://t.co/Zn3KOQrCread more »
BarackObama: Watch live: The President speaks in Arlington, VA, about the economy. http://t.co/HXttOyjM
3 Feb 11:15 | US Politics and Govt
BarackObama: Watch live: The President speaks in Arlington, VA, about the economy. http://t.co/HXttOyjMread more »
BarackObama: What's been the GOP's top political priority over the last few years? Not jobs, not improving people's lives, but... http://t.co/EJojM1fC
3 Feb 10:45 | US Politics and Govt
BarackObama: What's been the GOP's top political priority over the last few years? Not jobs, not improving people's lives, but... http://t.co/EJojM1fCread more »
BarackObama: The economy added 243,000 jobs in January, for 23 consecutive months of growth: http://t.co/LZKPg1Ip
3 Feb 10:11 | US Politics and Govt
BarackObama: The economy added 243,000 jobs in January, for 23 consecutive months of growth: http://t.co/LZKPg1Ipread more »
BarackObama: Every time this number goes up, it means one more person just said they're tired of Obama-bashing from GOP candidates: http://t.co/9c16Pn5Y
3 Feb 09:59 | US Politics and Govt
BarackObama: Every time this number goes up, it means one more person just said they're tired of Obama-bashing from GOP candidates: http://t.co/9c16Pn5Yread more »
Press Releases: New Zealand Waitangi Day
3 Feb 09:34 | US Politics and Govt
New Zealand Waitangi Day Press StatementHillary Rodham ClintonSecretary of State Washington, DC February 3, 2012On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the peoread more »
The Employment Situation in January
3 Feb 09:31 | US Politics and Govt
Today’s employment report provides further evidence that the economy is continuing to heal from the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression. It is critical that we continue the economic policies that are helping us to dig our way out of the deep hole that was caused by the recession that began at the end of 2007. Most importantly, we need to extend the payroll tax cut and continue to provide emergency unemployment benefits through the end of this year, and take the additional steps that President Obama proposed in his State of the Union address to create an economy built to last. The unemployment rate fell 0.2 percentage point to 8.3%, from a high of 10% in October 2009. The drop in unemployment over the month was entirely due to employment growth, as the labor force participation rate remained constant, once new population weights are taken into account. The unemployment rate has fallen by 0.8 percentage point in the last 12 months. read more »
President Obama’s Plan to Put Veterans Back to Work
3 Feb 00:01 | US Politics and Govt
Release Time: For Immediate Release In his State of the Union address, President Obama called for a new Veterans Job Corps initiative to help our returning veterans find pathways to civilian employment. The Administration’s new veteran employment initiatives, coupled with the work that President Obama has already accomplished in creating employment opportunities for veterans, will help put tens of thousands of veterans back to work. The President’s Commitment to Veteran Employment Today the President will announce new details of his Veterans Jobs Corps initiative which will help put veterans back to work on a range of projects that leverage skills developed in the military: • read more »
West Wing Week: 2/3/2012 or Riding the Advanced Technology Superhighway
3 Feb 00:00 | US Politics and Govt
This week, the President made history by holding the first completely virtual interview at the White House on Google+. He also tackled the rising cost of tuition at the University of Michigan, welcomed the President of Georgia, convened a cabinet meeting, stopped by the Washington Auto Show, announced a major refinancing plan for responsible homeowners, and attended the National Prayer Breakfast. read more »
BarackObama: Another milestone for the Two-Term Fund: $1.5 million. http://t.co/f4CY6Azs
2 Feb 23:08 | US Politics and Govt
BarackObama: Another milestone for the Two-Term Fund: $1.5 million. http://t.co/f4CY6Azsread more »
BarackObama: President Obama at this morning's National Prayer Breakfast: "We can’t leave our values at the door." http://t.co/KP2R9vGn
2 Feb 21:23 | US Politics and Govt
BarackObama: President Obama at this morning's National Prayer Breakfast: "We can’t leave our values at the door." http://t.co/KP2R9vGnread more »
Federal Aid Programs for the State of Alaska Disaster Recovery
2 Feb 20:40 | US Politics and Govt
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read more »President Declares Disaster for Alaska
2 Feb 20:40 | US Politics and Govt
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read more »President Declares Disaster for Alaska
2 Feb 20:39 | US Politics and Govt
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read more »Federal Aid Programs for the State of Alaska Disaster Recovery
2 Feb 20:39 | US Politics and Govt
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read more »Federal Aid Programs for the State of Alaska Disaster Recovery
2 Feb 20:02 | US Politics and Govt
Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama's major disaster declaration issued for the State of Alaska.read more »
BarackObama: Nearly three-quarters of the way there: http://t.co/bKZWt5Ud
2 Feb 19:45 | US Politics and Govt
BarackObama: Nearly three-quarters of the way there: http://t.co/bKZWt5Udread more »
