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Remarks by the President on the "Education To Innovate" Campaign

THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  I am extraordinarily excited to have you all here today.  A couple of special acknowledgements I want to make -- first of all, two of my outstanding Cabinet members:  Secretary Arne Duncan, our Education Secretary; and ...

From THE WHITE HOUSE, The White House,  23 Nov 2009
Related Topics: NASA,  Arne Duncan,  White House,  Sally Ride,  Steven Chu

President Obama Launches "Educate to Innovate" Campaign for Excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (Stem) Education

Nationwide effort includes over $260 million in public-private investments to move American students to the top of the pack in science and math achievement over the next decade President Obama today launched the “Educate to Innovate” campaign, a ...

From THE WHITE HOUSE, The White House,  23 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Michelle Obama,  Time Warner Inc.,  White House,  National Academy of Sciences,  Melinda Gates

Presidential Proclamation -- Thanksgiving Day

What began as a harvest celebration between European settlers and indigenous communities nearly four centuries ago has become our cherished tradition of Thanksgiving. This day's roots are intertwined with those of our Nation, and its history traces the ...

From THE WHITE HOUSE, The White House,  23 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Abraham Lincoln

Statement from Press Secretary Robert Gibbs on Tonight's Senate Vote

“The President is gratified that the Senate has acted to begin consideration of health insurance reform legislation. Tonight’s  historic vote brings us one step closer to ending insurance company abuses, reining in spiraling health care costs, ...

From THE WHITE HOUSE, The White House,  21 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Robert Gibbs

Weekly Address: Traveling Abroad for Our Economy at Home

In an address recorded in Seoul, South Korea, the President discusses his trip to Asia. He talks about his push to stop nuclear proliferation in North Korea, Iran, and around the world. He talks about promoting America’s principles for an open society ...

From THE WHITE HOUSE, The White House,  21 Nov 2009

Weekly Address: President Obama's Overseas Trip Focused on Better Relations with Asia and Creating Jobs at Home

WASHINGTON – In this week’s address, President Barack Obama described the progress made during his trip to Asia, and detailed steps the administration is taking to spur job creation.  The President explained how increasing exports to Asia Pacific ...

From THE WHITE HOUSE, The White House,  21 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Barack Obama,  White House

Readout of Vice President Biden's Call with Ambassador Hill

The Vice President and U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Christopher Hill conferred by telephone today about the status of Iraq’s election law.  Amb. Hill updated the Vice President on the situation and they discussed efforts to ratify the law so that elections ...

From THE WHITE HOUSE, The White House,  20 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Christopher Hill

Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate

David Adelman, of Georgia, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Singapore. Sharon Y. Bowen, of New York, to be a Director of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation for a term ...

From THE WHITE HOUSE, The White House,  20 Nov 2009
Related Topics: David Adelman,  Robert A. Mosbacher,  Ford Motor Company,  John Portman

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 11/20/09

WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key administration posts: Maria Sally Matiella, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Financial Management, Department of Defense Paul L. Oostburg ...

From THE WHITE HOUSE, The White House,  20 Nov 2009
Related Topics: US Department of Defense,  Barack Obama,  U.S. House of Representatives,  Harvard University,  Forest Service

Presidential Proclamation-National Child's Day

America's children deserve every opportunity to reach their fullest potential, and it is our responsibility to ensure they have the tools required to grow and flourish. This includes providing our young people with access to affordable, high-quality ...

From THE WHITE HOUSE, The White House,  20 Nov 2009

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