Following the President’s speech where he called on Congress to pass the American Jobs Act, bi-partisan governors, mayors, and state legislators have spoken out and echoed the President’s call to put more people back to work and put more money in the pockets of working Americans. Mesa, Arizona Mayor Scott Smith: It is encouraging to […]
The Attorney General, a native New Yorker, reminds us that this anniversary is about more than the damage our enemies inflicted on our fellow citizens — it’s about honoring those we lost and celebrating the heroism we witnessed on that fateful day and the resilience we have witnessed ever since. This September 11 is a time […]
Vice President Joe Biden talks with the subjects of a documentary called Rebirth, before a screening in the South Court Auditorium at the White House, September 7, 2011. (Official White House Photo by David Lienemann) As part of the commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, Vice President Joe Biden hosted […]
Last night, President Obama laid out the American Jobs Act – a set of ideas supported by both Democrats and Republicans that will put people back to work and put more money in the pockets of working Americans. He urged Congress to pass it right away. Today, we’ve seen reports from economic analysts and statements […]
The Secretary of Homeland Security reflects on how one of our nation’s darkest days showed us some of the best of America. She pays tribute to those who lost their lives that day, and says the anniversary is an opportunity for Americans to recommit to the ideals of service and sacrifice. Secretary Napolitano also reminds Americans that […]
Ed. Note: Cross-posted from the USDA Blog. Last night, I went to the Capitol to hear the President address Congress about the way forward to grow the economy and create jobs. There is no doubt that these have been tough times. And it’s very tough for the many Americans who are looking for work. So […]
The Secretary of Defense can remember every single moment of the day that changed America forever but what still resonates with him most was seeing how America unified because of the attack. President Obama called on the American people to come together in the spirit of service on the tenth anniversary of the September 11th attacks See more […]
The purpose of the American Jobs Act, which President Obama presented to Congress last night, is simple: Put more people back to work and put more money in the pockets of working Americans. The President’s plan will rebuild the economy the American way — based on balance, fairness and the same set of rules for everyone from […]
President Barack Obama talks with Ambassador Ali Suleiman Aujali of Libya, during a credentialing ceremony in the Oval Office, Sept. 9, 2011. This afternoon, I had the privilege to accompany Ambassador Ali Suleiman Aujali to present his credentials to President Obama as the first Ambassador to the United States from a free Libya. The ceremony […]
On the tenth anniversary of the most devastating attack on American soil in history, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs remembers those we lost and pays tribute to the 3 million men and women who have served in our military since September 22, 2001, all volunteers who signed up knowing they were likely to see combat. President […]
