Click here to see the video. Following a long-scheduled bilateral meeting with President Nicolas Sarkozy of France, President Obama spoke again on the tragedy that unfolded over the weekend in Arizona. PRESIDENT OBAMA: We'll, I’m very grateful to have my dear friend, Nicolas Sarkozy, here. And I think Nicolas has agreed that at the top […]
This morning at 11:00AM EST President Obama, the First Lady and White House staff joined many across the country in observing a moment of silence to honor the innocent victims of the senseless tragedy in Tucson, Arizona, including those still fighting for their lives. Click here to see the video. In addition to staying on top of the investigation […]
[Update: The President has issued a Proclamation that Federal Government flags will be flown at half-staff until sunset on January 14th, and has called for a moment of silence to be observed on Monday, January 10th at 11:00AM EST.] Click here to see the video. The President speaks from the White House on the shootings in […]
The President has issued the following statement: This morning, in an unspeakable tragedy, a number of Americans were shot in Tucson, Arizona, at a constituent meeting with Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. And while we are continuing to receive information, we know that some have passed away, and that Representative Giffords is gravely wounded. We do not […]
The President touts the new benefits coming from the tax cut compromise for any business large or small, tens of millions of workers and families, and the economy itself. Click here to see the video. Fonte: White House
You need to upgrade your Flash Player // This morning the President was at Thompson Creek Manufacturing in Landover, Maryland to see an example of a company that is beginning to thrive, and to hear what role his Administration's actions have had. For Thompson Creek, it wasn't just the 16 tax cuts for small business, […]
Today’s employment report shows that private sector payrolls increased by 113,000 in December, capping 12 consecutive months of growth that added 1.3 million private sector jobs to the economy during 2010, the strongest private sector job growth since 2006. The unemployment rate fell 0.4 percentage point to 9.4 percent last month. The overall trend of […]
As you may have seen, Republicans in the House of Representatives unveiled a bill this week that would repeal the greater freedom and control the law will give all Americans over their health care decisions. For people with insurance, the law introduces new insurance market rules that ensure greater transparency and accountability, including better value […]
Click here to see the video. The President speaks from the White House on the shootings in Arizona and on Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. Full transcript below: THE PRESIDENT: As many of you are aware, earlier today a number of people were shot in Tucson, Arizona, including several who were meeting at a supermarket with their […]
The President has issued the following statement: This morning, in an unspeakable tragedy, a number of Americans were shot in Tucson, Arizona, at a constituent meeting with Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. And while we are continuing to receive information, we know that some have passed away, and that Representative Giffords is gravely wounded. We do not […]
