BY BRIAN DEESE, NATIONAL ECONOMIC COUNCIL, MICHAEL MUNDACA, ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY FOR TAX POLICY, AND JARED BERNSTEIN, CHIEF ECONOMIST TO VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN 3:08 P.M. EDT MR. DEESE: Thanks, everybody, for joining the call. I'm going to briefly just highlight a couple of the…
WASHINGTON – In his weekly address, President Barack Obama spoke to the American people about how to take advantage of Recovery Act tax benefits ahead of Tax Day – April 15, 2010. Largely due to the Recovery Act, the average tax refund is up nearly 10 percent this year. One-third of the…
11:08 A.M. EDT MR. HAMMER: Hello. Good morning, everyone. Thanks for joining us. Today we have with us Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications Ben Rhodes, who will kick off a brief introduction of what is coming up this exciting week. And then he will be followed by…
“In 1975, as a first-term Senator from Delaware, I had the privilege of voting for the first time to confirm a nominee to serve on the United States Supreme Court. Last year, I was honored when that nominee — Justice John Paul Stevens — administered the oath of office as I was sworn in to…
South Court Auditorium 1:40 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you, everyone. (Applause.) Thank you all so much. It’s a pleasure to be here with all of you. Let me begin by thanking Melody for that kind introduction, that wonderful story. It’s happening in kitchens and households all over…
Six Public High Schools Selected to Compete for Presidential Commencement Address WASHINGTON – The White House and the Department of Education announced today the six high schools selected as finalists for the first annual Race to the Top High School Commencement Challenge. The Commencement…
2:03 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. I want to say a few words about the tragedy that took place this week in West Virginia, but before I do, I’d first like to comment on the news that Justice John Paul Stevens will retire from the Supreme Court at the end of its current…
A PROCLAMATION Our Nation's former prisoners of war faced tremendous challenges and dangers to protect us all. Many gave their last full measure of devotion to defend our freedom, and we are forever in their debt. Each year, on National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, the American…
11:11 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you all so much. You’re so sweet! (Applause.) And there’s so many of you. (Applause.) First of all, let me start by thanking Secretary Gates, first of all, for your very kind introduction, but more importantly for your outstanding service to this…
7:19 A.M. EDT MR. McDONOUGH: Hey, everybody. Sorry to bother you. We wanted to get you early enough in the flight, but we also wanted to get you a shot at General Jones, and I know that some of you were resting -- apologize for that. But we also wanted to do it soon enough so you can go…
Servicemembers and volunteers joined wounded warriors on a bike ride that took them from Austin, Texas, to Fort Hood, Texas, during the "Ride 2 Recovery" bike challenge, April 8. Ride 2 Recovery encourages the mental and physical rehabilitation of active-duty servicemembers and veterans…
With 153,000 veterans enrolled in the Post-9/11 GI Bill this semester, and new automation tools to arrive this month to improve processing procedures, Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki declared the program "on track" and headed toward greater efficiency.
The Army's Master Resilience Training Course facility opened April 5 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The school is one of the components of the Comprehensive Soldier Fitness program, which aims to strengthen Soldiers' emotional, social, family, spiritual and physical strength.
Earlier today, the Vice President hosted a conference call with Mayors and county officials from across the country to discuss implementation of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The following elected officials participated: Mayor David Bieter (D-Boise, ID)Mayor Donald Plusquellic…
A PROCLAMATION Every day, young Americans face pressures to engage in violent activities, drug use, and other harmful behavior. Today, we reaffirm our commitment to empowering our children to resist violence and substance abuse. Drug dependence affects individuals from all backgrounds, and its…
The President hosted leaders from eleven Central and Eastern European countries for dinner tonight in Prague. Each leader congratulated the President on the historic signing of the New START agreement between the United States and Russia earlier today. In discussing European security, the…
Focus on Safety, Enforcement Effectiveness WASHINGTON, D.C. – The President has tasked Federal mine safety officials to report next week on their initial assessment of the cause of the nation’s worst coal mining disaster in more than a quarter century, and what actions could prevent further…
5:05 P.M. CEST MR. GIBBS: Good afternoon, folks. I will just start off, speak for a few seconds, turn this over to Ben, who will give you a little bit of the -- talk a little bit about today, Mike will talk a little bit about the bilateral meeting with President Medvedev, and then we’ll take…
HARRISBURG — Seeking to enhance Pennsylvania’s energy security, promote alternative forms of energy and create a cleaner environment, Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced an $8 million investment in 20 projects that will advance the alternative fuels industry in the state.“The…
Prague Castle Prague, Czech Republic 12:37 P.M. CEST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good afternoon, everyone. I am honored to be back here in the Czech Republic with President Medvedev and our Czech hosts to mark this historic completion of the New START treaty. Let me begin by saying how happy I am to…