What Government Did Today

President Obama continues his call for a return to American values, including fairness and equality, as part of his blueprint for an economy built to last. 

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Weekly Address: It’s Time for Congress to Act to Help Responsible Homeowners

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: • New incentives to hire veterans as first responders: The President will announce $166 million in 2012 Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Grant funding and $320 million in 2012 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants

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President Obama’s Plan to Put Veterans Back to Work

Release Time:  For Immediate Release WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Jamie A. Hainsworth and Louise W

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President Obama Nominates Two to Serve as US Marshals

Release Time:  For Immediate Release President Obama and the First Lady will welcome Prime Minister David Cameron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and his wife, Samantha Cameron, to the White House for an Official Visit with a State Dinner on March 13-14, 2012. The visit will highlight the fundamental importance of the U.S.-UK special relationship and the depth of the friendship between the American people and the people of the United Kingdom, as well as the strong personal bond that has developed between the two leaders and their families.  It will also be an opportunity to recall the valor and sacrifice of the U.S. and British armed forces and their long tradition of standing shoulder-to-shoulder beside each other in defense of our liberties and shared values.  The visit will underscore the strength of our economic links, which contribute to millions of jobs on both sides of the Atlantic.  The Prime Minister’s visit will reciprocate the gracious hospitality shown to the President and Mrs

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Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of British Prime Minister Cameron

WASHINGTON, DC — The White House today announced the departure of Aneesh Chopra, Assistant to the President and the federal government’s first Chief Technology Officer (CTO).   President Obama said, “As the federal government’s first Chief Technology Officer, Aneesh Chopra did groundbreaking work to bring our government into the 21st century.  Aneesh found countless ways to engage the American people using technology, from electronic health records for veterans, to expanding access to broadband for rural communities, to modernizing government records

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Statement from the President on the Departure of Aneesh Chopra

Release Time:  For Immediate Release University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan 10:00 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, Michigan!  (Applause.)  Oh, it is good to be back in Ann Arbor.  (Applause.) Thank you, Christina, for that introduction.  I also want to thank your president, Mary Sue Coleman.  (Applause.)  The mayor of Ann Arbor, John Hieftje, is here.  (Applause.)  My outstanding Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, is in the house.  (Applause.) We have some outstanding members of Congress who are here as well, who are representing you each and every day.  Give them a round of applause — come on.  (Applause.) AUDIENCE MEMBER:  I love you, President Obama! THE PRESIDENT:  I love you back.  (Applause.) So in terms of — boy, we've got all kinds of members of Congress here, so — (laughter.) Where's Denard?  (Applause.)  Denard Robinson is in the house.  (Applause.)  I hear you're coming back, man.  (Applause.)  That is a good deal for Michigan.  (Applause.) AUDIENCE MEMBER:  Denard Robinson in 2012!  (Laughter.) THE PRESIDENT:  Oh, oh, come on.  They're trying to draft you for President.  (Laughter.)  He's got to graduate before he runs for President.  (Laughter.)  There's an age limit.  (Laughter.) Well, it is wonderful to be here.  I want to thank all of you for coming out this morning.  I know for folks in college, this is still really early.  I remember those days.  It is good home — good to be in the home of the Sugar Bowl champion Wolverines.  (Applause.)  And with Denard Robinson coming back, this will be a team to be reckoned with.  I understand your basketball team is pretty good this year, too.  (Applause.)  All right — go, Blue!  (Applause.)  It's always good to start with a easy applause line.  (Laughter.)    But the reason I'm here today — in addition to meeting Denard Robinson — (laughter) — is to talk with all of you about what most of you do here every day — and that is to think about how you can gain the skills and the training you need to succeed in this 21st century economy.  And this is going to be one of the most important issues that not just you face, but this entire country faces:  How can we make sure that everybody is getting the kind of education they need to personally succeed but also to build up this nation — because in this economy, there is no greater predictor of individual success than a good education

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Remarks by the President on College Affordability, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Release Time:  For Immediate Release Nevada Senator Harry Reid   “President Obama offered common-sense solutions that will create jobs and put our country on a path to economic fairness. The policies proposed by the President will narrow the inequality gap in our country while making America a leader in clean energy technology, and continue the revival of our manufacturing sector. With millions of middle-class families in Nevada and across America making sacrifices every day, Democrats are united behind the principle that millionaires and billionaires should pay their fair share as well.

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Statements on the President’s State of the Union Address

Release Time:  For Immediate Release Earlier today, President Obama spoke with the late Joe Paterno’s wife, Sue, and son, Jay, to offer his condolences for their family’s loss.  During their conversation, the President recalled fond memories of when he first met Coach Paterno and said that he and Michelle would keep the Paterno family in their prayers during this difficult time.

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Readout of the President’s Call to Susan and Jay Paterno

Release Time:  For Immediate Release WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Judge Michael A.

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President Obama Nominates Judge Michael A. Shipp to Serve on the US District Court

Release Time:  For Immediate Release WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Judge Robert E.

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President Obama Nominates Two to Serve on the US Court of Appeals