Statements and Releases

November 04, 2009

Fact Sheet: The Race to the Top

Providing a high-quality education to every young American is vital to the health of our nation’s democracy and the strength of our nation’s economy. In a 21st century world, education is no longer just a pathway to opportunity and success – it is a prerequisite.

November 04, 2009

Background on the President's Trip to Madison, Wisconsin

The President and Secretary Arne Duncan will meet with approximately 40 students at James C. Wright Middle School, one of two public charter schools in Madison, Wisconsin.

November 03, 2009

Statement by President Barack Obama on Iran

Thirty years ago today, the American Embassy in Tehran was seized. The 444 days that began on November 4, 1979 deeply affected the lives of courageous Americans who were unjustly held hostage, and we owe these Americans and their families our gratitude for their extraordinary service and sacrifice.

November 03, 2009

U.S.-EU Joint Declaration and Annexes

We, the leaders of the United States and the European Union, met in Washington to renew our global partnership, and to set a course for enhanced cooperation that will address bilateral, regional and global challenges based on our shared values of freedom, democracy, respect for international law, human rights and the rule of law.

November 03, 2009

Statement by the Press Secretary on S. 1818

S. 1818 is signed into law, renaming the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy and Native American Public Policy Act of 1992.

November 03, 2009

Vice President Biden to Host Leading Scholars for a Discussion about the Challenges Facing America’s Middle Class in the 21st Century Economy

WASHINGTON – On Thursday, November 5, at 10:30 AM EDT, Chair of the White House Task Force on Middle Class Families, Vice President Joe Biden, will host a panel of leading scholars for a discussion about the unique challenges facing America’s middle class in the 21st century economy. Co-hosted by the Center for American Progress (CAP) and the Economic Policy Institute (EPI), the Vice President and the expert panel will discuss the many economic developments and trends affecting middle class families, including: changes to the overall labor market in recent decades; shifting gender roles and the need for work-life balance in today’s economy; economic inequality and mobility, and the increased gap between productivity and wages.

November 03, 2009

Readout of the President’s Meeting with the Ecumenical Patriarch

President Obama warmly welcomed the Ecumenical Patriarch to the White House this morning.

November 02, 2009

Background on the President's meeting with the President's Economic Recovery Advisory Board

As the economy moves beyond crisis and into recovery, the President’s Economic Recovery Advisory Board (PERAB) will hold a meeting with the President to discuss long-term, innovation based ideas to sustain growth and continue to create jobs of the future in the Roosevelt Room

October 31, 2009

Weekly Address: "President Obama Says Recovery Act Creating Jobs and Strengthening Economy"

In this week’s address, President Barack Obama said that while times are still too difficult for too many American families, this week saw real evidence of progress in the economy.

October 30, 2009

Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of President Khama of Botswana

The President looks forward to welcoming President Khama of Botswana to the Oval Office on November 5, 2009.

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