White House Recap December 30, 2011: The Obama Presidency’s 2011 Year in Review

WHITE HOUSE RECAP WHITE HOUSE RECAP: 2011 West Wing Week Source: WH, 12-30-11 Come take a look back at the President’s third year in office as we highlight behind-the-scenes footage and some of our favorite presidential moments. That’s January 1st to December 31st or, “Best of the West (Wing Week).” Watch the Video

Full Text December 5, 2011: President Barack Obama’s Statement Urging Congress to Pass the Payroll Tax Cut Extension & Expansion

POLITICAL SPEECHES & DOCUMENTS OBAMA PRESIDENCY & THE 112TH CONGRESS: President Obama Urges Congress to Extend and Expand the Payroll Tax cut Source: WH, 12-5-11 President Barack Obama delivers a statement to the Press in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House, Dec. 05, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Pete [...]

Full Text November 30, 2011: President Barack Obama’s Speech on the American Jobs Act at Scranton High School in Scranton, PA — Urges Congress to Extend Payroll Tax

POLITICAL SPEECHES & DOCUMENTS OBAMA PRESIDENCY & THE 112TH CONGRESS: President Obama at Scranton High Source: WH, 11-30-11 President Barack Obama delivers remarks about the American Jobs Act at Scranton High School in Scranton, Pa., Nov. 30, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) If Congress doesn’t extend the payroll tax cut, 6.7 million [...]

Full Text November 22, 2011: President Barack Obama’s New Hampshire Speech on the American Jobs Act at Manchester Central High School, Manchester, NH

POLITICAL SPEECHES & DOCUMENTS OBAMA PRESIDENCY & THE 112TH CONGRESS: President Obama Talks Taxes Source: WH, 11-22-11 President Barack Obama delivers remarks on the American Jobs Act at Manchester Central High School, Manchester, New Hampshire, Nov. 22, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) In 40 days, our taxes will go up — unless [...]

Full Text November 12, 2011: President Barack Obama’s Weekly Address Honors America’s Military Veterans on Veterans Day

POLITICAL SPEECHES & DOCUMENTS OBAMA PRESIDENCY & THE 112TH CONGRESS: President Obama speaks from the USS Carl Vinson in San Diego during Veterans Day and calls on all Americans to rededicate themselves to serving our brave men and women in uniform as well as they have served us. Watch the Video President Obama tapes the [...]

Full Text November 4, 2011: Vice President Joe Biden Gives Weekly Address at University of Pittburgh — October Job Numbers Demonstrate that Congress Should Pass the American Jobs Act

POLITICAL SPEECHES & DOCUMENTS OBAMA PRESIDENCY & THE 112TH CONGRESS: Speaking from the University of Pittsburgh, Vice President Biden argues that this month’s jobs numbers demonstrate that Congress should pass the American Jobs Act to strengthen our economy and create jobs right away. Watch the Video Vice President Joe Biden tapes the Weekly Address, White [...]

White House Recap October 29-November 4, 2011: Obama Presidency’s Weekly Recap — President Obama Continues Urging Congress to Pass the American Jobs Act, Signs Executive Orders & Celebrates Halloween & Diwali

WHITE HOUSE RECAP WHITE HOUSE RECAP: OCTOBER 29-NOVEMBER 4, 2011 This week the President continued to urge Congress to pass the American Jobs Act, celebrated Diwali, hosted Halloween, spoke at the Italian American Heritage Gala, signed two Executive Orders, and welcomed NASA Astronauts. Watch the Video West Wing Week: 11/04/11 or “Let’s Get Moving” Source: [...]

Full Text October 29, 2011: President Barack Obama’s Weekly Address on Not Waiting for Congress to Grow the Economy & Create Jobs

POLITICAL SPEECHES & DOCUMENTS OBAMA PRESIDENCY & THE 112TH CONGRESS: Weekly Address: We Can’t Wait to Create Jobs President Obama says that we can’t wait for Congress to take action to grow the economy and create jobs — and highlights actions he took to help families refinance their mortgages, put veterans to work, and lower [...]

White House Recap October 15-21, 2011: The Obama Presidency’s Weekly Recap — President Barack Obama’s Bus Tour to NC & VA Supporting the American Jobs Act — Obama Addresses Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Dedication & Announces End of Iraq War & Return of All Troops

WHITE HOUSE RECAP WHITE HOUSE RECAP: OCTOBER 15-21, 2011 Weekly Wrap Up: Bringing Home the Troops Source: WH, 10-21-11 This week, the President traveled to Detroit with the President of South Korea, dedicated the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial, embarked on a three day American Jobs Act bus tour, bestowed the Presidential Citizens Medal. [...]

Full Text October 17-19, 2011: President Barack Obama’s Bus Tour in North Carolina & Virginia in Support of The American Jobs Act

POLITICAL SPEECHES & DOCUMENTS OBAMA PRESIDENCY & THE 112TH CONGRESS: President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama visit Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Virginia and announce a commitment from the private sector to hire 25,000 veterans and military spouses. Watch the Video President Obama on the American Jobs Act at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, White House Photo, [...]

Full Text October 15, 2011: President Barack Obama’s Weekly Address at a GM Plant in Detroit, Michigan Highlights the Bipartisan Trades Bill Passed by Congress

POLITICAL SPEECHES & DOCUMENTS OBAMA PRESIDENCY & THE 112TH CONGRESS: From a GM plant in Detroit, President Obama highlights landmark trade agreements which will support American jobs, level the playing field for American workers and help us meet our goal of doubling our exports. Watch the Video President Barack Obama tapes the weekly address, White [...]

White House Recap October 8-14, 2011: The Obama Presidency’s Weekly Recap — President Obama Fights for American Jobs Act Passage, Hosts 1985 Chicago Bears & Tunisian Prime Minister & South Korean President’s State Visit

WHITE HOUSE RECAP WHITE HOUSE RECAP: OCTOBER 8-14, 2011 Weekly Wrap Up: Building Relationships Source: WH, 10-14-11 This week, the President continued to fight for the proposals in the American Jobs Act, welcomed the 1985 Chicago Bears and the Tunisian Prime Minister, traveled to Pittsburgh and hosted the President of South Korea for a State [...]

Full Text October 11, 2011: President Barack Obama’s Statement on the Senate Vote Against the American Jobs Act

POLITICAL SPEECHES & DOCUMENTS OBAMA PRESIDENCY & THE 112TH CONGRESS: POLITICAL QUOTES & SPEECHES Statement by the President on the Senate Vote on the American Jobs Act Source: WH, 10-11-11 Tonight, a majority of United States Senators voted to advance the American Jobs Act.  But even though this bill contains the kind of proposals Republicans [...]

Full Text October 11, 2011: President Barack Obama Remarks & Attends Meeting of Council on Jobs and Competitiveness

POLITICAL SPEECHES & DOCUMENTS OBAMA PRESIDENCY & THE 112TH CONGRESS: POLITICAL QUOTES & SPEECHES President Obama Attends Meeting of Council on Jobs and Competitiveness Source: WH, 10-11-11 President Obama maintains that our problems are imminently solvable and discusses smart steps that can be taken to grow the economy and create jobs. Learn More Samantha Appleton, [...]

Full Text October 8, 2011: President Barack Obama’s Weekly Address Urges the Public to Convince their Senators to Support & Vote for the American Jobs Act

POLITICAL SPEECHES & DOCUMENTS OBAMA PRESIDENCY & THE 112TH CONGRESS: Weekly Address: Making Your Voice Heard on the American Jobs Act Source: WH, 10-8-11 President Obama urges Congress to pass the American Jobs Act to put more people to work, put more money in the pockets of working Americans and give the economy the jolt [...]