Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2012. Today, President Obama called Coach Kim Mulkey to congratulate her and the Baylor University women’s basketball team on their historic 40-0 season and 2012 NCAA championship victory. The President told Coach Mulkey that her team was a great pick as he had the Lady Bears picked[Read More…]
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White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, April 4, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2012 – 1:58 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, everyone. Thanks for your patience. Anyone go out and see the geyser earlier? Q Yes. You know, this would be a good chance for you to tell us what they’re building over there. More than a[Read More…]
Statement by the White House Press Secretary on the Attack on the National Theater in Mogadishu, Somalia
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2012. The United States strongly condemns the outrageous attack today in Mogadishu that resulted in a tragic loss of life. We offer our condolences to the Somali people, particularly those who lost family and loved ones. Somalia, with the support of African Union peacekeepers, has made great[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at STOCK Act Bill Signing
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2012 – 11:56 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you very much. Thank you, everybody. Please, have a seat. Have a seat. Well, good morning, and welcome to the White House. I want to thank my outstanding Vice President, Joe Biden, for being here. (Applause.) [Read More…]
FACT SHEET: The STOCK Act: Bans Members of Congress from Insider Trading
“Send me a bill that bans insider trading by members of Congress; I will sign it tomorrow.” — President Obama, State of the Union, January 24, 2012 Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2012. In the State of the Union Address, the President laid out a blueprint for an economy where everyone gets[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Call with University of Kentucky Men’s Basketball Coach John Calipari
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 3, 2012. Today, President Obama called John Calipari to congratulate him and the University of Kentucky men’s basketball team on their 2012 NCAA championship victory. The President told Coach Calipari that his team played with class and dignity, and that it was a great game to watch. Coach[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, April 3, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 3, 2012. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Statement on Mali MALI Tuareg Advances in North Aid UN Security Council / ECOWAS Sanctions SYRIA ICRC / Humanitarian Aid Kofi Annan Plan / No Evidence that Assad is Implementing Commitments UN Security Council / Monitors Means for Evaluating Troop Movements[Read More…]
Statement by NSC Spokesman Tommy Vietor on Sudan, April 3, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 3, 2012. Today, the President authorized the use of up to $26 million from the Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund to respond to the unexpected and urgent needs resulting from the conflict in South Kordofan and Blue Nile states of Sudan. The emergency funds will be used[Read More…]
Tornadoes Touch Down in Dallas-Fort Worth Area
TEXAS—(ENEWSPF)—April 3, 2012. Tornadoes touched down near the Dallas-Fort Worth area this afternoon. The storm tossed tractor trailers like toys and has caused widespread damage to homes and other structures. Video from the Weather Channel’s helicopter spotted one tornado on the ground five miles east of downtown Dallas. The tornado[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at the Associated Press Luncheon
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 3, 2012 – 12:35 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. (Applause.) Please have a seat. Well, good afternoon, and thank you to Dean Singleton and the board of the Associated Press for inviting me here today. It is a pleasure to speak to all of you[Read More…]
