The White House Rural Council released a new report entitled Jobs and Economic Security for Rural America, which laid out the economic landscape faced by rural Americans and highlighted the Obama Administration's key accomplishments in rural communities. The Jobs and Economic Security for Rural America report focused on five critical areas: creating jobs and promoting economic growth, improving access to quality health care and education, fostering innovation, expanding outdoor opportunities, and supporting veterans and military families. The full report can be read here .
The week's West Wing Week was released.
Day935/Aug13th/Saturday: In his Weekly Address, the President urged Americans frustrated by the gridlock in Washington to let their elected officials know that it was time to put aside partisanship and act in the best interests of the country. Transcript Video
The President spoke by telephone to King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia about regional issues and the situation in Syria. Both expressed their shared, deep concerns about the Syrian Government's use of violence against its citizens and agreed that the Syrian regime's brutal campaign of violence against the Syrian people must end immediately. Source
The President spoke by telephone to Thailand Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to congratulate her on her election and the Thai people on the success of the democratic process. Both underscored the enduring nature of the U.S.-Thailand friendship and alliance, and pledged to strengthen the bilateral relationship and work together to ensure peace and stability in the Asia Pacific. Source
The President and British Prime Minister David Cameron spoke by telephone about the situation in Syria, reiterating their deep concern about the Syrian government's use of violence against civilians and their belief that the Syrian people's legitimate demands for a transition to democracy should be met. They agreed on the need for an immediate halt of all bloodshed and violence against the Syrian people. In addition, both discussed recent developments in the global financial system, Libya, and Afghanistan. The Prime Minister expressed his condolences for the loss of life resulting from the August 6, 2011 downing of the U.S. helicopter in Afghanistan. The President joined the Prime Minister in welcoming the return of public order following several days of looting and violence in a number of British cities. Source
Day936/Aug14th/Sunday: Nothing to report.
Day937/Aug15th/Monday: T he President traveled to St. Paul, Minnesota to begin his three-day bus tour in the Midwest. The United States Secret Service had purchased the $1.1 million sleek black bus: a highway version of Air Force One and retrofitted by Hemphil Brothers Coach Company in Nashville, Tennessee with the basic heavy duty shell purchased from Prevost, a divison of The Volvo group, a manufacturer of touring coaches with its corporate headquarters in Sainte-Claire, Quebec. Source
The President held a town hall event in Cannon Falls, Minnesota at Lower Hannah's Bend Park. Transcript Video
The President held a town hall event in Decorah, Iowa at Seed Savers Exchange. Transcript Video
The White House debuted on Foursquare, a location-based social networking website. Source
Day938/Aug16th/Tuesday: The President and members of the White House Rural Council hosted the White House Rural Economic Forum at Northeast Iowa Community College in Peosta, Iowa. The Forum brought together farmers, small business owners, private sector leaders, rural organizations, and government officials to discuss ideas and initiatives to promote economic growth, accelerate hiring, and spur innovation in rural communities and small towns across the United States. The President provided opening ( transcript video) and closing ( transcript video) remarks.
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