Barack Obama 2012-07-01 2 Subject Index AARP--1414, 1416 ABC, "The View" program--1903 Aeronautics and Space Administration, National. See Space program Afghanistan Afghan military and security forces--1071, 1196, 1246-1247, 1288, 1291-1292, 1333, 1357, 1548, 1610, 1626, 1854, 1899 Former regime--1288, 1292, 1333, 1776, 1854 Insurgency and terrorist attacks--1438, 1901 International Security Assistance Force--1548-1549, 1854-1855 Kidnapped U.S. citizen, rescue operation by U.S. Armed Forces personnel--1845 NATO, role--1413, 1549, 1899 President--1246, 1899, 1901, 1913 Relations with U.S.--973, 1333, 1920 Strategic partnership agreement with U.S.--1901 U.S. Ambassador--1887, 1890 U.S. military forces--1460 Casualties--942, 1247, 1288, 1290, 1776-1777 Deployment--941-942, 946, 950, 956, 963, 968, 981, 991-992, 997, 1004, 1011, 1016, 1023, 1036, 1043, 1055, 1071-1072, 1081, 1088, 1092, 1097, 1110, 1145, 1158, 1162, 1168, 1175, 1182, 1189, 1196, 1202, 1208, 1214, 1223, 1236, 1241, 1246, 1252, 1257, 1274, 1280, 1285, 1288, 1292, 1295, 1298, 1303, 1308, 1312, 1318, 1325-1326, 1331, 1333, 1337, 1343, 1349-1350, 1354, 1357, 1365, 1371, 1382, 1388, 1395, 1400, 1423, 1428, 1433, 1439, 1449, 1455, 1466, 1469, 1472, 1478, 1502, 1507, 1511, 1519, 1522, 1533, 1537, 1539, 1548-1549, 1554, 1578, 1587, 1593, 1598, 1607, 1610-1611, 1617, 1625-1627, 1630, 1634, 1638, 1643, 1646, 1650, 1656, 1660, 1666, 1683, 1728, 1734, 1739, 1744, 1749, 1754, 1759, 1776, 1799, 1831, 1852, 1869, 1872-1873, 1876-1877 Africa See also Developing countries; specific country African Union--1462 South Sudan, role--1140 Sudan, role--1140 Agricultural production, improvement efforts--1259 African Development Foundation--1891 Agriculture Crop insurance--1149, 1172 Farmers and ranchers, assistance--1149, 1172, 1191 Agriculture--Continued Farmworker labor conditions, improvement efforts--1529-1530 Food markets and prices--1191-1192 Government and private sector, coordination efforts--1226 Severe drought, relief efforts--1172, 1185-1186, 1191-1192, 1425 Agriculture, Department of Food and Agricultural Development, Board for International--1917 Secretary--1105, 1149, 1172, 1185-1186, 1191-1192, 1296, 1888, 1893 AIDS. See HIV/AIDS; specific country or region Air Force, Department of the Air Force Academy, U.S.--1916 Under Secretary--1891 Alabama Disaster assistance--1902 Governor--1895-1896 Alaska, disaster assistance--1917 Albania Independence, 100th anniversary--1818 Relations with U.S.--1819 Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation--1602 Al Qaida. See Terrorism American. See other part of subject American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development, Institute of--1887 American Indians and Alaska Natives Cobell class-action lawsuit on Indian trust management, settlement--1816, 1840 Education system, improvement efforts--1840 Health care system, improvement efforts--1840 Job creation and growth--1840 Land trust arrangements, strengthening efforts--1840 Law enforcement, improvement efforts--1840 Tribal nations, relations with Federal Government--1816, 1840 Amtrak--1899 Appropriations. See Budget, Federal Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board--1914, 1917 Arctic Research Commission--1892, 1917 Arizona 2011 shootings in Tucson--1103, 1150, 1859 Illegal immigration enforcement legislation--1402, 1575, 1577 Arkansas, severe drought--1172 Armed Forces, U.S. See also Defense and national security; Defense, Department of; specific military branch "Don't ask, don't tell" policy, repeal--992, 1017, 1024, 1037, 1044, 1055, 1062, 1082, 1088, 1092, 1097, 1110, 1146, 1158, 1163, 1168, 1176, 1178, 1182, 1209, 1237, 1242, 1273, 1278, 1280, 1284, 1320, 1326, 1331, 1338, 1350, 1355, 1365, 1371, 1383, 1389, 1395, 1397, 1411, 1423, 1429, 1434, 1450, 1456, 1461, 1467, 1470, 1473, 1479, 1502, 1507, 1512, 1520, 1522, 1524, 1533, 1536-1537, 1540, 1549, 1552, 1554, 1593, 1607, 1635, 1639, 1643, 1646, 1650, 1657, 1661, 1686, 1725-1726, 1730-1731, 1735, 1737, 1740, 1742, 1746, 1755 European Command--1548-1549 Funding--1072, 1289, 1388, 1433, 1455, 1478, 1507, 1511, 1524, 1661 Joining Forces initiative--986 Military families--991, 1072, 1219, 1289, 1775-1776, 1877 National Guard--1309, 1712 Servicemembers Casualties--1333, 1359, 1470, 1920 Citizenship--939-941 Deployment--1289, 1291, 1776, 1854 Meeting with President--1921 Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), treatment efforts--1073, 1289, 1626 Service and dedication--940-942, 1055, 1070, 1175, 1196, 1287, 1290-1292, 1318, 1332-1333, 1357, 1397, 1440, 1470, 1641, 1770, 1775, 1777, 1814, 1843, 1845, 1852, 1871, 1876-1877, 1916 Traumatic brain injuries, treatment efforts--1289, 1626 Veterans, servicemembers, and military families, access to mental health services--1289 Arms and munitions See also specific country Nuclear weapons and material Nonproliferation efforts--1794, 1796, 1804, 1832-1835, 1869 Nuclear Security Summit--1794 Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia--1611, 1833-1834, 1873 Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons--1834 U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile, reduction--1439 Weapons of mass destruction--1688 Army, Department of the, Military Academy, U.S.--1917 Arts See also Smithsonian Institution "Lincoln," White House screening--1914 Arts, Commission of Fine--1900 Arts, National Council on the--1889, 1899, 1902 Arts and Humanities, President's Committee on the--1828 Asia Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)--1793-1794, 1796-1797, 1800, 1810, 1915 East Asia Summit--1797, 1812, 1915 Relations with U.S.--1630, 1812 Trade with U.S.--1559, 1796 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)--1793, 1796 Associated Press--1895 Atomic Energy Agency, International (IAEA)--1804 Attorney General. See Justice, Department of Australia Prime Minister--1912 Science and technology, cooperation with U.S.--1184 Awards. See Decorations, medals, and awards Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation--1900 Black Entertainment Television--1895 BlogHer--1130 Bloomberg Television--1918 Board. See other part of subject Bosnia and Herzegovina Reconciliation efforts--983 Relations with U.S.--983 Srebrenica genocide, 17th anniversary--983 Brazil, President--1912 Broadcasting Board of Governors--1899 Budget, Federal See also specific Federal agency or organization Appropriations, continuation--1247 Deficit and national debt--946, 951, 956, 963, 968, 971, 974-975, 980-981, 990, 998, 1005, 1012, 1022-1023, 1037, 1043-1044, 1054-1055, 1072, 1076, 1080, 1097, 1110, 1124-1125, 1129, 1135, 1175, 1179, 1181, 1188, 1212-1213, 1235, 1238, 1241, 1247, 1278, 1289, 1319, 1325, 1342, 1348, 1353, 1364, 1369, 1380, 1387, 1416, 1428, 1432, 1454, 1459, 1472, 1477, 1481-1482, 1484, 1487-1488, 1503, 1506, 1510, 1518, 1524, 1527, 1533-1535, 1539, 1552, 1556-1557, 1561, 1569, 1589, 1595, 1601, 1617, 1620, 1636, 1640, 1643-1644, 1647, 1651, 1654, 1658, 1662, 1667, 1680, 1692, 1708, 1716, 1721, 1725, 1731, 1736, 1741, 1746, 1751, 1756, 1761, 1764, 1769-1772, 1774, 1778, 1780, 1786, 1791-1792, 1801, 1813, 1819-1822, 1825-1827, 1836-1838, 1842, 1845, 1847, 1849, 1862-1866, 1874, 1878-1880, 1882-1883, 1913, 1917, 1919 Entitlement spending, reform--1780, 1837-1838, 1842, 1845 Budget, Federal--Continued Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, National Commission on--1487 Fiscal year 2013 budget--1376 Government programs, spending reductions--946, 951, 956, 963, 968, 982, 991, 1006, 1018, 1037, 1072, 1087, 1110, 1113, 1121, 1125, 1129, 1135, 1138, 1144, 1157, 1161, 1167, 1181, 1188, 1195, 1200, 1207, 1213, 1222, 1229, 1235, 1241, 1245, 1247, 1278, 1289, 1319, 1325, 1330, 1342, 1348, 1364, 1370, 1381, 1387, 1394, 1416, 1432, 1454, 1469, 1477, 1487-1488, 1506, 1510, 1524, 1540, 1567, 1617, 1632, 1636, 1640, 1644, 1647, 1651, 1654, 1662, 1668, 1685, 1725, 1736, 1741, 1747, 1751, 1756, 1761, 1764, 1771, 1774, 1825, 1836-1838, 1842, 1845, 1862-1864, 1866, 1874, 1878, 1882, 1914, 1916-1921 Revenue, increase--1836-1838 Sequestration and Transparency Act of 2012, Office of Management and Budget report--1376 Building Sciences, National Institute of--1918 Bulgaria Afghanistan, Bulgarian military forces, deployment--1831 Counterterrorism efforts, cooperation with U.S.--1831 Crime and narcotrafficking--1831 Economic growth and development--1831 Governmental accountability and transparency, strengthening efforts--1831 Prime Minister--1831, 1888, 1916 Relations with U.S.--1831 Terrorist attack on Israeli tourists in Burgas--1051, 1107, 1831, 1888 Trade with U.S.--1831 Burma Civil society representatives, meeting with President Obama--1915 Democracy efforts--984-985, 1804-1809, 1811 Economic growth and development--984, 1804-1806, 1808, 1811 Human rights issues--984-985, 1798, 1804-1805 Political unrest and violence--1809 President--984, 1436, 1798, 1803, 1807 President Obama's visit--1803, 1805-1806, 1912, 1915 Rangoon Shwedagon Pagoda--1915 University of Yangon--1806 Relations with North Korea--984-985 Relations with U.S.--984-985, 1442, 1798, 1804-1805 Student exchanges with U.S.--1809 U.S. Ambassador--1807 U.S. assistance--1809 U.S. Embassy personnel, meeting with President Obama--1915 U.S. sanctions--984-986, 1805, 1807-1808 Burundi, U.S. Ambassador--1886 Business and industry See also Commerce, international; Employment and unemployment; specific State or company Age discrimination--1419 Automobile industry Decline--1195 Improvement--945, 954, 966, 980, 997, 1004, 1011, 1016, 1123, 1162, 1214, 1229, 1241, 1301, 1306, 1537, 1540, 1558-1559, 1593, 1639, 1650, 1661, 1697, 1761, 1848 Strengthening efforts--945, 949, 961-962, 981, 988, 1022, 1043, 1080, 1088, 1100, 1109, 1147, 1157, 1167, 1173, 1175, 1182, 1201, 1208, 1223, 1236, 1297, 1306-1307, 1317, 1379, 1385-1386, 1389-1391, 1396, 1427, 1431, 1452, 1455, 1464, 1476, 1510, 1522, 1524, 1526, 1533, 1535, 1554, 1559, 1561, 1573, 1607, 1631, 1635, 1638, 1643, 1646, 1657, 1660, 1666, 1716, 1725, 1735, 1740-1741, 1746, 1751, 1756, 1848 Bank loans to small businesses, increase--1026, 1149 Business leaders, meeting with President--1913 Construction industry Decline--970, 972, 1030 Strengthening efforts--970-971, 1030 Corporate responsibility--1443 Credit cards, regulations and consumer protections--1664 Domestic investment, promotion efforts--945, 950, 962, 997, 1011, 1022-1023, 1036, 1043, 1088, 1097, 1101, 1109, 1124, 1129, 1135, 1145, 1157, 1162, 1167, 1175, 1182, 1189, 1195, 1201, 1208, 1214, 1217, 1223, 1236, 1241, 1273, 1294, 1297, 1301, 1307, 1312, 1317, 1324, 1329, 1341, 1347, 1363, 1368, 1379, 1385, 1421, 1431, 1452-1453, 1458, 1472, 1476, 1505, 1510, 1519, 1523, 1527, 1538, 1561, 1593, 1636, 1640, 1643, 1646, 1650-1651, 1654, 1661, 1667, 1684-1685, 1698, 1725, 1730, 1736, 1741, 1746, 1751, 1756, 1771, 1774, 1778, 1847 Entrepreneurship, promotion efforts--962, 1696, 1706, 1714 Global competitiveness--1038, 1559, 1690, 1769 Government-developed technologies, commercial applications--1006, 1620 Home loan industry--1474, 1494, 1664 Manufacturing industry Advanced manufacturing, promotion efforts--1036, 1917 Improvement--1101, 1180, 1317, 1458, 1533, 1650, 1664, 1848 Business and industry--Continued Manufacturing industry--Continued Strengthening efforts--949, 955, 961, 967, 981, 991, 997, 1004, 1011, 1016, 1036, 1043, 1054, 1080, 1088, 1145, 1157, 1162, 1167, 1175, 1189, 1201, 1324, 1329, 1341, 1346-1347, 1363, 1409, 1427, 1446-1447, 1458, 1464, 1555, 1559, 1584, 1617, 1636, 1640, 1651, 1685, 1730, 1736 Small businesses Economic impact--1026 Hiring incentives--974, 1026, 1137 Promotion efforts--974, 990, 1008, 1026-1027, 1074, 1085, 1087, 1098, 1101, 1105-1106, 1112, 1131, 1137, 1323, 1384, 1484, 1503, 1537, 1555, 1567, 1607, 1635, 1639, 1643, 1646, 1661, 1666, 1686, 1726, 1731, 1737, 1742, 1772, 1775, 1778, 1780, 1786, 1791, 1827, 1837, 1845, 1849, 1916 Women-owned businesses--1131 Business Roundtable--1835, 1838 Cabinet See also specific Federal department or executive branch agency Members, meetings with President--1105, 1821, 1832, 1917 California Cesar E. Chavez National Monument in Keene--1529-1530, 1904 Democratic Party events--1075, 1077, 1521, 1525, 1531-1532, 1889, 1904-1905 Governor--1246, 1529 InterContinental San Francisco hotel in San Francisco--1889, 1905 Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena--1184 KCRA in Sacramento--1919 KNSD-TV in San Diego--1894 Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles--1904 President's visits--1075, 1077, 1521, 1525, 1529, 1531-1532, 1889, 1904, 1906-1907 Cambodia President Obama's visit--1811-1812, 1912, 1915 Prime Minister--1915 U.S. Embassy personnel, meeting with President Obama--1915 Canada Prime Minister--1912 Science and technology, cooperation with U.S.--1184 Cancer Panel, President's--1891 Capital Planning Commission, National--1920 Career training and continuing education--998 CBS "Late Show With David Letterman"--1901 "Sunday Morning" program--1887 Central African Republic Political unrest and violence--1881 U.S. citizens and Embassy personnel, evacuation--1881 Central America. See specific country Central Intelligence Agency--1773, 1779 Chad, U.S. military detachment--1881 Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board--1901 Chile, President--1917 China Monetary policy--1583, 1630 Premier--1812 Relations with U.S.--1628, 1630, 1812 Trade policy--945, 1379, 1390, 1453, 1572 Trade with U.S.--1628, 1812 Civic organizations, meeting with President--1914 Civil rights Firearm rights--1580, 1861, 1866 Freedom of religion--1171, 1243, 1333, 1376, 1436-1438, 1809 Freedom of speech--1141, 1437, 1807 Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons, equality--1024, 1274, 1280, 1285, 1395 Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009--1600 Minority rights and ethnic tolerance--995, 1007, 1099-1100, 1809-1810 Racial equality--1441 Wage equality--1097, 1131, 1153, 1391, 1569-1570, 1605 Women's rights and gender equality--1438, 1440-1441, 1443, 1514, 1595, 1794 Climate change. See Environment Clinton Global Initiative--1440 Colombia Crime and narcotrafficking--1591 President--1912 U.S. national emergency, continuation--1591 W Radio in Bogota--1908 Colorado Democratic Party events--1150, 1154, 1159, 1164, 1275, 1299, 1504, 1645, 1689, 1748 Denver KUSA-TV--1907 University of Denver--1904 Energy, alternative and renewable sources and technologies--1162, 1168, 1279, 1302 Governor--1064, 1068, 1276, 1299, 1645, 1748, 1888 KCSU in Fort Collins--1896 President's visits--1068, 1150, 1154, 1159, 1164, 1275, 1293, 1299, 1366, 1480, 1504, 1645, 1689, 1748, 1889, 1892, 1896-1900, 1904, 1906-1908, 1910-1911 Romero's Cafe and Catering in Pueblo--1892 Colorado--Continued Shootings in Aurora--1063-1065, 1067-1069, 1075, 1103, 1106, 1150, 1580, 1853, 1857, 1859, 1866, 1888-1890 The Buff restaurant in Boulder--1897 Wildfires, damage and recovery efforts--1068 Comedy Central, "The Daily Show"--1906 Commerce, Department of Economic Affairs, Under Secretary for--1900 Hurricane Center, National--1270, 1895-1896, 1907-1908 Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National--1270, 1895-1896, 1907-1908 Standards and Technology, National Institute of--1905 Commerce, international See also specific country or region Asia-Pacific, regional trade promotion efforts--1812 Export controls, U.S. national emergency--1231 Free and fair trade--945, 1379, 1386, 1390, 1453, 1572, 1628 Generalized System of Preferences (GSP)--1869-1870 Global financial markets Stabilization efforts--1812 Unrest--1812 Group of Eight (G-8) nations--1258 Group of Twenty (G-20) nations--1439 Piracy--1855 U.S. exports, expansion--1317, 1341, 1347, 1368, 1379-1380, 1385-1386, 1391, 1394, 1431, 1452-1453, 1476, 1505, 1510, 1559, 1583, 1630, 1686, 1799, 1843 Commission. See other part of subject Communications See also specific news organization, State, or country Broadband technology--956, 971, 991, 1005, 1016, 1030, 1043, 1081 Infrastructure, national, improvement efforts--1088, 1110, 1162, 1168, 1189, 1209, 1236, 1292 News media, Presidential interviews--1032, 1885-1888, 1892, 1894-1898, 1900-1903, 1905-1908, 1911, 1918 Progressive media outlets, roundtable discussion with President--1918 Community Development Advisory Board--1914, 1917 Congo, Democratic Republic of the Political unrest and violence--1920 Relations with Rwanda--1920 U.S. national emergency, continuation--1648 Congress Bipartisanship--960, 971, 1028, 1112, 1137, 1141, 1149, 1204, 1425, 1443, 1496, 1502, 1540, 1559, 1681, 1704, 1717, 1721, 1726, 1742, 1752, 1757, 1761, 1770-1772, 1774-1775, 1778, 1783, 1786, 1791-1792, 1813, 1828, 1833, 1841, 1862-1865, 1874-1875, 1879-1881 House of Representatives Minority leader--1914, 1921 Speaker--1772, 1791, 1837, 1862-1865, 1874, 1914, 1916-1921 Members, meetings with President--1791, 1886 Senate Foreign Relations Committee--1873 Majority leader--1682, 1874, 1914, 1916, 1921 Minority leader--1914, 1921 Connecticut Democratic Party events--1142, 1147 Disaster assistance--1908-1909 Governor--1142, 1147, 1246, 1682, 1712-1713, 1853, 1857, 1910, 1919 Hurricane Sandy, damage and recovery efforts--1672, 1682-1683, 1712-1713, 1733, 1822, 1910, 1919 Lieutenant Governor--1142 President's visits--1142, 1147, 1857, 1891-1892, 1919 Shootings in Newtown--1853, 1856-1863, 1865-1869, 1875-1876, 1919-1920 Consumer Financial Protection Bureau--1252, 1472, 1664 Crime. See Law enforcement and crime Cuba Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996--1000 Democracy efforts--1000 Darfur. See Sudan Deaths Armstrong, Neil A.--1270 Doherty, Glen A.--1374, 1899, 1901 Griffith, Andy S.--939 Inouye, Sen. Daniel K.--1860, 1870, 1921 Ivie, Nicholas J.--1904 McGovern, former Sen. George S.--1609 Meles Zenawi, Prime Minister of Ethiopia--1258, 1896 Mills, John Evans Atta, President of Ghana--1090, 1890, 1893 Ride, Sally K.--1077 Rudman, former Sen. Warren B.--1813 Schwarzkopf, H. Norman--1878 Smith, Sean P.--1359, 1374, 1899, 1901 Specter, former Sen. Arlen--1559 Stevens, J. Christopher--1359-1360, 1374, 1899, 1901 Sulzberger, Arthur O.--1475 Woods, Tyrone S.--1374, 1899, 1901 Decorations, medals, and awards Medal of Honor--1860 Nobel Prize--1905, 1917 Purple Heart--1777, 1899 Defense and national security See also Armed Forces, U.S.; Defense, Department of; Terrorism 2010 National Security Strategy, implementation plan--1463 Border security--1575, 1781, 1817 Classified national security information--1815 Cybersecurity, strengthening efforts--1815 Intelligence--1442 National Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004, designation of authorized representative of the Federal Government--1823 Nunn-Lugar Cooperative Threat Reduction program--1832-1834, 1918 Piracy, efforts to combat--1855 Defense, Department of See also Armed Forces, U.S.; Defense and national security; specific military branch Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, Principal Deputy Under Secretary for--1902 Africa Command, U.S.--1375 Deputy Secretary--1832, 1834 Funding--1619-1621 Joint Chiefs of Staff--1073, 1246, 1356, 1621, 1899 National Defense University--1832, 1918 Natural disasters, response and recovery efforts--1712 Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve, transfer of ultra-low sulfur diesel oil from Department of Energy for Hurricane Sandy relief--1710 Readiness and Force Management, Assistant Secretary for--1901 Secretary--1073, 1107, 1356, 1712, 1793, 1832, 1888, 1890, 1892, 1899, 1916, 1918, 1920 Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD--1899, 1920 Delaware, disaster assistance--1909, 1914 Democratic Party See also specific State Democratic National Committee--1048, 1314-1315, 1351, 1525, 1738, 1894, 1902-1903 Developing countries See also specific country or region Economic growth and development--1441, 1443 Health and medical care, promotion efforts--1796 Poverty--1443 Development, U.S. Agency for International--1800, 1898 Disaster assistance See also Natural disasters; specific State, country, or executive branch agency Alabama--1902 Alaska--1917 Connecticut--1908-1909 Delaware--1909, 1914 District of Columbia--1891, 1908, 1918 Florida--1885, 1906 Louisiana--1270, 1309-1310, 1895-1896 Maryland--1891, 1908, 1916 Massachusetts--1908, 1920 Minnesota--1886 Mississippi--1896 Montana--1891 New Hampshire--1909, 1917 New Jersey--1888, 1908-1909 New Mexico--1895 New York--1908-1909 Ohio--1894 Oklahoma--1895 Pennsylvania--1909 Rhode Island--1909, 1911 Utah--1911 Virginia--1890, 1909, 1916 Washington--1903 West Virginia--1889, 1909, 1917 Wisconsin--1891 District of Columbia Capitol Area Food Bank--1916 Democratic Party events--1463, 1467, 1471, 1886, 1888, 1890, 1900 Disaster assistance--1891, 1908, 1918 Fiscal year 2013 budget request--1856 Mintwood Place restaurant--1894 Shooting at Family Research Council--1894 WJLA--1887 Dominican Republic, President-elect--1893 Drug abuse and trafficking See also specific country or region Addiction treatment and reduction efforts--1407 Foreign narcotics traffickers--1591, 1796 Economy, international. See Commerce, international Economy, national See also Budget, Federal; Employment and unemployment; specific State Credit markets, stabilization efforts--1635, 1639 Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act--1180, 1664 Economic concerns--943-944, 949, 954-955, 959-960, 966-967, 970, 974, 978-979, 988-989, 995, 999, 1002-1003, 1008, 1010-1011, 1015-1016, 1020-1021, 1034-1035, 1040, 1042-1043, 1048-1049, 1053, 1075-1076, 1078, ,1085, ,1091-1092, Economy, national--Continued Economic concerns--Continued ,,,1095, 1100, 1106, 1108, 1112-1113, 1119, 1122-1123, 1127, 1131, 1133, 1137, 1143, 1147, 1151, 1154, 1160, 1165, 1173, 1178, 1180, 1187, 1191, 1193, 1198, 1200, 1205, 1220, 1227, 1231-1234, 1238-1239, 1242, 1251, 1253, 1259, 1263, 1266, 1306, 1316, 1322, 1327, 1340, 1345-1346, 1351, 1361, 1367, 1378, 1384, 1394, 1396, 1401, 1412, 1426, 1446, 1464, 1473-1474, 1476, 1503, 1513, 1517, 1520, 1522, 1533, 1537, 1550, 1558, 1572, 1603, 1608, 1649, 1652, 1655-1656, 1660, 1663-1664, 1683-1684, 1689, 1714, 1723, 1729, 1734-1735, 1739, 1742, 1750, 1755, 1759, 1786, 1816, 1819, 1835, 1838, 1841-1842, 1844, 1849, 1863, 1865, 1867, 1874, 1879, 1918 Financial regulations, strengthening efforts--951, 967, 996, 1035, 1044, 1081, 1092, 1109, 1123, 1180, 1209, 1228, 1384, 1494, 1498, 1502, 1520-1521, 1533, 1573, 1607, 1639, 1643, 1646, 1650, 1661, 1664, 1666, 1681, 1684, 1686, 1726, 1731, 1736, 1741, 1752, 1755, 1765 Global competitiveness--1282 Household incomes, decline--1034, 1053, 1238, 1791 Improvement--954, 997-998, 1042, 1091, 1095, 1113, 1120-1121, 1127, 1133, 1148, 1193, 1199, 1206, 1396, 1481, 1513, 1517, 1520, 1522, 1530, 1550, 1556, 1607, 1635, 1639, 1643, 1646, 1653, 1661, 1667, 1683, 1689, 1695, 1706, 1714, 1723, 1728, 1733, 1739, 1744, 1749, 1754, 1763, 1780, 1791, 1835-1836, 1874, 1879 Income inequality, increase--973, 1769 Recession, effects--1211, 1537, 1652, 1760 Strengthening efforts--947, 949-951, 955-956, 960, 962-964, 967-968, 970-976, 978, 980-982, 989, 991-992, 995, 997-998, 1002-1003, 1006-1008, 1011-1012, 1015-1016, 1018, 1021-1023, 1028, 1034-1037, 1040, 1043, 1048, 1056, 1072, 1076, 1079-1083, 1086, 1088, 1091-1093, 1095, 1097, 1100-1101, 1105-1106, 1108, 1112-1114, 1124, 1129, 1131-1132, 1135, 1137, 1143-1146, 1148, 1153-1155, 1157-1161, 1164-1165, 1167-1169, 1173, 1175, 1179-1181, 1187-1190, 1195, 1199-1200, 1203, 1209, 1214-1215, 1220, 1222, 1230-1231, 1234-1237, 1239, 1241, 1245, 1265, 1271, 1276, 1278, 1284, 1286, 1297, 1299, 1301-1302, 1304, 1306-1308, 1311, 1313, 1316-1317, 1323, 1326, 1328, 1331-1332, 1341-1343, 1346, 1348, 1350, 1352, 1362-1363, 1365, 1367-1368, 1370-1372, 1378-1379, 1382, 1385-1386, 1389, 1391, 1401, 1406, 1410, 1412, 1420, 1425, 1427, 1431, 1433, 1441, 1446-1448, 1452, 1455, 1464, 1468, 1471-1472, 1474-1476, 1478, 1480, 1499, 1502-1503, 1505, 1507-1509, 1511-1514, 1518-1520, 1523-1524, 1538, ,1556, 1559, ,1561, 1567, ,1573, Economy, national--Continued Strengthening efforts--Continued ,,,1585, 1604, 1607-1608, 1613, 1615, 1626, 1632, 1634-1635, 1637-1638, 1640-1641, 1644, 1647, 1650-1651, 1653-1654, 1662, 1665, 1667-1668, 1683, 1685-1687, 1692, 1706, 1714, 1723-1727, 1729-1730, 1732, 1734, 1736, 1739, 1741, 1744-1746, 1749, 1751, 1753-1754, 1756, 1759, 1764, 1770-1771, 1774, 1778, 1780, 1782-1783, 1785, 1787, 1791-1792, 1799, 1819, 1824-1826, 1828, 1836, 1838, 1840, 1842, 1845, 1847, 1849-1850, 1862, 1874-1875, 1878-1882, 1913, 1917, 1919 Travel and tourism, promotion efforts--1347, 1363 Education See also specific State American Graduation Initiative--1264 Class size, reduction efforts--1260-1261, 1264, 1364, 1404 Community colleges--1055 Early childhood education programs--1404, 1539 Foreign exchange programs--1793, 1809 Global competitiveness--945, 950, 955, 962, 968, 971, 981, 990, 1005, 1011, 1017, 1023, 1036, 1044, 1049, 1055, 1081, 1088, 1096, 1102, 1109, 1145, 1158, 1163, 1168, 1189, 1196, 1202, 1209, 1214, 1217, 1223, 1232, 1236, 1242, 1249, 1254, 1257, 1263, 1267, 1284, 1298, 1307, 1312, 1318, 1324, 1329, 1336, 1342, 1347-1348, 1353, 1363-1364, 1369, 1380, 1386, 1404, 1432, 1469, 1477, 1489, 1506, 1510, 1519, 1523, 1527, 1534, 1539, 1551, 1556, 1561, 1607, 1617-1618, 1628, 1636, 1640, 1643, 1647, 1654, 1662, 1667, 1684-1685, 1725, 1730, 1735, 1740, 1746, 1751, 1756, 1771, 1774, 1778, 1825, 1882 Government and private sector, coordination efforts--972 Minority students--1404 No Child Left Behind Act--1216-1217, 1232, 1264 Parental involvement--1104, 1262 Postsecondary education Affordability--945, 962, 968, 971-972, 981, 990, 997, 1005, 1012, 1017, 1023, 1036, 1055, 1088, 1092, 1096, 1102, 1108-1109, 1121, 1131, 1145, 1148, 1158, 1163, 1168, 1176, 1178, 1189, 1196, 1202, 1209, 1223, 1232, 1236, 1242, 1250-1252, 1254-1256, 1264, 1266, 1272-1274, 1277-1279, 1282-1284, 1294, 1302, 1307, 1312, 1318, 1325-1326, 1330, 1342, 1344, 1348, 1350, 1353, 1364-1365, 1369, 1380, 1382, 1389, 1394, 1397-1398, 1404, 1407, 1409, 1428, 1432, 1434, 1447, 1453-1454, 1456, 1465-1466, 1468-1469, 1472, 1477, 1479, 1482, 1489, 1501, 1506-1507, 1510, 1512, 1519, 1524, 1535, 1539-1540, 1556, 1569, 1607, 1635-1636, 1640, Education--Continued Postsecondary education--Continued Affordability--Continued ,,,,1643, 1647, 1651, 1654, 1657-1658, 1662, 1666-1667, 1685-1686, 1697, 1708, 1716, 1725, 1735, 1741, 1746, 1751, 1756, 1760, 1764, 1863, 1882, 1885 Career training and continuing education--962, 971, 1029, 1044, 1196, 1214, 1230, 1353, 1386, 1422, 1501, 1539, 1617, 1651, 1760 Community colleges--945, 1036, 1125, 1242, 1252, 1257, 1409, 1482, 1500, 1534, 1539, 1561, 1581, 1599, 1651, 1685, 1760 Historically Black Colleges and Universities--1312 Pell grants--1082, 1102, 1380, 1404, 1569 Scholarship and financial aid forms, simplification--1252 Student loans, elimination of subsidies to private providers--1180, 1252, 1257, 1318, 1324, 1329, 1342, 1347, 1363, 1369, 1380, 1386, 1407, 1432, 1459, 1477, 1501, 1506, 1510, 1539, 1569 Student loans, interest rates and refinancing--970-972, 997, 1044, 1257, 1539, 1587, 1594, 1820 Student loans, repayment options--1331 Tax credits, expansion--962, 997, 1252, 1257, 1298, 1312, 1369 Reform legislation--972, 1217 School improvement and renovation--1097, 1102, 1158, 1168, 1176, 1209, 1224, 1236, 1267, 1319, 1465, 1636, 1778, 1825, 1866 Science and math programs--998, 1036, 1055, 1077, 1184, 1232, 1260, 1318, 1364, 1405, 1422, 1448, 1454, 1459, 1472, 1551, 1651, 1657, 1679, 1685, 1692, 1697, 1703, 1708, 1716, 1720 Standards and school accountability--997, 1044, 1113, 1148, 1223, 1232, 1264, 1318, 1324, 1329, 1342, 1347, 1353, 1394, 1404-1405, 1468, 1472, 1481-1482, 1499, 1503 Teachers--945, 998, 1029, 1036, 1055, 1125, 1176, 1231-1232, 1242, 1252, 1260, 1262-1264, 1294, 1318, 1405, 1427, 1482, 1499, 1534, 1539, 1556, 1582, 1588, 1594, 1599, 1618, 1654, 1658, 1760, 1764, 1853 Vocational and technical education programs--1029 Education, Department of Race to the Top Fund--1092, 1232, 1264, 1469, 1482, 1499-1500, 1581 Secretary--1029, 1216 Education Sciences, National Board for--1916 Egypt Democracy efforts--1436, 1438, 1615, 1628, 1918 Economic growth and development--1615 Multinational Force and Observers--1855 Egypt--Continued Political unrest and violence--1918 President--1400, 1801, 1899, 1912-1915, 1918 Relations with Israel--1615 Relations with U.S.--1899 Security cooperation with U.S.--1615, 1899 Train accident in Assiut--1915 Elections See also specific State or country 2012 Presidential and congressional elections--958, 975-976, 1033, 1048, 1063, 1118, 1130, 1138, 1173, 1204, 1245-1247, 1267, 1295, 1314, 1337, 1390-1391, 1398, 1410, 1416, 1425, 1464, 1480, 1553, 1560, 1602-1603, 1608-1609, 1671, 1768-1769, 1771-1772, 1774, 1780-1781, 1783-1785, 1792, 1811, 1815, 1820, 1826, 1832, 1837, 1847, 1863-1865, 1886-1890, 1893-1894, 1896, 1898, 1901-1908, 1911-1912, 1917 Campaign finance laws--1031 Voter participation--1295, 1300, 1303, 1314, 1355, 1383, 1389, 1768, 1781 Emergency Management Agency, Federal. See Homeland Security, Department of Employment and unemployment See also Economy, national; specific State Equal employment opportunity--1131 Job creation and growth--945, 960, 967, 971, 995, 1034, 1036, 1048, 1053, 1085, 1100-1102, 1119, 1121, 1123, 1136, 1147, 1173, 1180, 1195-1196, 1202-1203, 1213-1214, 1241-1242, 1263, 1266, 1282, 1312, 1317, 1323, 1328, 1341, 1394, 1396, 1406, 1424, 1427-1428, 1431, 1476, 1499, 1505, 1513, 1520, 1522, 1533-1534, 1539-1540, 1550, 1554-1555, 1559, 1561, 1572-1573, 1583, 1585, 1587, 1593, 1650-1651, 1653, 1657, 1664, 1685, 1714, 1759, 1771, 1791, 1848, 1874, 1879 Job losses--1136, 1195, 1232, 1653 Job training and assistance programs--1534, 1654, 1760 Outsourcing to foreign countries--997, 1195, 1211, 1250, 1386 Undocumented workers, reduction and prevention efforts--1781 Unemployment insurance--1030, 1780, 1874, 1880, 1882 Unemployment rate--1034, 1238, 1335, 1517, 1520, 1522, 1533, 1537, 1599, 1603, 1664, 1880 Energy See also Environment; specific State or country Alternative and renewable sources and technologies Promotion efforts--991, 1162, 1168, 1178, 1182, 1189, 1195, 1204, 1208, 1223, 1226, 1241, 1268, 1274, 1279, 1282, 1298, 1312, 1317, 1324,, 1329,, 1335,, 1341,, 1347, ,1353, ,1363, Energy--Continued Alternative and renewable sources and technologies--Continued Promotion efforts--Continued ,,,1369, 1380, 1387, 1391, 1394, 1397, 1427, 1432, 1447, 1453, 1465, 1469, 1477, 1481-1482, 1506, 1510, 1523, 1527, 1534, 1539, 1551, 1555, 1561, 1565, 1594, 1617, 1636, 1640, 1650, 1657, 1667, 1685, 1698, 1708, 1716, 1725, 1741, 1746, 1751, 1764, 1774, 1825, 1882 U.S. production--1162, 1195, 1201, 1204, 1208, 1214, 1230, 1236, 1272, 1277, 1283, 1317, 1341, 1347, 1363, 1369, 1380, 1387, 1421, 1431, 1453, 1477, 1505, 1510, 1534, 1539, 1563, 1587, 1594, 1643, 1647, 1654, 1685, 1725, 1730, 1756, 1761, 1787 Carbon dioxide emissions, reduction--1787 Coal and clean coal technologies--1564 Domestic sources--956, 968, 1023, 1025, 1241, 1285, 1302, 1312, 1317, 1324, 1329, 1341, 1347, 1363, 1369, 1380, 1387, 1421, 1432, 1447, 1459, 1471-1472, 1482, 1506, 1510, 1519, 1523, 1527, 1534, 1551, 1561-1565, 1607, 1617, 1632, 1646, 1654, 1657, 1661, 1667 Energy efficiency and weatherization, homes and buildings--1324, 1329, 1341, 1347, 1363, 1369, 1380, 1432, 1453, 1477, 1506, 1510 Foreign sources--1178, 1268, 1272, 1277, 1283, 1317, 1341, 1347, 1363, 1369, 1380, 1387, 1394, 1427, 1453, 1465, 1469, 1477, 1505, 1523, 1534, 1555, 1563-1564, 1636, 1640, 1643, 1657, 1744, 1770 Fuel efficiency standards, strengthening efforts--1272, 1277, 1285, 1317, 1324, 1329, 1341, 1347, 1353, 1363, 1369, 1380, 1387, 1431, 1447, 1453, 1472, 1477, 1505, 1510, 1520, 1523, 1527, 1534, 1539, 1551, 1559, 1562, 1599, 1636, 1640, 1643, 1647, 1650, 1654, 1662, 1667, 1679, 1703, 1720, 1761, 1787, 1848 Gasoline, oil, and natural gas costs--1565 National energy policy--956, 991, 1113, 1284, 1302, 1308, 1394, 1421, 1447, 1503, 1505, 1551, 1650, 1865 Oil and gas industry Safety and environmental issues--1025 Subsidies, elimination--991, 1162, 1189, 1195, 1201, 1204, 1208, 1214, 1230, 1236, 1274, 1279, 1285, 1298, 1302, 1308, 1312, 1317, 1324, 1329, 1341, 1347, 1353, 1380, 1387, 1432, 1453, 1469, 1477, 1488-1489, 1510, 1523, 1534, 1539, 1588, 1594, 1685, 1716, 1736, 1761 Solar and wind energy--1195, 1201, 1203-1204, 1208, 1214, 1220, 1274, 1565 Energy, Department of Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve, transfer of ultra-low sulfur diesel oil to Department of Defense for Hurricane Sandy relief--1710 Secretary--1710, 1909 England. See United Kingdom "Entertainment Tonight" program--1894 Environment See also Energy Carbon emissions--1272, 1283, 1539, 1559, 1878 Climate change--1178, 1277, 1317, 1534, 1539, 1556, 1769, 1787, 1878 Drought--1149, 1191-1192 Quality and improvement efforts--1684, 1878 Water quality, improvement efforts--1162 Environmental Protection Agency--1878 Equal Employment Opportunity Commission--1891 Eritrea, human rights issues--1442 ESPN2--1032 Ethiopia Poverty, reduction efforts--1258 Prime Minister--1258, 1895-1896 Relations with U.S.--1259, 1895 Europe See also specific country Financial markets Stabilization efforts--1114, 1890-1892, 1895 Unrest--1105, 1113, 1318 Supreme Allied Commander, NATO--1548-1549 Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, President's Advisory Council on--1890 FBI. See Justice, Department of Federal. See other part of subject FEMA. See Homeland Security, Department of Fine Arts, Commission of--1894, 1897 Florida Big Apple Pasta & Pizza Restaurant in Fort Pierce--1898 Daughter of Zion Junior Academy in Delray Beach--1906 Democratic Party events--1052, 1057, 1126, 1339, 1345, 1351, 1411, 1549, 1553, 1633, 1652, 1738, 1888 Disaster assistance--1885, 1906 Governor--1895 Lynn University in Boca Raton--1906 OMG! Burgers in South Miami--1902 Orlando Gators Dockside sports bar--1898 Lechonera El Barrio restaurant--1891 Ossorio Bakery & Cafe in Cocoa Village--1898 President's visits--1052, 1057, 1063, 1126, 1333, 1339, 1345, 1351, 1399, 1411, 1549, 1553, 1609, 1633, 1652, 1738, 1887-1888, 1890-1891, 1898, 1900, 1902, 1905-1909, 1911 Florida--Continued Tampa Fire Station No. 14--1907 HOT WPOI--1888 West Tampa Sandwich Shop & Restaurant--1898 Ybor Centennial Park--1907 University of Miami in Coral Gables--1410 WCTV in Tallahassee--1888 WJAN in Miami--1886 WLTV in Miami--1919 WPLG-TV in Miami--1907 WRTO in Miami--1888 WTLV/WJXX-TV in Jacksonville--1894 Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the United States--1901 Foreign policy, U.S. See also specific country or region Civil and human rights, promotion efforts--1318, 1360, 1367, 1375, 1441, 1624, 1628, 1806, 1872 Democratization--1437-1438, 1628, 1869 Diplomatic efforts, expansion--1148, 1259, 1288, 1318, 1468, 1610, 1617, 1623, 1796, 1869, 1872 Diplomatic security, strengthening efforts--1359-1360, 1366, 1375, 1377, 1388, 1400, 1435, 1577, 1610, 1899-1900 Foreign Ambassadors, credentialing ceremony--1890 Humanitarian assistance programs--1809, 1869 Open government and transparency, promotion efforts--1808, 1869 Peace efforts, expansion--1071, 1438, 1769, 1835 Trafficking in persons, efforts to combat--1440-1444, 1869 France President--1891, 1912 Science and technology, cooperation with U.S.--1184 Germany Chancellor--1912 President Obama's visit--1914 Science and technology, cooperation with U.S.--1184 Ghana Economic development and growth--1090 President--1090, 1893 Relations with U.S.--1090 Global Development Council, President's--1920 Government Accountability and Transparency Board--1885, 1890 Government organization and employees See also Budget, Federal; specific agency or organization Faith-based and community organizations, partnerships--1443 Federal employee pay freeze--1259 Federal Government contracting policies, reform--1391, 1443 Government organization and employees--Continued Federal programs, improvement efforts--1045 Federal regulations, review--1138 Hurricane Sandy, emergency leave transfer program for affected employees--1773 Restructuring and reform--1342, 1783 Veterans, Federal employment opportunities--1074 Governors, meeting with President--1918 Great Britain. See United Kingdom Great Lakes Fishery Commission, U.S. Section of the--1903 Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation--1918 Hawaii Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe Bay--1921 National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu--1921 President's visit--1877, 1920-1921 U.S. Senator, death--1860, 1870 Health and Human Services, Department of Head Start programs--1102, 1364, 1460, 1552, 1557 Institutes of Health, National--1918 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program--1246 Health and medical care See also HIV/AIDS; Science and technology Abortion--1037 Affordability and costs--1228, 1495 Contraception and family planning--1017, 1044, 1082, 1089, 1092, 1110, 1131, 1146, 1150-1151, 1158, 1163, 1237, 1242, 1274, 1280, 1285, 1302, 1395, 1473, 1515, 1570, 1605 Cost control reforms--1054, 1418, 1490, 1492, 1845, 1882 Health insurance reforms--946, 951, 955, 962-963, 968, 981, 992, 998, 1004-1005, 1012, 1017, 1026, 1028, 1037, 1044, 1055, 1081, 1088, 1092, 1097, 1102-1103, 1108, 1110, 1119, 1123, 1131, 1146, 1148, 1151-1153, 1158, 1163, 1168, 1176, 1180, 1182, 1190, 1196, 1202, 1209, 1224, 1230, 1237, 1242, 1244, 1266, 1269, 1273-1274, 1277, 1279, 1283, 1285, 1298, 1302, 1308, 1312, 1326, 1331, 1344, 1349-1350, 1354-1355, 1365, 1371, 1382, 1389, 1397, 1409, 1415, 1433, 1455, 1471, 1479, 1492, 1495-1498, 1502-1503, 1507, 1512, 1515-1516, 1519, 1522, 1524, 1526, 1532-1533, 1535, 1537, 1540, 1549, 1554, 1557, 1570, 1573, 1587, 1593, 1598, 1605-1606, 1635, 1657-1658, 1661, 1668, 1686, 1725-1726, 1730-1731, 1735-1736, 1740-1741, 1746, 1752, 1755, 1770, 1919 Insurance coverage and access to providers--1037, 1046, 1495 Health and medical care--Continued Medicare and Medicaid--998, 1054, 1125, 1222, 1228-1229, 1235, 1240, 1244, 1269, 1319, 1325, 1330, 1337, 1343, 1349, 1354, 1364, 1371, 1381, 1388, 1415, 1418, 1422, 1428, 1449, 1455, 1460, 1466, 1478, 1487, 1489-1492, 1497, 1507, 1511, 1515, 1636, 1640, 1647, 1651, 1658, 1662, 1668, 1686, 1731, 1771, 1882 Mental health programs and services--1860, 1866 Nutrition--1243-1244 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act--962, 1037, 1196, 1215, 1230, 1240, 1242, 1338, 1654, 1823 Seniors, prescription drug benefits--1196, 1415, 1417-1418, 1552 Small businesses, tax credits to purchase insurance coverage--1026 Women's health issues--1508, 1512, 1515, 1528, 1536, 1570, 1589, 1605-1606, 1654, 1662, 1668, 1686, 1692, 1714, 1724, 1729, 1734, 1745, 1750, 1754 Young adults, insurance coverage as dependents, age limit extension--1196, 1215 HIV/AIDS See also specific country or region Domestic prevention and treatment strategy--1823 International prevention and treatment efforts--1441, 1794, 1823 Holidays and special observances Albania, 100th anniversary of independence--1818 Christmas--1814, 1827, 1843, 1846, 1876-1877, 1916 Diwali--1777-1778 Eid al-Adha--1663 Eid al-Fitr--1243 Hajj--1663 Hanukkah--1844, 1851-1852 Independence Day--939-942, 958 Kwanzaa--1878 Labor Day--1304 Nelson Mandela International Day--1046-1047 Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance--1333, 1357 Ramadan--1065, 1170 Rosh Hashanah--1372 Sikhism, anniversary of founder's birth--1822 Thanksgiving Day--1813-1816, 1914 Veterans Day--1775, 1912 World AIDS Day--1823 Yom Kippur--1372 Holocaust Memorial Council, U.S.--1889, 1921 Holy See (Vatican City), canonization of Marianne Cope and Kateri Tekakwitha--1906 Homeland Security, Department of See also Defense and national security; Terrorism Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S.--939 Coast Guard, U.S.--1309 Homeland Security, Department of--Continued Customs and Border Protection, U.S.--1904 Emergency Management Agency, Federal--1270, 1281, 1309, 1669-1670, 1672, 1675, 1711-1712, 1733, 1789-1790, 1816, 1822, 1895-1897, 1907-1913 Secretary--939, 1270, 1281, 1790, 1822, 1896-1897, 1908, 1910-1913 U.S. Secret Service--1875 Housing First-time home purchase, tax credit--1507 Foreclosure avoidance efforts--1344, 1350, 1474 Housing market Decline--970, 1030, 1247, 1474 Improvement--1088, 1474, 1533, 1608, 1650, 1880 Strengthening efforts--998, 1037, 1474 Mortgage refinancing programs--945, 962, 981, 1005, 1012, 1017, 1037, 1044, 1055, 1081, 1088, 1102, 1145, 1158, 1163, 1168, 1182, 1189, 1196, 1215, 1247, 1355, 1364-1365, 1425, 1472, 1474, 1478-1479, 1521, 1557, 1608 Housing and Urban Development, Department of, Secretary--1790, 1822, 1913, 1916 Humanities, National Council on the--1886, 1899 Hurricanes. See Disaster assistance; Natural disasters; specific Federal agency or State Illinois Chicago Attack Athletics--1912 Fairmont Chicago, Millenium Park hotel--1912 Martin Luther King Community Center in Chicago--1907 McCormick Place--1912 Public schools, teacher strike--1405 Democratic Party events--1172, 1177, 1179, 1768, 1893 President's visits--1172, 1177, 1179, 1768, 1893, 1907, 1911 WHBF-TV in Rock Island--1897 Immigration and naturalization See also Defense and national security; specific country or region American "melting pot"--940, 1012, 1171, 1770 Citizenship--939-940, 1781 Deportation rates--1403 Illegal immigration--1575 Reform--941, 992, 1017, 1037, 1044, 1114, 1163, 1168, 1178, 1182, 1209, 1260, 1274, 1280, 1285, 1320, 1326, 1331, 1344, 1350, 1355, 1365, 1371, 1383, 1389, 1401-1403, 1409, 1434, 1456, 1470, 1473, 1479, 1507, 1512, 1524, 1536, 1540, 1575, 1577, 1770, 1781, 1817, 1865 Visa policy, U.S.--1442 India, Prime Minister--1892, 1912 "Innocence of Muslims" film, protests--1367, 1374, 1400, 1436-1437, 1899-1901, 1903 Intelligence. See Defense and national security; specific Federal agency Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004, National--1875 Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission--1894, 1917 Interior, Department of the American Indians, Special Trustee for--1902 Indian Affairs, Assistant Secretary for--1891 Park Service, National--1843 Secretary--1154, 1159, 1164, 1276, 1366, 1529, 1843 International. See other part of subject Iowa Bob Roe's Point After restaurant in Sioux City--1897 Cascade High School in Cascade--1216 Cedar Rapids Deb's Ice Cream and Deli--1886 KCRG-TV--1897 Kirkwood Community College--1886 Riley's Cafe and Catering--1893 Charles City Press in Charles City--1886 Coffee Connection restaurant in Knoxville--1893 Davenport Antonella's Ristorante & Pizzeria--1907 KWQC--1886 Democratic Party events--975-976, 1185, 1192, 1197, 1205, 1210, 1216, 1218, 1225, 1271, 1293, 1296, 1327, 1586, 1641, 1723, 1762, 1893 Des Moines Des Moines Register--1907 Iowa State Fair--1893 KCCI-TV--1907 Energy, alternative and renewable sources and technologies--1189, 1201, 1203-1204, 1208, 1220, 1274, 1294, 1298, 1643, 1725 Hawk Eye newspaper in Burlington--1886 Heil family farm in Haverhill--1893 KTVO-TV in Ottumwa--1897 Maquoketa Sentinel-Press in Maquoketa--1886 Muscatine Journal in Muscatine--1886 President's visits--975-976, 1185, 1191-1192, 1195, 1197, 1203, 1205, 1210-1211, 1216, 1218-1219, 1225, 1271, 1296, 1327, 1586, 1641, 1723, 1762, 1886, 1893, 1896-1898, 1905-1907, 1910-1911 Pump Haus pub in Cedar Falls--1893 Severe drought--1191-1192 Times-Republican in Marshalltown--1886 Tropical Sno shop in Denison--1893 Iran Human rights issues--1623 International and U.S. sanctions--1114-1117, 1541, 1545-1548, 1621-1624, 1786, 1851 International diplomatic efforts--1118, 1439, 1622, 1625, 1786 Nuclear weapons development--1114, 1318, 1413, 1428, 1439, 1545, 1617, 1621-1622, 1786, 1899, 1903, 1920 Oil supply and refining--1115, 1117 Relations with Arab States--1439 Relations with Israel--1439, 1621 Terrorism, support--1439 U.S. national emergency, continuation--1114, 1773 Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012--1541, 1545 Iraq Insurgency and terrorist attacks--1776 Iraqi military and security forces--1292 U.S. Ambassador-designate--1898, 1902 U.S. and coalition forces, withdrawal--942, 946, 950, 956, 963, 968, 981, 991, 997, 1004, 1011, 1013, 1016, 1019, 1023, 1031, 1043, 1055, 1070, 1072, 1081, 1088, 1092, 1097-1098, 1110-1111, 1123, 1145, 1158, 1162, 1168, 1175, 1178, 1181, 1189, 1196, 1202, 1208, 1214, 1223, 1236, 1257, 1266, 1273-1274, 1277, 1280, 1283, 1285, 1287, 1291-1292, 1295, 1298, 1303, 1308, 1312, 1318, 1325-1326, 1331, 1333, 1337, 1343, 1349-1350, 1354, 1357, 1365, 1371, 1382, 1388, 1395, 1400, 1413, 1423, 1428, 1433, 1439, 1449, 1455, 1460, 1466, 1469, 1472, 1478, 1502, 1507, 1511, 1519, 1522, 1533, 1535, 1537, 1539-1540, 1549, 1554, 1556, 1572, 1578, 1587, 1593, 1598, 1607, 1610-1612, 1617, 1626, 1630, 1634, 1638, 1643, 1646, 1656, 1660, 1666, 1680, 1683, 1720, 1725, 1728, 1730, 1734-1735, 1739-1740, 1744, 1746, 1749, 1754-1755, 1759, 1776, 1799, 1869, 1872, 1876 Ireland, Prime Minister--1913 Israel See also Middle East Ambassador to U.S.--1851 Gaza, conflict--1801, 1913-1916 President--1913 Prime Minister--1801, 1888, 1899, 1903, 1912-1916 Relations with Egypt--1615 Relations with Iran--1439, 1621 Relations with U.S.--1051, 1106, 1248, 1318, 1372, 1612, 1621, 1624, 1851, 1903 Security cooperation with U.S.--1106, 1621, 1624, 1851 Terrorist attack on Israeli tourists in Burgas, Bulgaria--1831, 1888 U.S. assistance--1106 Italy Prime Minister--1890, 1913 Science and technology, cooperation with U.S.--1184 James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation--1899 Japan Defense relationship with U.S.--1857 Liberal Democratic Party leader--1920 Parliamentary elections--1857, 1920 President Obama's visit--1915 Prime Minister--1811, 1857, 1913 Relations with U.S.--1811-1812, 1857, 1920 Science and technology, cooperation with U.S.--1184 Jordan, King--1913 Judiciary Federal court nominations and confirmations--1887, 1891, 1913 Supreme Court, Associate Justices--1153, 1516, 1851 Justice, Department of Associate Attorney General--1901 Attorney General--1408, 1419, 1875 Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives--1861 Bureau of Investigation, Federal--1141, 1442, 1779, 1782, 1853, 1888, 1892, 1906, 1919 Deputy Attorney General--1889 Foreign Claims Settlement Commission, U.S.--1914 Inspector General--1408 U.S. attorneys--1887 J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board--1920 Kansas, severe drought--1172 Kennedy Center. See Smithsonian Institution Kentucky, WLKY in Louisville--1886 Kenya, U.S. Ambassador--1901 Kids' state dinner--1243 Kosovo Democracy efforts--1356 Independence--1356 KFOR international security force, international assistance--1855 NATO, role--1856 Relations with Serbia--1356 U.S. military forces, deployment--1856 Labor, Department of Secretary--1304, 1529 Veterans' Employment and Training, Assistant Secretary for--1901 Labor issues Labor union and progressive leaders, meeting with President--1913 Unions American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO)--1304, 1390 Labor movement and organized labor--1305, 1307, 1848 National Education Association--1304 United Auto Workers (UAW)--1304 United Farm Workers--1905 Workplace safety, improvement efforts--1443 Labor Relations Authority, Federal--1920 Labor Relations Board, National--1391 Law enforcement and crime Federal Assault Weapons Ban--1861 Gun control--1103-1104, 1580-1581, 1860-1861, 1866, 1875, 1920 Illegal arms trade, reduction efforts--1407-1408, 1861 Neighborhood watch and anticrime programs--1103 Sexual assault--1244-1245 Trafficking in persons, efforts to combat--1441-1444 Transnational criminal organizations--1051, 1834 Lebanon, U.S. national emergency, continuation--1090 Legislation, enacted Child Protection Act of 2012--1918 Honoring America's Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012--1140-1141 Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act--970-972 Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012--1919 United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012--1106-1107 Veteran Skills to Jobs Act--1074 Legislation, proposed "Middle Class Tax Cut Act"--1096, 1109, 1111, 1137, 1185, 1772, 1778, 1792, 1820, 1826-1828, 1842 "Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012"--1842 "Veterans Skills to Jobs Act"--986 Liberia Former President--1047 U.S. national emergency, continuation--1047 Libya Attack on U.S. mission in Benghazi--1359-1361, 1365-1366, 1371, 1374-1376, 1388, 1399-1400, 1433, 1435, 1440, 1577, 1579, 1610, 1784-1785, 1899-1901 Democracy efforts--972, 1071, 1288, 1359-1361, 1374, 1376, 1400, 1435-1436, 1440, 1628 Libya--Continued Elections--972 NATO, role--1436, 1851 No-fly zone International military forces--1610, 1614 U.S. military forces--972 President--1899 Reconciliation efforts--972 Relations with U.S.--972, 1359, 1435, 1899 Transitional National Council Chairman--1400 U.S. Ambassador--1359-1361, 1374-1376, 1399, 1435, 1438, 1440, 1899, 1901 U.S. military forces, diplomatic security operations--1856 U.S. security force, deployment--1375 Lithuania, U.S. Ambassador--1900 Louisiana Democratic Party events--1093, 1889 Disaster assistance--1270, 1309-1310, 1895-1896 Governor--1309, 1895-1896 Hurricane Isaac, damage and recovery efforts--1287, 1309-1310 Hurricane Katrina, damage and recovery efforts--1104 New Orleans AARP's 2012 Life@50+ National Event--1414 National Urban League Conference--1099 WWL--1886 President's visits--1093, 1099, 1309, 1889, 1897 Maine, President's visit--1919 Malawi, democracy efforts--1436 Management and Budget, Office of, Information and Regulatory Affairs Administrator--1138 Marine Corps, U.S. See Navy, Department of the Maryland Disaster assistance--1891, 1908, 1916 Governor--970 Joint Base Andrews--1900 President's visits--1885-1886, 1892, 1895, 1900, 1906, 1917, 1920 Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda--1899, 1920 WKYS in Silver Spring--1902 Massachusetts, disaster assistance--1908 Medals. See Decorations, medals, and awards Mediation Board, National--1919 Medicare and Medicaid. See Health and medical care Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority--1900 Mexico Counternarcotics and drug interdiction efforts--1407 Counternarcotics efforts, cooperation with U.S.--1407 President--1407, 1817, 1913, 1916 President-elect--1407, 1817, 1885, 1913, 1915 Mexico--Continued Relations with U.S.--1817, 1885 Security cooperation with U.S.--1817 Trade with U.S.--1817 Michigan Detroit Diesel Corporation plant in Redford--1846-1847 President's visit--1846, 1918-1919 Middle East See also Palestinian Authority and Palestinians; specific country Arab-Israeli conflict, peace process--1437-1438, 1801, 1920 Democracy efforts--1170, 1318, 1400, 1438, 1801 Human rights issues--1613 Oil supply and refining--1025 Military Academy, U.S. See Army, Department of the Millennium Challenge Corporation--1900, 1918 Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, Federal--1914 Minnesota Disaster assistance--1886 Governor--1246 WCCO in Minneapolis--1919 Mississippi Disaster assistance--1896 Governor--1895-1896 Hurricane Isaac, damage and recovery efforts--1309-1310 Mississippi River Commission--1914 Missouri, severe drought--1172 Moldova, trade with U.S.--1842 Montana, disaster assistance--1891 Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Scholarship Foundation--1899 MSNBC, "Morning Joe" program--1908 MTV, "Ask Obama Live: An MTV Interview With the President"--1907 Museum and Library Services Board, National--1890, 1915 National. See other part of subject National security. See Defense and national security NATO. See North Atlantic Treaty Organization Natural disasters See also Disaster assistance; specific State or country Hurricane Irene--1916 Hurricane Isaac--1270-1271, 1281, 1287, 1309, 1895-1897, 1902, 1906 Hurricane Sandy--1669-1672, 1674, 1682-1683, 1689, 1695, 1700, 1705, 1710-1713, 1723, 1728, 1733, 1738, 1743-1744, 1749, 1753, 1758, 1770, 1773, 1777, 1789, 1814, 1816, 1822, 1843, 1852, 1863, 1876, 1908-1914, 1916-1918, 1920 Preparedness efforts--1669-1672 Natural disasters--Continued Severe drought--1888 South Dakota, wildfires--939 Navy, Department of the Marine Corps, U.S.--941 Naval Academy, U.S.--1897, 1917 NBC, "The Tonight Show"--1907 Nebraska President's visit--1893 Severe drought--1172 Nevada--1894 Democratic Party events--1254, 1261, 1360, 1475, 1648, 1682 Dolittle Park in Las Vegas--1907 Governor--1246 Henderson Settebello restaurant--1904 Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort and Spa--1903-1904 Hoover Dam in Boulder City--1904 Las Vegas Bellagio Las Vegas hotel and casino--1907 KSNV--1886 President's visits--1069, 1254, 1260-1261, 1360, 1475, 1648, 1682, 1889, 1894-1895, 1898-1899, 1903, 1907, 1910 Reno KRNV-TV--1907 Truckee Meadows Community College--1254, 1257 Veterans of Foreign Wars, national convention--1069 New Hampshire Common Man restaurant in Merrimack--1908 Democratic Party events--1232, 1238, 1322, 1597, 1665, 1733, 1908 Disaster assistance--1909, 1917 Former U.S. Senator, death--1813 Governor--1322, 1733, 1737 Mack's Apples in Londonderry--1894 Manchester Teamsters Union Local 633--1908 WGIR--1908 WMUR-TV--1886, 1894 President's visits--1232, 1238, 1322, 1597, 1665, 1733, 1894, 1898, 1905-1908, 1911 New Jersey Brigantine Beach Community Center--1910 Disaster assistance--1888, 1908-1909 Governor--1672, 1674-1676, 1682, 1711-1713, 1789, 1910, 1918 Hurricane Sandy, damage and recovery efforts--1672, 1674-1676, 1682-1683, 1711-1713, 1723, 1733, 1785, 1789, 1814, 1822, 1910 President's visit--1674, 1909-1910 New Mexico Disaster assistance--1895 KOB-FM's in Albuquerque--1894 New York Democratic Party events--1112, 1266, 1393, 1396 Disaster assistance--1908-1909 Governor--1602, 1672, 1682, 1689, 1712-1713, 1789-1790, 1910, 1913 Hurricane Sandy, damage and recovery efforts--1672-1673, 1683, 1712-1713, 1733, 1785, 1789-1790, 1792, 1814, 1822, 1843, 1852, 1910, 1913 New York City 40/40 Club--1901 Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation dinner--1602 BlogHer '12 Conference--1130 New York University Langone Medical Center--1910 September 11 Memorial, National--1357 President's visits--1112, 1266, 1393, 1396, 1435, 1440, 1560, 1602, 1789, 1890, 1894-1895, 1900-1903, 1905-1906, 1913 North Africa, democracy efforts--1170, 1318, 1400, 1438, 1801 North Atlantic Treaty Organization--1548-1549, 1831, 1912 North Carolina Democratic National Convention in Charlotte--1314-1315 Democratic Party events--1314-1315 President's visit--1314-1315, 1898 WNCN in Raleigh--1887 WRAL in Raleigh--1886 North Korea Human rights issues--1442 International and U.S. sanctions--1851 Nuclear weapons development--1810 Relations with Burma--984-985 Nuclear energy. See Energy; specific country Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board--1902 Nuclear weapons. See Arms and munitions; specific country Office. See other part of subject Ohio Akron Ann's Place restaurant--1886 WHLO--1900 Bergman Orchards Farm Market in Port Clinton--1885 Cincinnati Eden Park--1900 Skyline Chili restaurant--1887 WCPO--1885 WIZF--1908 Ohio--Continued Cincinnati--Continued WLWT--1885 WXIX-TV--1897 Cleveland West Side Market--1904 WEWS--1887 WTAM--1900 Columbus Ohio AFL-CIO convention--1390 Schiller Park--1900 WBNS-TV--1885, 1907 WCMH--1885 WSYX--1887 Democratic Party events--942, 948, 952, 958, 1019, 1118, 1121, 1249, 1304, 1377, 1383, 1444, 1451, 1517, 1536, 1591, 1637, 1659, 1695, 1700, 1705, 1713, 1743, 1758, 1887 Disaster assistance--1894 Energy, alternative and renewable sources and technologies--1308, 1387, 1453 Governor--1306 Kozy Corners restaurant in Oak Harbor--1885 Kretchman's Bakery in Beaver--1886 Plain Dealer of Cleveland--1903 President's visits--942, 948, 952, 958, 971, 1019, 1118, 1121, 1249, 1304, 1377, 1383, 1390, 1444, 1451, 1517, 1536, 1591, 1637, 1659, 1695, 1700, 1705, 1713, 1743, 1758, 1885, 1887, 1890-1891, 1894-1897, 1900, 1903-1907, 1909-1911 Squirrel's Den in Mansfield--1891 Summer Garden Food Manufacturing in Boardman--1886 Toledo Rick's City Diner--1897 WTOL--1887 WDTN in Dayton--1885 WHBC in Canton--1897 WHIO in Dayton--1885 Ziggy's Pub and Restaurant in Amherst--1885 Oklahoma Disaster assistance--1895 Severe drought--1172 Olympic games. See Sports; specific country Open Government Partnership--1808 Oregon Democratic Party events--1083, 1889 Gateway Breakfast House in Portland--1889 Governor--1083 President's visit--1083, 1889 Shootings in Happy Valley--1853, 1857 Pakistan Federally Administered Tribal Areas, suspected terrorist safe havens--1071, 1626 U.S. Ambassador--1887 Palestinian Authority and Palestinians See also Middle East Gaza, conflict with Israel--1801, 1913-1916 President--1913 Papua New Guinea, U.S. Ambassador--1886 Park Service, National. See Interior, Department of the Peace Corps, U.S.--1259, 1793 Peace, U.S. Institute of--1901 Pennsylvania Democratic Party event--965 Disaster assistance--1909 Flight 93 Memorial in Shanksville--1357 Former U.S. Senator, death--1559 President's visits--965, 1824, 1827, 1885-1886, 1917 Rodon Group manufacturing facility of K'NEX Brands L.P. in Hatfield--1824, 1827, 1917 WPVI in Philadelphia--1919 People magazine--1894 People With Intellectual Disabilities, President's Committee for--1888 Personnel Management, Office of, Temporary Federal firefighters, extension of health insurance benefits--1046 Poland President--1913 U.S. Ambassador--1886 Presidency, U.S., State of the Union Address--1866 President. See other part of subject Public Interest Declassification Board--1914 Qatar, Amir--1913 Red Cross, American--1671, 1673, 1713, 1744 reddit.com--1896 Rhode Island, disaster assistance--1909, 1911 Rifle Association, National--1866 Roman Catholic Church. See Holy See (Vatican City) Russia Nuclear weapons stockpile, reduction--1439 President--1888, 1913 Relations with U.S.--1834 Science and technology, cooperation with U.S.--1184 Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with U.S., expansion--1611, 1833-1834, 1873 Trade with U.S.--1842 Rwanda President--1920 Relations with the Democratic Republic of the Congo--1920 Saint Kitts and Nevis Economic growth and development--1870 Generalized System of Preferences, suspension of benefits--1869 Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation--1891 Saudi Arabia, King--1912 Science and technology See also Health and medical care Global competitiveness--1125, 1539 Research and development--1011, 1113, 1142, 1178, 1184-1185, 1347, 1559, 1584, 1628, 1651, 1684, 1771, 1778, 1825 Science Board, National--1920 Science Foundation, National--1914, 1920 Securities and Exchange Commission, U.S.--1816 Security Education Board, National--1885 Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee, President's National--1915 Senegal, democracy efforts--1436 Serbia, relations with Kosovo--1356 Small Business Administration--1026 Smithsonian Institution, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts--1828, 1897, 1918 Social Security and retirement Social Security program--1125, 1269, 1325, 1354, 1371, 1382, 1415, 1449, 1455, 1478, 1490, 1507, 1511 Social Security reform--1319, 1330, 1343, 1349, 1364, 1388, 1415, 1417 Solomon Islands, U.S. Ambassador--1886 Somalia Piracy incidents, increase--1065 Political unrest and violence--1065 President--1436 U.S. national emergency, continuation--1065 South Dakota Former U.S. Senator, death--1609 North Carolina Air National Guard C-130, crash--939 Wildfires, damage and recovery efforts--939 South Korea Defense relationship with U.S.--1867 President--1867, 1913 President-elect--1867, 1920 Presidential election--1867, 1920 Relations with U.S.--1867, 1920 Yeosu Expo 2012 in Yeosu--1885 South Sudan Independence--1851 International diplomatic efforts--1140 Oil revenue, agreement with Sudan--1140 President--1140 Relations with Sudan--1140, 1462, 1851, 1873 Relations with U.S.--1462 U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan and South Sudan--1851 Space program Aeronautics and Space Administration, National--1142, 1184 Mars exploration--1142, 1184-1185, 1260, 1346 Moon exploration--1270 Spain Prime Minister--1892, 1913 Science and technology, cooperation with U.S.--1184 Sports Baseball--965 Basketball--1032, 1049, 1392, 1887, 1900, 1907 Football--1430 NCAA championship teams--1049, 1887 Olympic Games--1032, 1118, 1122, 1126, 1132, 1139, 1142, 1154, 1164, 1170, 1173, 1179, 1267, 1310, 1372, 1889-1893, 1896, 1899 Paralympic Games--1139, 1372, 1892, 1895-1896, 1899 State, Department of Ambassadors. See specific country Arms Control and International Security, Under Secretary for--1899 Deputy Secretary--1867 Diplomatic corps, reception--1867 Secretary--1105, 1171, 1359, 1400, 1441-1442, 1579, 1728, 1733, 1805-1806, 1868, 1872-1873, 1888, 1890, 1894, 1899, 1901, 1905, 1912, 1914-1915 Sudan Darfur, conflict and human rights crisis--1462 International diplomatic efforts--1140 Oil revenue, agreement with South Sudan--1140 Political unrest and violence--1892 President--1140 Relations with South Sudan--1140, 1462, 1851, 1873 Relations with U.S.--1462 U.S. national emergency, continuation--1688 U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan and South Sudan--1851 Supreme Court. See Judiciary Syria Chemical and biological weapons--1248 Democracy efforts--1071, 1436, 1439, 1615, 1788, 1834, 1920 International and U.S. sanctions--1613 International diplomatic efforts--1248, 1614, 1788 Political unrest and violence--1105, 1248, 1436, 1439, 1613-1614, 1788, 1888-1892, 1895, 1901 President--1248, 1436, 1439, 1613, 1788, 1834 U.S. assistance--1248, 1613-1614, 1788 Tahoe Regional Planning Agency--1885 Taxation Charitable donations, deductions--1837 Child and dependent care expenses, tax credit--1101, 1570 Taxation--Continued Child tax credit--1194, 1212, 1863 Corporate tax rates--1583 Earned-income tax credit--1101 Overseas tax havens, efforts to combat--1195, 1214, 1538 Payroll tax cut--1228, 1780 Tax Code, reform--946, 951, 956, 968-969, 973-975, 982, 991, 998, 1006, 1008, 1011, 1018, 1022, 1045, 1076, 1080, 1087, 1097, 1113, 1120-1121, 1129, 1135-1138, 1144-1145, 1148, 1157, 1161, 1167, 1181, 1195, 1200, 1207, 1213, 1229, 1235, 1241, 1245, 1247, 1278, 1311, 1319, 1325, 1330, 1336, 1342, 1353, 1364, 1370, 1381, 1387, 1394, 1422, 1428, 1432, 1448, 1454, 1459, 1465, 1468-1469, 1472, 1477, 1481-1482, 1484-1485, 1487-1489, 1503, 1506, 1511, 1523-1524, 1534, 1567, 1617, 1632, 1636, 1640, 1644, 1647, 1654, 1662, 1668, 1680, 1685, 1690, 1692, 1698, 1703, 1716, 1720, 1726, 1736, 1741, 1747, 1751, 1756, 1761, 1764, 1770-1771, 1774, 1778, 1780, 1782, 1786, 1820, 1828, 1837, 1842, 1845, 1849, 1862-1864, 1866, 1874, 1878, 1882, 1914, 1916-1917, 1919-1921 Tax cuts, budgetary effects--944, 950, 956, 963, 967, 974, 990, 996, 1004-1005, 1008, 1010, 1018, 1021, 1045, 1053-1054, 1072, 1087, 1092, 1101, 1109, 1112, 1120-1121, 1125, 1128-1129, 1131, 1135, 1137, 1144, 1148, 1156-1157, 1161, 1164, 1166, 1174-1175, 1181, 1187, 1194-1195, 1199-1200, 1207, 1212-1213, 1221, 1234, 1256, 1258, 1263, 1267, 1273, 1278, 1284, 1294, 1296, 1300, 1311, 1319, 1325, 1328, 1330, 1336-1337, 1343, 1348, 1354, 1364, 1370, 1381, 1384, 1387-1388, 1394, 1415-1416, 1427-1428, 1433, 1454, 1464-1466, 1478, 1483-1485, 1487, 1489, 1500, 1505-1506, 1509, 1511, 1514, 1518-1519, 1523-1524, 1527, 1533, 1535, 1538, 1540, 1554-1555, 1568-1569, 1584, 1589, 1595, 1601, 1619-1620, 1631, 1635, 1653, 1656, 1687, 1698, 1708-1709, 1716-1717, 1726, 1736, 1741, 1747, 1751, 1756, 1761, 1764, 1782, 1863-1864 Tax relief--973-976, 979-980, 990, 996, 1003-1004, 1008, 1012-1013, 1018-1019, 1022, 1031, 1086, 1096, 1098, 1105-1106, 1109, 1111-1112, 1124, 1128-1129, 1131, 1134-1135, 1137-1138, 1144, 1156-1157, 1161, 1166-1167, 1188, 1194-1195, 1200, 1207, 1213, 1222, 1229, 1235, 1239-1241, 1247, 1273, 1278, 1284, 1297, 1301, 1307, 1311, 1316, 1323, 1328, 1340, 1342, 1346, 1348, 1352, 1362, 1368, 1378, 1384-1385, 1409, 1416, 1425, 1427, 1432, 1434, 1454, 1459, 1483-1484, 1512, 1518-1519, 1521-1522, 1524, 1533, 1537, 1549, 1567, 1572, 1586-1587, 1593, 1598, 1607, 1639, 1643, 1646, 1650, 1657, 1661, 1666, 1686, 1725-1726, 1731, 1737, 1742, 1772, 1774, 1778, Taxation--Continued Tax relief--Continued ,,,1780-1781, 1786-1787, 1791, 1819-1822, 1825-1828, 1837-1838, 1841-1842, 1844-1845, 1849, 1862-1863, 1874, 1879-1881, 1883 Tennessee Valley Authority--1902 Terrorism See also Defense and national security; specific country or region Al Qaida terrorist group--942, 956, 963, 991, 997, 1005, 1016, 1023, 1055, 1071, 1081, 1088, 1092, 1097, 1110, 1158, 1162, 1168, 1175, 1181, 1189, 1196, 1202, 1208, 1214, 1223, 1236, 1257, 1280, 1288, 1295, 1298, 1303, 1308, 1318, 1325, 1331, 1333, 1343, 1349, 1354, 1357, 1365, 1371, 1382, 1388, 1395, 1400, 1423, 1428, 1433, 1439, 1449, 1455, 1466, 1472, 1478, 1502, 1507, 1511, 1519, 1533, 1549, 1554, 1572, 1578, 1607, 1610-1611, 1625, 1628, 1634, 1638, 1643, 1646, 1650, 1656, 1661, 1667, 1683, 1725, 1728, 1734, 1739, 1744, 1749, 1754, 1759, 1776, 1854-1855, 1872 al-Shabaab terrorist group--1855 Counterterrorism efforts--1036, 1070-1071, 1318, 1435, 1470, 1612, 1615, 1624, 1650, 1834, 1869, 1901 Global threat--1107, 1628, 1799, 1834 Persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism, U.S. national emergency--1358 September 11, 2001, attacks--1332-1333, 1354, 1356-1359, 1625, 1775, 1898-1899 Terrorist attacks, U.S. national emergency--1358 Transfer of detainees at Guantanamo Bay--1854 Texas Democratic Party events--1033, 1039-1040, 1047 Fort Bliss--1287, 1289-1291 Henry Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio--1033 President's visits--1033, 1039-1040, 1047, 1287, 1887, 1896-1897 Thailand Counternarcotics efforts, cooperation with U.S.--1794 Counterterrorism efforts, cooperation with U.S.--1794 Economic growth and development--1794 Health and medical care, promotion efforts--1794 HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment strategy--1794, 1800 King--1792, 1796, 1803, 1915 Political reform efforts--1792, 1797 President Obama's visit--1792, 1794, 1802, 1912, 1914 Prime Minister--1792, 1794, 1802, 1915 Queen--1792, 1803 Relations with U.S.--1792-1794, 1796, 1800, 1803 Research and technology, cooperation with U.S.--1793 Security cooperation with U.S.--1793, 1799 Student exchanges with U.S.--1793 Sudan, role--1793 Thailand--Continued Trade with U.S.--1794, 1799 Trafficking in persons, efforts to combat--1794 U.S. Embassy personnel, meeting with President Obama--1915 Wat Pho Royal Monastery in Bangkok--1914 Trade. See Business and industry; Commerce, international Trade, U.S. Court of International--1913 Trade agreements or negotiations. See Commerce, international; specific country or region Trade Commission, Federal--1898 Trade Commission, U.S. International--1898 Trade Representative, Office of the U.S.--1039, 1048, 1917 Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)--1794, 1796, 1915 Transportation, Department of, funding--1030 Transportation infrastructure, national, improvement efforts--946, 950, 956, 970-972, 991, 1005, 1016, 1023, 1030, 1036, 1043, 1049, 1055, 1081, 1088, 1097, 1102, 1110, 1125, 1158, 1162, 1168, 1189, 1196, 1202, 1209, 1224, 1236, 1242, 1292, 1319, 1535, 1636, 1651, 1654, 1658, 1761, 1771, 1774, 1778, 1825, 1840, 1882, 1885 Treasury, Department of the General Counsel--1891 Management, Assistant Secretary for--1914 Mint Director--1901 Secretary--1114, 1886, 1894 Tunisia Democracy efforts--1435-1436, 1628 President--1400 Turkey Prime Minister--1801, 1890, 1901, 1912, 1914 Relations with U.S.--1901 Terrorist attack in Bingol Province--1901 Terrorist attack in Istanbul--1438 Twitter--1918 Uganda, Lord's Resistance Army insurgent group--1855 United Kingdom 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in London--1032, 1118, 1122, 1126, 1132, 1139, 1142, 1154, 1164, 1170, 1173, 1179, 1267, 1310, 1372, 1889-1891, 1893, 1895, 1899 Prime Minister--1139, 1893, 1895, 1912, 1920 Queen--1139 Relations with U.S.--1139 Security cooperation with U.S.--1889 United Nations General Assembly--1435, 1793, 1899, 1903 Reform--1851 Secretary-General--1435, 1903 Security Council--1066, 1436, 1854 U.S. Representatives United Nations--Continued Permanent Representative--1579, 1784, 1822, 1851, 1919 Representative to 67th General Assembly--1901 Univision--1399 Urban League, National--1099-1100, 1103 U.S. See other part of subject USAID. See Development, U.S. Agency for International USA Today newspaper--1897 Utah Disaster assistance--1911 Governor--1246 Vanuatu, U.S. Ambassador--1886 Vatican. See Holy See (Vatican City) Veterans Access to health and medical care--1036, 1073, 1140-1141, 1189, 1626, 1776 Benefits--1088, 1123, 1141, 1162, 1175, 1189, 1202, 1208, 1236, 1242, 1252, 1257, 1267, 1274, 1280, 1286, 1289, 1292, 1295, 1298, 1303, 1308, 1311-1312, 1318, 1325, 1331, 1337, 1343, 1354, 1365, 1371, 1382, 1388, 1428, 1433, 1455, 1472, 1478, 1507, 1511, 1519, 1524, 1556-1557, 1651, 1658, 1662, 1680, 1721, 1725, 1751, 1776-1777 Hiring incentives--951, 986, 1011, 1055, 1074, 1101, 1145, 1242, 1290, 1313, 1698, 1776 Homelessness--1073, 1101 Honoring America's Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012--1219 Job training and education assistance--1055, 1073, 1141, 1162, 1168, 1189, 1196, 1202, 1209, 1214, 1236, 1273, 1278, 1283, 1290, 1425, 1434, 1456, 1512, 1521, 1524, 1535, 1539, 1595, 1601, 1626, 1636, 1640, 1654, 1668 Service and dedication--1140-1141, 1230 Suicide rate--1073 Unemployment and underemployment--1074, 1226 Veterans Affairs, Department of Funding--982, 991, 1072, 1081, 1313 Health and medical care system Expansion of coverage--1073 Funding--1072, 1196 Secretary--1073, 1775, 1822, 1871, 1890 Veterans Claims, U.S. Court of Appeals for--1914 Veterans of Foreign Wars--1069-1070, 1073-1074 Vice President. See White House Office Virginia Arlington Arlington National Cemetery--1775-1776, 1899 One More Page Books--1916 Pentagon Memorial--1356-1357 Berry's Produce stand in Mechanicsville--1887 Virginia--Continued Charlottesville Telos Wireless Pavilion--1896 WINA--1902 Democratic Party events--986, 993, 1000, 1008, 1013, 1107, 1132, 1281, 1310, 1420, 1457, 1513, 1604, 1655, 1727, 1890 Disaster assistance--1890, 1909, 1916 Norfolk Fire Station No. 14--1898 WOWI--1887 WVEC-TV--1894 President's visits--986, 993, 1000, 1008, 1013, 1107, 1132, 1281, 1310, 1356, 1420, 1457, 1513, 1604, 1655, 1727, 1775, 1841, 1886-1887, 1890-1891, 1895-1899, 1902-1908, 1910-1912, 1916, 1918 VFW Hall 3219 in Hampton--1887 Virginia Beach Green Run High School--1887 Rick's Cafe--1887 Virginian-Pilot of Norfolk--1894 WAVY in Portsmouth--1887 WBTJ in Richmond--1898 WCVE in Richmond--1902 WKJS in Richmond--1887 WSLS-TV in Roanoke--1898 WWBT-TV in Richmond--1898 Voluntarism--1663 Washington Democratic Party events--1091, 1889 Disaster assistance--1903 Governor--1091 President's visit--1091, 1889 Washington, DC. See District of Columbia Weapons of mass destruction. See Arms and munitions West Virginia Disaster assistance--1889, 1909, 1917 Governor--1910 Hurricane Sandy, damage and recovery efforts--1683, 1910 Whaling Commission, International--1903 White House Office African Americans, President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for--1890 African Americans, White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for--1102, 1890 Assistants to the President Chief of Staff--1888, 1892, 1902, 1911-1912 Chief of Staff, Deputy--1907-1908, 1910-1912 Counsel--1889 Homeland Security and Counterterrorism--1888-1889, 1892, 1894, 1896, 1902-1903, 1907-1908, 1910-1912, 1919 White House Office--Continued Assistants to the President--Continued Homeland Security and Counterterrorism, Deputy--1907-1908, 1912 Legislative Affairs--1921 National Security Adviser--1872, 1899, 1902, 1913-1915 National Security Adviser, Deputy--1899, 1902, 1914 Press Secretary--1106, 1244 Senior Adviser--1889 Special Assistant and Coordinator for South Asia--1913 Weapons of Mass Destruction, Terrorism, and Threat Reduction, Senior Director for--1834 Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, Office of--1442 Intergovernmental Affairs and Public Engagement, Associate Director--1840 National Security Adviser to the Vice President--1902 Native American Affairs, Senior Policy Adviser for--1840 Rural Council, White House--1149 Security Council, National--1912 Telecommunications Advisory Committee, President's National Security--1903 Tribal Nations Conference, White House--1839-1840, 1914 Vice President--1315, 1322, 1602, 1625, 1637-1639, 1641, 1768, 1775, 1817, 1824, 1861-1862, 1866-1867, 1871, 1873, 1888-1891, 1894-1896, 1899-1901, 1903-1905, 1910, 1912-1914, 1916-1921 Wisconsin Democratic Party events--1425, 1430, 1508, 1677, 1718, 1753 Disaster assistance--1891 Governor--1141, 1892 Milwaukee Usinger's Famous Sausage store--1902 WISN-TV--1886, 1907 President's visits--1425, 1430, 1508, 1677, 1718, 1753, 1901-1902, 1904, 1908-1911 Shootings in Oak Creek--1140-1141, 1150, 1171, 1777, 1822, 1853, 1857, 1859, 1892 Women's organizations, meeting with President--1913 World Trade Organization--1843 Yemen Democracy efforts--1436 President--1900, 1903 Sana'a Terrorist attack--1438 U.S. Embassy--1900 U.S. military forces, diplomatic security operations--1856 U.S. security force, deployment--1375