Statements and Releases

Vice President Joe Biden to Travel to Southeastern Europe

The Vice President will travel to Southeastern Europe the week of May 18th and visit Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Kosovo. During the visit, the Vice President will meet with the political leadership in all three countries, as well as U.S. officials and military personnel stationed in the region. Additional details on the Vice President’s trip will be released at a later date.

Director Of Recovery For Auto Communities And Workers To Visit Michigan

On Thursday, May 7 and Friday, May 8, 2009, Dr. Ed Montgomery, President Obama’s Director of Recovery for Auto Communities and Workers, will travel to Grand Rapids, Flint, and Warren, Michigan to discuss the President’s commitment to supporting and revitalizing auto industry workers and communities.

Statement from the President Praising House Passage of H.R.627, the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights

Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate, 4-30-09

Charles A. Blanchard, of Arizona, to be General Counsel of the Department of the Air Force, vice Mary L. Walker, resigned.

Joint Statement: President Obama and Prime Minister Harper on United States-Canada Support for Chrysler LLC

Obama Administration Auto Restructuring Initiative

On March 30, 2009, President Obama laid out a framework for Chrysler to achieve viability by partnering with the international car company Fiat. After a month of close engagement with the President’s Auto Task Force, Chrysler, Fiat and their key stakeholders have made unprecedented sacrifices and executed an agreement that positions Chrysler for a viable future.

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 4/29/09

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals for key administration posts: Anthony Wilder Miller, Deputy Secretary of Education, Department of Education; Mignon L. Clyburn, Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission; and Juan M. Garcia, Nominee for Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs), Department of the Navy, Department of Defense.

Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate, 4/29/09

Kevin W. Concannon, of Maine, to be Under Secretary of Agriculture for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services, vice Nancy Montanez-Johner, resigned.

Excerpts of the President's Opening Remarks at Tonight's News Conference - As Prepared for Delivery

Briefing Room