Statements and Releases
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ADVISORY: Tomorrow: President Barack Obama to Give Major Speech on the Economy at Georgetown University
President Barack Obama will deliver a major speech on the economy Tuesday, April 14th, at Georgetown University. The speech will take place at 11:30 AM EDT in Gaston Hall.
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President Obama, Vice President Biden, Transportation Secretary LaHood Announce 2,000th Transportation Project Under Economic Recovery Act
President Barack Obama today announced funding for the 2,000th transportation project under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), only six weeks after approving the first project. The President made the remarks at the U.S. Department of Transportation with Vice President Biden and Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.
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White House Announces New Details And Talent Lineup For Easter Egg Roll
The White House today announced that over 30,000 people from 45 states and the District of Columbia will attend this year’s Easter Egg Roll. This year’s theme ‘Let’s go play,’ encourages America’s youth to lead healthy and active lives.
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Statement by the President on the Rescue of Captain Phillips
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Weekly Address: President Obama Says Nations Must Unite To Overcome Global Challenges
In his weekly address, President Barack Obama extended his best wishes to everyone celebrating this week’s Passover and Easter holidays and called on nations around the world to come together to solve the current trials facing the world. On the heels of his weeklong trip overseas, the President said he believes it is important to acknowledge no single nation can solve global problems like a recession, international terrorism, climate change, or nuclear proliferation. But, working with other nations, the United States can lead the way in overcoming these challenges.
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Readout of the President’s call with President Garcia of Peru
President Obama spoke with President Garcia of Peru to express his desire to deepen our bilateral relationship and work together to advance shared goals.
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Readout of the President’s call with President Mills of Ghana
President Obama congratulated President Mills on his inauguration and noted that Ghana's election demonstrated the Ghanaian people's commitment to democratic governance.
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President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts 04-10-09
Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals for key administration posts: Larry EchoHawk, Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior; Sandra Henriquez, Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development; Thomas McClellan, Deputy Director, Office of National Drug Control Policy; John Porcari, Deputy Secretary, Department of Transportation.
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Readout of the Presidents call with Prime Minister Manning of Trinidad and Tobago
President Obama spoke with Prime Minister Patrick Manning of Trinidad and Tobago today to thank him for his efforts in preparing to host the upcoming Fifth Summit of the Americas.
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Text of Letter from the President to the Speaker of the House of Representatives
We face a security situation in Afghanistan and Pakistan that demands urgent attention. The Taliban is resurgent and al Qaeda threatens America from its safe haven along the Afghan-Pakistan border.
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