Statements and Releases

Readout on President Obama's Phone Call to Congratulate UConn Basketball Coach Geno Auriemma

Yesterday, President Obama called University of Connecticut women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma to congratulate him on his team’s victory over Louisville in the NCAA National Championship women's basketball game in St. Louis. Listed below is a readout on the phone call from White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs:

President Obama Announces Accelerated Purchase of 17,600 New American Vehicles for Government Fleet

Today, President Barack Obama announced that the General Services Administration (GSA) will accelerate its purchase of new cars for the government fleet by investing funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to buy about 17,600 new, fuel efficient vehicles produced by American auto companies by June 1, 2009.

President Obama Signs Minnesota Major Disaster Declaration

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Minnesota and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding beginning on March 16, 2009, and continuing.

Vice President Biden Announces $2.3 Billion in Recovery Act Funds to Help Care for Children, Prevent Disease

Vice President Joe Biden announced today that the Obama Administration will make $2.3 billion available for crucial health and human services programs that help to provide care for children and prevent disease.

White House Releases Souvenir Easter Egg Design and Availability

The White House today unveiled the 2009 Souvenir Easter Egg. This is the first time the egg design has been available to families prior to the annual White House Easter Egg Roll, to be held on Monday, April 13th.

Additional Background Information on Mortgage Rates from the Council of Economic Advisers

The Administration’s home-ownership plan, along with actions taken by the Federal Reserve, has had a notable impact on mortgage rates and refinancing activity. This fact sheet summarizes mortgage rate and refinancing activity since the plan was announced on February 18.

President Obama Announces the Creation of a Joint Virtual Lifetime Electronic Record

Today, the President, along with Secretary Gates and Secretary Shinseki, announced that the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs have taken the first step in creating a Joint Virtual Lifetime Electronic Record.

Background On Housing Refinance Roundtable

President Obama will host a roundtable discussion this morning in the Roosevelt Room about the impact of historically low interest rates. Attending the meeting will be a handful of households who have re-financed their homes and benefited from lower mortgage payments, as well as members of President Obama’s economic team.

Readout on President Obama Phone Call to Congratulate UNC Basketball Coach Roy Williams

Last night, aboard Air Force One, President Obama called University of North Carolina men’s basketball coach Roy Williams to congratulate him on his team’s victory over Michigan State in the NCAA National Championship basketball game in Detroit.

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 4-8-09

Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals for key administration posts: Jeffrey Feltman, Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs, Department of State; Charles A. Hurley, Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of Transportation; Robert O. Work, Under Secretary of the Navy, Department of the Navy, Department of Defense; and Charles A. Blanchard, General Counsel, Department of the Air Force, Department of Defense.

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