Statements and Releases

President Obama accepts resignation of Louis Caldera as Director of the White House Military Office

The President has accepted the resignation of Louis Caldera as Director of the White House Military Office. Attached is Mr. Caldera's resignation letter.

Continuation Message to Congress from the President and Federal Register notice concerning Syria

On May 11, 2004, pursuant to his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. 1701-1706, and the Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2003, Public Law 108-175, the President issued Executive Order 13338, in which he declared a national emergency with respect to the actions of the Government of Syria.

Message to Congress from the President and Federal Register notice concerning Syria

Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1622(d), provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency, unless, prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the emergency is to continue in effect beyond the anniversary date.

President Obama Signs Alabama Disaster Declaration, 5-8-09

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Alabama and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, tornadoes, and straight-line winds during the period of April 10-13, 2009.

Vice President Biden to Deliver Syracuse University Commencement Speech; Visit Local Elementary School

On Sunday May 10th, Vice President Biden will deliver a commencement address to graduates, family members, and faculty at Syracuse University. The Vice President, a graduate of Syracuse University College of Law, will also be presented with an honorary degree, a Doctor of Laws, from the University

Vice President Biden Issues Statement on the Confirmation of Chief Gil Kerlikowske as Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy

Message from the President to the Congress regarding the International Atomic Energy Agency

Obama Administration and Univision to Host Spanish-Language Town Hall Meeting on H1N1 Virus

Tomorrow, Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis will join other Administration officials and the Univision Network for a Latino town hall meeting to listen to the community’s concerns and inform the public about the government’s efforts to control the impact of the H1N1 virus.

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