Statements and Releases

President Obama Announces Kimberly Teehee as Senior Policy Advisor for Native American Affairs

Today, in taped remarks to the 2009 National Congress of American Indians Mid-Year Conference, President Barack Obama announced the appointment of Kimberly Teehee as Senior Policy Advisor for Native American Affairs.

Statement from Press Secretary Robert Gibbs on Prime Minister Netanyahu's speech

Statement by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs on the Iranian Election

Like the rest of the world, we were impressed by the vigorous debate and enthusiasm that this election generated, particularly among young Iranians. We continue to monitor the entire situation closely, including reports of irregularities.

Weekly Address and Fact Sheet -- New Savings Announcement

In his weekly address, President Barack Obama announced new Medicare and Medicaid savings proposals that will contribute more than $300 billion over 10 years to paying for health care reform, beyond the historic $635 billion down payment included in his FY 2010 Budget.

Statement by President Barack Obama on World Day Against Child labor

Even in this modern era, children around the world are forced to work in deplorable and often dangerous conditions at a time in their lives when they should be in classrooms and playgrounds.

Conference Call to Discuss New Savings in Medicare and Medicaid

Today at 5:45 PM EDT, OMB Director Peter Orszag and Office of Health Reform Director Nancy-Ann DeParle will hold an embargoed conference call with reporters to discuss new savings proposals to be announced by President Obama in tomorrow’s weekly address.

Message from the President and Notice of Continuation regarding Belarus

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.

Statement by the Press Secretary on the visit of President Michelle Bachelet of Chile to the White House

President Obama will meet with President Bachelet at the White House on Tuesday, June 23. Chile is a close friend and partner of the United States and the President looks forward to discussing ways in which the two countries can strengthen the bilateral relationship and cooperation on hemispheric and global challenges.

Statement by the President on the passage of the kids tobacco legislation

Good afternoon. I just wanted to give a quick statement about the kids tobacco legislation that passed the Senate yesterday.

Statement by the Press Secretary on the visit of President Alvaro Uribe of Colombia to the White House

President Obama will meet with President Uribe at the White House on Monday, June 29. Colombia is a close ally and partner of the United States, and the President looks forward to discussing a broad range of bilateral and hemispheric issues, including ways to enhance our cooperation on security and development challenges in Colombia and throughout the Americas.

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