Statements and Releases

Statement from the President on his meeting with Speaker Pelosi and Leader Hoyer

The President issued the following statement today after his meeting with Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Majority Leader Steny Hoyer in the Oval Office this afternoon:

Transcript of the Interview of the President with Michele Norris and Steve Inskeep, NPR, 6-1-09

INTERVIEW OF THE PRESIDENT BY MICHELE NORRIS AND STEVE INSKEEP OF NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO

Transcript of the Interview of the President by Laura Haim, Canal Plus, 6-1-09

INTERVIEW OF THE PRESIDENT BY LAURA HAIM, CANAL PLUS

Transcript of the Interview of the President with Justin Webb, BBC, 6-1-09

INTERVIEW OF THE PRESIDENT BY JUSTIN WEBB, BBC

President Obama Announces His Intent to Nominate Robert McDowell for Another Term at the FCC

Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Robert M. McDowell, currently a commissioner at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), to serve another term at the FCC.

Statement by the President on the Signing of the Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission Act

Today I am pleased today to sign into law, H.R. 131, which will create a Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission with the responsibility to plan, develop, and carry out activities to honor Ronald Reagan on the 100th anniversary of his birth. It is fitting that the life of our 40th President be commemorated on this occasion.

Senators Expected to Attend Today's Health Care Meeting

Below is a list of Senators expected to attend at today’s meeting on health care at the White House.

Vice President Biden Hosts Roundtable with Business Leaders on Recovery Act

Vice President Joe Biden today hosted a roundtable with business leaders from across the country highlighting how the Recovery Act is not just creating and saving jobs, but also creating new business opportunities just 100 day into the two-year program.

President Obama Announces Intent to Nominate Congressman John M. McHugh as Secretary of the Army

Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate United States Congressman John M. McHugh as Secretary of the Army, Department of Defense.

Vice President Biden Transportation Secretary LaHood Hold High Speed Rail Roundtable on Wednesday June 3rd

On Wednesday, June 3rd, Vice President Biden and Transportation Secretary LaHood will hold a roundtable discussion with Governors and state transportation officials on the High Speed Rail Grant Program in the Recovery Act. At this roundtable, state leaders will have the opportunity to share their ideas about High Speed Rail with the Obama Administration in advance of this summer’s application process.

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