Statements and Releases

President Obama Signs Kansas Disaster Declaration, 6-24-09

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Kansas and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by a severe winter storm and record or near record snow during the period of March 26-29, 2009.

Dr. Jill Biden to Travel to Europe

During the visit, Dr. Biden will celebrate the Independence Day holiday with service members and their families stationed in Germany.

Schedule of Judge Sotomayor's Capitol Hill meetings today, 6-24-09

Today, Judge Sotomayor will visit Capitol Hill to meet with the following Senators...

Readout of the President's call with Prime Minister Rudd of Australia, 6-24-09

The President spoke with Prime Minister Rudd on Tuesday evening, June 23rd. They discussed the North Korea nuclear issue, including ways in which the United States and Australia can work together to ensure full implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1874.

Readout of the President's call with Lithuanian President Adamkus

The President spoke with President Adamkus on Tuesday morning, June 23. The two Presidents discussed a range of issues of common concern, including NATO issues and our shared commitment to collective defense. President Obama expressed appreciation to President Adamkus for Lithuania’s important contributions to alliance operations and affirmed the commitment of the United States to Lithuania’s security. The President also updated President Adamkus on our plans for the upcoming July Summit in Moscow between President Obama and President Medvedev.

President Obama Declares Oklahoma Emergency, 6-23-09

The President today declared an emergency exists in the State of Oklahoma and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local response efforts in the area struck by record snow and near record snow during the period of March 27-28, 2009.

President Obama to Travel to Michigan, Missouri in July

On Tuesday, July 14, 2009, President Barack Obama will travel to Michigan and Missouri.

Presidential Nomination sent to the Senate

Joan M. Evans, of Oregon, to be an Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Congressional and Legislative Affairs), vice Christine O. Hill, resigned.

Valerie Jarrett and Education Secretary Arne Duncan Hold White House Roundtable on Title IX

Today, on the 37th anniversary of the enactment of Title IX, White House Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett, Education Secretary Arne Duncan and an all-star line-up of women athletes and scientists will hold a roundtable discussion on that key legislation.

THURSDAY: President and First Lady to Join Hundreds of Congressional Family Members for 'United We Serve' Service Project at Fort McNair

On Thursday, June 25th, the President and First Lady will join hundreds of Congressional family members and five national nonprofit organizations to prepare 15,000 backpacks with books, healthy snacks, Frisbees and other items for the children of servicemen and women.

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