Statements and Releases

Nomination And Withdrawal Sent To The Senate

Vilma S. Martinez, of California, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Argentina.

Statement from Robert Gibbs on the Bipartisan Policy Center's Health Reform Proposal

"The Bipartisan Policy Center, led by three distinguished former Senate Majority Leaders, has produced a serious and detailed proposal for health reform that reinforces the importance of the President’s core principles: lowering costs for families, businesses and governments; guaranteeing choice of doctors and plans; ensuring quality and affordable health care for all Americans, and adhering to fiscal discipline that does not add to the deficit.

Expected attendees at the President's remarks on regulatory reform

Below is a list of expected attendees at the President’s remarks on regulatory reform in the East Room today:

President Obama Announces Appointments to the President's Commission on White House Fellowships

Today, President Obama appointed 28 members to the President’s Commission on White House Fellowships. This accomplished group of citizens representing a broad range of backgrounds, interests, and professions are responsible for recommending a group of exceptional men and women to the President for selection as White House Fellows.

President Obama to Announce Comprehensive Plan for Regulatory Reform

President Obama will lay out a comprehensive regulatory reform plan this afternoon to modernize and protect the integrity of our financial system. While this crisis has had many causes, it is clear now that the government could have done more to prevent these problems from growing out of control and threatening our overall economy.

Conference Call to Discuss Presidential Memorandum Regarding Federal Benefits and Non-Discrimination

Today at 3:00PM EDT, OPM Director John Berry will hold an on the record conference call with reporters to discuss President Obama’s Presidential Memorandum regarding federal benefits and non-discrimination.

President Obama Unveils 'United We Serve,' Calls on All Americans to Commit to Meaningful Volunteer Service in Their Daily Lives

Today, in a video message, President Obama unveiled United We Serve, an extended call to service challenging all Americans to help lay a new foundation for growth in this country by engaging in sustained, meaningful community service. The initiative will be led by the Corporation for National and Community Service, the federal agency dedicated to fostering service in communities across the country.

Schedule of Judge Sotomayor's Capitol Hill meetings today, 6-17-09

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

Announcement of Presidential Delegation to Mongolia

President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Ts. Elbegdorj, President-elect of Mongolia, on June 18, 2009

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