Statements and Releases
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Statement From The Press Secretary, 7-31-09
The President was deeply saddened by of the death of former President of the Philippines Corazon Aquino. Ms. Aquino played a crucial role in Philippines history, moving the country to democratic rule through her non-violent “People Power” movement over twenty years ago.
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President Obama Signs Nebraska Disaster Declaration, 7-31-09
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Nebraska and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes during the period of June 5-26, 2009.
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Readout of the Presidents meeting with business leaders today
As part of the President’s ongoing outreach to the business community he invited Ivan Seidenberg, CEO of Verizon and Chairman of the Business Roundtable, Mike Duke, CEO of Wal-Mart, Dan DiMicco, CEO of Nucor and Howard Schultz, CEO of Starbucks to join him for lunch in the Private Dining Room this afternoon.
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Presidential Nominations sent to the Senate, 7-31-09
Edward M. Avalos, of New Mexico, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Commodity Credit Corporation, vice Bruce I. Knight.
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Statement by President Barack Obama on "Cash for Clunkers"
I want to thank leaders in the House of Representatives for working quickly and in a bipartisan way to pass legislation that will use Recovery Act funds to keep “Cash for Clunkers” going. This program has been an overwhelming success, allowing consumers to trade in their less fuel efficient cars for a credit to buy more fuel efficient new models.
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President Obama Nominates Three U.S. Marshals
President Obama today nominated the following individuals as United States Marshals:
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President Obama Nominates Four U.S. Attorneys
President Obama today nominated the following individuals as United States Attorneys:
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Statement by the Press Secretary on S.1513
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Background on the President's lunch with business leaders
The President had lunch with the following business leaders today in the Private Dining Room:
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President Obama Nominates Abdul K. Kallon and Jacqueline H. Nguyen to Serve on the District Court Bench
Today, President Obama nominated Abdul Kallon and Jacqueline Nguyen to United States District Court judgeships.