Statements and Releases
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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.
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Statement from the President following his conversation with the Vice President, Professor Gates and Sergeant Crowley
I am thankful to Professor Gates and Sergeant Crowley for joining me at the White House this evening for a friendly, thoughtful conversation. Even before we sat down for the beer, I learned that the two gentlemen spent some time together listening to one another, which is a testament to them.
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President Obama Announces Intent to Nominate Anne Northup as CPSC Commissioner
Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate former Congresswoman Anne Northup as a Commissioner to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
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Statement by the President on House Passage of the Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009
Today the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2749, the Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009, legislation that will raise food safety standards, allow the FDA to issue mandatory recalls of harmful products, and enhance our oversight of imported food.
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Notice and Message regarding Lebanon, 7-30-09
On August 1, 2007, by Executive Order 13441, the President declared a national emergency and ordered related measures blocking the property of certain persons undermining the sovereignty of Lebanon
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President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 7-30-09
Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key administration posts:
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President Obama to celebrate educational benefits for post 9/11 service members
On Monday, August 3, President Obama will join VA Secretary Shinseki, Senator Webb and other administration officials to mark the implementation of the Post-9/11 GI Bill.
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Vice President Biden Hosts Conference Calls with Governors and Local Officials to Discuss Recovery Act Implementation, 7-30-09
Earlier today, the Vice President hosted two conference calls with Governors and Mayors/County Executives from across the country to discuss implementation of the Recovery Act.
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President Obama Signs Maine Disaster Declaration, 7-30-09
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Maine and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, and landslides during the period of June 18 to July 8, 2009.
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President Obama Names Medal of Freedom Recipients
President Obama today named 16 recipients of the 2009 Presidential Medal of Freedom. America’s highest civilian honor, the Medal of Freedom is awarded to individuals who make an especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, cultural or other significant public or private endeavors.
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