Statements and Releases

Statement on the visit of Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo to the White House

The President will receive President Arroyo at the White House on July 30, where they will have an opportunity to discuss ways to enhance U.S.-Philippine cooperation on critical global issues including counterterrorism and climate change, as well as further the traditionally strong alliance and bond between our nations.

Weekly Address: President Obama Praises Recovery Act Progress

In his weekly address, President Barack Obama touted the gains the Recovery Act has made in a little more than 100 days. While the recession is still far from over, the Recovery Act has helped end the economic free fall, ease the rate of monthly job losses from 700,000 a month, extend unemployment and health insurance to those who have lost their jobs, and deliver $43 billion in tax relief to working families. As the Recovery Act ramps up throughout this summer and fall, it will be instrumental in laying a new foundation for America and American workers to compete and win in the 21st century.

President Obama Nominates U.S. Attorneys, 7-10-09

President Obama today announced his intent to nominate the following individuals as United States Attorneys:

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 7-10-09

Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals for key administration posts:

Obama Administration Officials Highlight Energy Efficiency Upgrades

This week, several high-ranking members of the Obama-Biden Administration highlighted some of their agencies’ efforts to improve energy efficiency and, in turn, save money, create jobs, and reduce dangerous carbon pollution.

U.S. Embassies in Africa Engaging African Public on the President's Ghana Speech

The U.S. Mission to the African Union (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) will host a screening/panel discussion at the African Union’s historic plenary hall for over 200 representatives of 53 African countries.

Food Security Investing in Agricultural Development to Reduce Hunger and Poverty

The vast majority of the world’s poorest people depend on agriculture for food and household incomes. When world food prices spiked last year, the G8 acted, including by advancing the Global Partnership for Agriculture and Food Security and implementing largely short and medium term measures to reduce hunger, the majority using emergency food aid.

Joint Statement on the Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict

We, the Presidents of the OSCE Minsk Group's Co-Chair countries France, the Russian Federation, and the United States of America affirm our commitment to support the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan as they finalize the Basic Principles for settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate, 7-9-09

Rolena Klahn Adorno, of Connecticut, to be a Member of the National Council on the Humanities for a term expiring January 26, 2014, vice Elizabeth Fox-Genovese, term expired.

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 7-9-09

Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals for key administration posts:

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