Statements and Releases

President Obama Announces Intent to Nominate Brian Hayes as NLRB Member

Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Brian Hayes as a member of the National Labor Relations Board.

Vice President Biden Highlights Recovery Act Progress in New York

In a visit to Shenendehowa High School this afternoon, Vice President Biden highlighted the many ways in which the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) has supported Saratoga County. Vice President Biden was joined at the site by New York Governor David A. Paterson and Congressman Scott Murphy.

President Honors Outstanding Science, Math, Engineering Teachers And Mentors

President Obama today named more than 100 science, math, and engineering teachers and mentors as recipients of two prestigious Presidential Awards for Excellence. The educators will receive their awards in the Fall at a White House ceremony.

Joint Statement From The White House Press Secretary And 10 Downing Street Spokesperson

Fact Sheet Meeting the International Clean Energy and Climate Change Challenges

Every nation on this planet is at risk. And just as no one nation is responsible for climate change, no one nation can address it alone.

Declaration of the Leaders the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate

We, the leaders of Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, the European Union, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States met as the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate in L’Aquila, Italy, on July 9, 2009, and declare as follows:

Vice President Biden Highlights Recovery Act Progress in Ohio

In a visit to the American Can Building in the Northside neighborhood of Cincinnati, Vice President Biden this morning highlighted the many ways in which the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) is supporting Southwest Ohio. The American Can Building, a formerly abandoned factory that is being converted to a multi-use economic development project, is just one of thousands of Ohio projects and facilities to benefit from the act.

President Honors Outstanding Early-Career Scientists

President Obama today named 100 beginning researchers as recipients of the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers, the highest honor bestowed by the United States government on young professionals in the early stages of their independent research careers. The recipient scientists and engineers will receive their awards in the Fall at a White House ceremony.

Readout By National Security Council Spokesman Mike Hammer On The Presidents Discussions With Japanese Prime Minister Aso At The G8 Summit InN L'Aquila, Italy

The President and Prime Minister Aso discussed the global economic crisis and reaffirmed the importance of economic stimulus and appropriate regulation to overcome current difficulties. They also discussed North Korea and agreed on the importance of full implementation of UNSCR 1874 and the denuclearization of North Korea. They discussed climate change and agreed on the importance of the upcoming Major Economies Forum meeting on climate change and on a successful outcome of the Conference of the Parties (COP) meeting in Copenhagen in December.

ADVISORY Vice President Biden To Hold Middle Class Task Force Roundtable Discussion with Small Business Owners and Employees on Rising Costs of Health Care

On Friday, July 10, at 11:00 AM EDT, Vice President Biden, Secretary Sebelius and Director of the White House Office of Health Reform Nancy-Ann DeParle, along with several small business employers and employees from around the country, will hold a roundtable discussion on the rising costs of health care for people who work in small businesses and small business employers, and the impact those high costs have on middle-class families across America.

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