Statements and Releases
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Statement from the President on Health Insurance Reform Efforts in Congress
I want to thank the members of both the Senate and House of Representatives for continuing their work on health reform to provide more stability and security for Americans who have insurance, and quality, affordable coverage for those who don’t.
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Vice President Biden to Address the 2009 National Urban League Conference in Chicago
On Friday morning, July 31, Vice President Joe Biden will address the “2009 National Urban League Conference: The Path to Power,” in Chicago, IL. Marc H. Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League, will introduce Vice President Biden.
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Background On The Presidents Events In North Carolina And Virginia Today
On Wednesday, the President will conduct a town hall discussion about the impact of skyrocketing cost of health care and the need for real reform with Raleigh small business owners, employees and residents. He will be introduced by Sara Coleman, owner of the Cupcake Shoppe Bakery in Raleigh (bio below), and then deliver prepared remarks followed by taking questions from the audience.
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Presidential Nomination Sent To The Senate, 7-29-09
Robert D. Hormats, of New York, to be United States Alternate Governor of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development for a term of five years;
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Statement by the Press Secretary on HJ Res 56
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Presidential Nominations sent to the Senate, 7-28-09
Kelvin James Cochran, of Louisiana, to be Administrator of the United States Fire Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security, vice Gregory B. Cade, resigned.
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President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 7-28-09
Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key administration posts:
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Vice President Biden, Attorney General Holder Announce Recovery Act Funding To Support Law Enforcement
Vice President Joe Biden and Attorney General Eric Holder today announced $1 billion in grants to fund the hiring and rehiring of law enforcement officers all across the country under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
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President Obama Signs Korean War Veterans Recognition Act
Yesterday, on the 56th anniversary of National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, President Barack Obama signed H.R. 2632, the Korean War Veterans Recognition Act. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Charles Rangel (D-NY), adds National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day to the list of days on which the display of the flag of the United States is especially encouraged.
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Readout of the President's Meeting with FIFA President Joseph Blatter
The President welcomed FIFA President Blatter to the White House and urged Mr. Blatter to give strong consideration to the US bid to host the World Cup in either 2018 or 2022. During the half-hour meeting in the Oval Office, President Obama complimented FIFA on their efforts to incorporate community service, education and public health projects into their plans for staging the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
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