Statements and Releases

Presidential nominations sent to the senate, 7-16-09

Jacqueline A. Berrien, of New York, to be a Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for a term expiring July 1, 2014, vice Christine M. Griffin, term expired.

Vice President Biden Highlights Recovery Act Progress in Virginia

In a visit to the J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College this afternoon, Vice President Biden highlighted the many ways in which the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) is supporting the Richmond area. Vice President Biden was joined at the site by Richmond Mayor Dwight C. Jones; Richmond Police Chief Bryan Norwood; Frank Cardella, president, Chesterfield Education Association; and John Fernandez, CEO of Daystar Desserts in Ashland, Virginia.

Statement from the President on the American Medical Association's Support for H.R. 3200

Conference Call to Discuss Vice President Biden's Upcoming Trip to Ukraine and Georgia

Vice President Biden will be traveling next week to Ukraine and Georgia.

Letter from the President regarding H1N1

On June 24, I signed into law the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 (Public Law 111-32). Within the Act, the Congress appropriated $7.65 billion to the Department of Health and Human Services for the 2009-H1N1 influenza outbreak, including a $5.8 billion contingent appropriation for an influenza pandemic.

Vice President Biden Applauds Increased Transparency on Recovery.gov

Vice President Joe Biden today made the following statement on the new level of information now available on Recovery.gov.

President Obama Announces Pick to Head Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Jacqueline A. Berrien as Chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Readout of the President's call with congresswoman-elect Judy Chu of California

The President called Representative-elect Judy Chu to congratulate her on her victory in last night's special election in California. The President told her that he is looking forward to working with her in Congress, especially when it comes to reforming our health care system and lowering health care costs for all Americans.

Statement from the President on Chairman Miller's education reform bill

I applaud Chairman Miller for introducing an education reform bill that will cut giveaways to special interests, invest in our children’s future, and save taxpayer’s money.

Presidential Nomination sent to the Senate, 7-15-09

Richard Serino, of Massachusetts, to be Deputy Administrator and Chief Operating Officer, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security, vice Harvey E. Johnson, Jr., resigned.

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