Statements and Releases

President Obama to honor Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins at the White House

On Thursday, September 10, President Obama will welcome the Pittsburgh Penguins to the White House to honor them for their 2009 Stanley Cup championship victory.

Vice President Biden Announces Finalized $535 Million Loan Guarantee for Solyndra

Vice President Joe Biden, appearing via satellite from Washington D.C., today announced the Department of Energy has finalized a $535 million loan guarantee for Solyndra, Inc., which manufactures innovative cylindrical solar photovoltaic panels that provide clean, renewable energy.

Statement by the Press Secretary on Israeli Settlements

We regret the reports of Israel's plans to approve additional settlement construction. Continued settlement activity is inconsistent with Israel's commitment under the Roadmap.

Statement from the President on the First Time Disclosure Policy for White House Visitor Logs

As another indication of his commitment to an open and transparent government, the President announced today that for the first time in history, records of White House visitors will be released

Vice President Biden, Secretary of Energy Chu to Make Major Recovery Act Announcement

On Friday, September 4th, Vice President Joe Biden and Energy Secretary Steven Chu will make a major funding announcement regarding the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

Vice President Biden to travel to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on labor day

On Monday, September 7, Vice President Biden will travel to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to kick-off the city’s annual Labor Day parade.

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 9/3/09

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

Vice President Biden Announces Meeting or Exceeding of All Ten Recovery Roadmap 200th Day Commitments

In remarks at the Brookings Institution in Washington, DC, Vice President Biden today announced that the Administration met or exceeded all ten of the ambitious commitments laid out in the Roadmap to Recovery for the second 100 days of the Recovery Act.

Readout of the President's Call with Democratic Party of Japan President Yukio Hatoyama

The President spoke with Yukio Hatoyama, the President of the Democratic Party of Japan, this morning to congratulate him on the results of the Lower House elections.

MEDIA ADVISORY: President Obama to Speak Directly to Students in National Address on Educational Success

As children across America go back to school, President Obama will deliver a national address directly to students on the importance of taking responsibility for their success in school on Tuesday, September 8th at 12:00 PM EDT at Wakefield High School in Arlington. In advance of this address, the Department of Education is providing resources developed by and for teachers to help engage students and stimulate discussion about persisting and succeeding in school.

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