Statements and Releases

Statement from the Press Secretary on the Passing of Press Secretary to President Carter Jody Powell

I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Jody Powell. As Press Secretary to President Carter, Jody served his country during a difficult time, and he always did the job with grace and good humor.

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 9/14/09

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

President Obama Nominates Justice Barbara Milano Keenan for United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

President Obama today nominated Justice Barbara Milano Keenan for a seat on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Justice Keenan is currently a Justice on the Virginia Supreme Court, a seat she has held since 1991.

WEDNESDAY: President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama Host White House Event on Olympics, Paralympics and Youth Sport

On Wednesday, September 16, 2009, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama will host an event on the South Lawn of the White House with the White House Office on Olympic, Paralympic and Youth Sport, Chicago2016 and United States Olympic Committee (USOC) to promote Chicago’s bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics and highlight the Obama administration’s commitment to service, healthy living and youth sport.

Expected attendees at the President's Federal Hall speech today

Below is a list of expected attendees at the President’s speech at Federal Hall in New York City today.

Weekly Address: President Obama Highlights New Treasury Report on Instability of Health Insurance in America

In this week’s address, President Barack Obama highlighted a new report from the Treasury Department that found that about half of all Americans under 65 will lose their health coverage at some point over the next ten years.

Statement from the Press Secretary on the Remedy to Address Market Disruption from Imports of Certain Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires

After reviewing recommendations from the United States Trade Representative (USTR), the President today signed a determination to apply an increased duty to all imports of passenger vehicle and light truck tires from China for a period of three years in order to remedy a market disruption caused by a surge in tire imports.

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 9/11/09

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

President Obama to Hold Presidential Forum on Service Hosted by former President George H.W. Bush

On Friday, October 16th, President Barack Obama will hold a Presidential Forum on community service hosted by former President George H.W. Bush and the Points of Light Institute at the George Bush Presidential Library Center on the campus of Texas A&M University.

Readout on the Vice President's Meeting with Chairman Wu Bangguo

The Vice President met yesterday with Wu Bangguo, the Chairman of China’s National People’s Congress. The Vice President and Chairman Wu discussed the overall state of the U.S.-China relationship, emphasizing the desire of both sides to strengthen cooperation and to build a positive and comprehensive relationship.

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