Statements and Releases

First Lady Michelle Obama To Represent The United States In Copenhagen

The White House announced today that First Lady Michelle Obama will travel to Copenhagen, Denmark, in support of Chicago’s historic bid for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. On October 2, 2009, Mrs. Obama will attend the 121st International Olympic Committee Session at the Bella Center – Copenhagen Congress Center. It is here that the host of the 2016 Summer Olympics will be selected from the remaining four candidate cities: Chicago, Madrid, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo.

Presidential Nominations sent to the Senate, 9/10/09

Scott D. O'Malia, of Michigan, to be a Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission for the remainder of the term expiring April 13, 2010, vice Walter Lukken, resigned.

Statement by the Press Secretary on the meeting of President Obama and the UAE Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed

President Obama met today with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.

President Obama Announces His Intent to Nominate Scott O Malia As Commissioner of the Commodities Futures Trading Commission

Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Scott O’Malia as Commissioner of the Commodities Futures Trading Commission.

Readout of the President's Meeting with Senators at the White House Today

The President and the Senators held a positive and constructive meeting for more than an hour in the Roosevelt Room this afternoon.

Notice of continuation from the President regarding the emergency declared with respect to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks

Consistent with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1622(d), I am continuing for 1 year the national emergency declared on September 14, 2001, in Proclamation 7463, with respect to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and the continuing and immediate threat of further attacks on the United States.

Message from the President regarding the emergency declared with respect to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks

Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1622(d), provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the emergency is to continue in effect beyond the anniversary date.

MONDAY: President Obama to Deliver Major Speech on the Financial Crisis

One year to the day after Lehman Brothers collapsed and precipitated a financial crisis that reverberated across the globe, President Obama will deliver a major speech on the financial crisis at Federal Hall in New York City at midday on Monday.

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 9/10/09

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

Readout of the Presidents call with UK Prime Minister Brown, 9/10/09

The President and Prime Minister Brown had a productive call earlier today on several issues on our shared strategic agenda. The two leaders discussed preparations for the upcoming G20 meeting in Pittsburgh, including the issues of growth and jobs.

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