Statements and Releases

September 16, 2009

Joint statement by President Obama and Prime Minister Harper on accelerating economic recovery and job creation

President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Stephen Harper today discussed common approaches to accelerating economic recovery, in North America and globally.

September 15, 2009

Readout of the Presidents call with French President Sarkozy

The President and President Sarkozy had a productive call earlier today on several issues on our shared strategic agenda, underscoring broad agreement on key issues.

September 15, 2009

President Obama to Award Medal of Honor to Sergeant First Class Jared C. Monti

On Thursday, September 17th, the President will award Sergeant First Class Jared C. Monti, U.S. Army, the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty.

September 15, 2009

Presidential nominations sent to the Senate, 9/15/09

Frederick D. Barton, of Maine, to be Representative of the United States of America on the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations, with the rank of Ambassador.

September 15, 2009

UPDATE: 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 Olympic and Paralympic Games and highlight the Obama administration’s commitment to service, healthy living and youth sport.

September 15, 2009

Statement by the Press Secretary on the U.S. delegation to the Conference on Facilitating the Entry into Force of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty

The President has asked Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to lead the U.S. delegation and deliver the U.S. national statement at the Conference on Facilitating the Entry into Force of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT), to be held on September 24 and 25 in New York City.

September 15, 2009

TODAY: LaHood/Jackson to Make Announcement in the White House Briefing Room at Noon

Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood and EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson will announce a joint proposal to establish a historic national program that would improve vehicle fuel economy, make America more energy independent and reduce greenhouse gases.

September 15, 2009

Vice President Biden in Iraq to Meet with Iraqi Leaders and Visit U.S. Troops, 9/15/09

Vice President Biden has arrived in Iraq to visit U.S. troops and meet with Iraqi leaders.

September 14, 2009

Presidential nominations sent to the Senate, 9/14/09

Barbara J. Bennett, of Virginia, to be Chief Financial Officer, Environmental Protection Agency, vice Lyons Gray, resigned.

September 14, 2009

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.

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