Statements and Releases

August 05, 2009

Media Advisory: Press Credentialing for the President's Trip to Martha's Vineyard

On Sunday, August 23rd, the President will travel to Martha’s Vineyard, MA. He will return to Washington, DC on Sunday, August 30th.

August 05, 2009

President Obama to Host Town Hall in Portsmouth Area on Tuesday

President Barack Obama will visit the Portsmouth area of New Hampshire on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 to hold a town hall.

August 05, 2009

Christina Romer and John Brennan to deliver speeches in Washington, DC on Thursday morning

On Thursday, August 6th, Council of Economic Advisers Chair Christina Romer and Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism John Brennan will deliver speeches in Washington, DC. At 8:00AM EDT, Romer will deliver remarks at the Economic Club of Washington, DC. Dr. Romer will assess the impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act on the economy and what we can expect going forward.

August 05, 2009

2.4 Billion in Grants to Accelerate the Manufacturing and Deployment of the Next Generation of US Batteries and Electric Vehicles

Further accelerating the manufacturing and deployment of electric vehicles, batteries, and components here in America, and creating tens of thousands of new jobs, President Obama today announced 48 new advanced battery and electric drive projects that will receive $2.4 billion in funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. These projects, selected through a highly competitive process by the Department of Energy, will accelerate the development of U.S. manufacturing capacity for batteries and electric drive components as well as the deployment of electric drive vehicles, helping to establish American leadership in creating the next generation of advanced vehicles.

August 05, 2009

Statement by the President on the release of Laura Ling and Euna Lee

Good morning, everybody. I want to just make a brief comment about the fact that the two young journalists, Euna Lee and Laura Ling, are safely back with their families. We are obviously extraordinarily relieved. I had an opportunity to speak with the families yesterday once we knew that they were on the plane.

August 05, 2009

President Barack Obamas video message to the AGOA Forum

Hello everyone. I’m sorry I couldn’t be there with you in person. But please know that for me and for my family, the memories from our recent trip to Ghana are still fresh—we will always remember the warmth of the Ghanaian people and the promise of Africa’s potential.

August 04, 2009

Readout of Vice President Bidens Call with Georgian President Saakashvili

Vice President Biden called Georgian President Saakashvili today to discuss the current situation in Georgia. Vice President Biden expressed concern about the recent escalation in tensions and emphasized that all parties should avoid destabilizing actions. He also underscored the importance of having an objective international monitoring mission with access to both sides of the boundary line.

August 04, 2009

Presidential Nomination Sent To The Senate, 8-4-09

Marcia K. McNutt, of California, to be Director of the United States Geological Survey, vice Mark Myers, resigned.

August 04, 2009

Readout of the Presidents Call with Russian President Medvedev

Russian President Medvedev called President Obama today to wish him happy birthday. During the call, the presidents discussed the situation in Georgia and the need to decrease tensions in the region.

August 04, 2009

Readout of the President's Meeting with the National Commander and Executive Director of the American Legion

The President just concluded a very productive meeting with the National Commander of the American Legion, Dave Rehbein and the Executive Director of the American Legion, Peter Gaytan. The President and Rehbein began the meeting by discussing the President’s historic VA budget increase that will provide the resources America’s veterans have earned.

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