Statements and Releases

August 04, 2009

Advisory-White House hosts briefing on green economy opportunities

Today, the Obama Administration is scheduled to hold a briefing for members of Green the Block to discuss the need to involve vulnerable communities in the emerging green economy.

August 04, 2009

Presidential nominations sent to the Senate, 8-04-09

Anne M. Northup, of Kentucky, to be a Commissioner of the Consumer Product Safety Commission for a term of seven years from October 27, 2004, vice Saundra Brown Armstrong, resigned.

August 04, 2009

Statement by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 08-04-09

While this solely private mission to secure the release of two Americans is on the ground, we will have no comment. We do not want to jeopardize the success of former President Clinton's mission.

August 03, 2009

Statement by the Press Secretary on the visit of President Mubarak of Egypt to the White House

President Obama will welcome President Mubarak of Egypt to the White House on August 18th. The President looks forward to building on his discussions with President Mubarak during his visit to Cairo on June 4th.

August 03, 2009

Vice President Biden to Travel to Detroit, Michigan

On Wednesday, August 5, Vice President Biden will travel to Detroit, MI, where he will deliver remarks on the economy.

August 03, 2009

Supporting our troops: The post 9/11 Gi Bill

Today, President Obama celebrated the beginning of implementation of the Post 9/11 GI Bill. This bill, through its Yellow Ribbon Programs and partnerships with colleges and universities throughout the nation, will provide our service members with the most generous educational benefits package since the original GI Bill of 1944.

August 03, 2009

Background on the post-9-11 GI bill

On Monday morning, the President and the Vice President will join VA Secretary Shinseki, Senator Jim Webb and former Senator John Warner to mark the implementation of the post-9/11 GI Bill. This bill honors the countless sacrifices made by our men and women in uniform by providing them with comprehensive education benefits.

August 02, 2009

Statement from the President on the news that the remains of Capt. Michael "Scott" Speicher have been recovered

The news that Captain Speicher's remains have been recovered is a reminder of the selfless service that led him to make the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. As with all our service men and women considered Missing in Action, we remain steadfast in our determination to bring our American heroes home.

August 01, 2009

Statement from the President on House Energy and Commerce Committee Passage of Health Insurance Reform

I’m pleased that the third and final House committee working on health reform legislation has successfully passed a bill that would provide quality, affordable health insurance for all Americans. This historic step by the House Energy and Commerce Committee moves us closer to health insurance reform than we have ever been before.

July 31, 2009

Weekly Address: President Obama Says GDP Numbers Show Recovery Act Working; Long-Term Investments Still Needed

WASHINGTON – In this week’s address, President Barack Obama said the newly released GDP numbers are an indication that the Recovery Act is working, but that long–term investments in innovation are needed to ensure our nation’s long-term economic growth.

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