Statements and Releases

June 19, 2009

WEEKLY ADDRESS: President Obama Highlights Tough New Consumer Protections

WASHINGTON – In his weekly address, President Barack Obama explained the necessity of his proposed Consumer Financial Protection Agency. It is clear that one of the major causes of the current economic crisis was a breakdown of oversight leading to widespread abuses in the financial world.

June 19, 2009

President Obama Signs Missouri Disaster Declaration, 6-19-09

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Missouri and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding during the period of May 8-16, 2009.

June 19, 2009

Transcript of the President's answer to Harry Smith's question on Iran, CBS, 6-19-09

Let's move on to the news of the day. The Ayatollah Khamenei gave his speech today, gave his sermon. He said that the election in Iran was, in fact, legitimate. He said, "The street demonstrations are unacceptable." Do you have a message for those people in the street?

June 19, 2009

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 6-19-09

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

June 19, 2009

Excerpts Of The President's Remarks To The Radio And Television Correspondents Dinner Tonight

I want to thank you for this opportunity to tell all the jokes that weren’t funny enough for me to use when we did this five weeks ago.

June 19, 2009

Bills Signed Into Law, 6-19-09

Today, the President signed into law: H.R. 663, which designates a facility of the United States Postal Service as the Yvonne Ingram-Ephraim Post Office Building;

June 19, 2009

Presidential Nominations Sent to The Senate, 6-19-09

Joseph A. Greenaway, Jr., of New Jersey, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit, vice Samuel A. Alito, Jr., elevated.

June 19, 2009

President Obama Signs Oklahoma Disaster Declaration

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Oklahoma and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by wildfires during the period of April 9-12, 2009.

June 19, 2009

President Obama Nominates Judge Joseph A. Greenaway, Jr. for the Third Circuit, and Judge Beverly B. Martin for United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

President Obama today nominated Judge Joseph A. Greenaway, Jr. for a seat on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and Judge Beverly B. Martin for a seat on the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Judge Greenaway currently sits on the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey and Judge Martin serves on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.

June 19, 2009

President Obama Launches National Conversation On Importance of Fatherhood and Personal Responsibility

Today, President Obama kicked off a national conversation on fatherhood and personal responsibility with events across the Washington area and activities at the White House. Well-known fathers and everyday dads from across the country joined the President to discuss what fathers are doing to strengthen themselves, their families and their communities.

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