Statements and Releases

June 10, 2009

Readout of the President's Call with Creigh Deeds

This afternoon, President Obama called Creigh Deeds to congratulate him on running a terrific campaign and winning a hard-fought race.

June 10, 2009

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 6-10-09

Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals for key administration posts: Joan Evans, Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Legislative Affairs, Department of Veterans Affairs; Warren F. “Pete” Miller, Jr., PhD, Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy, Department of Energy; and John R. Norris, Commissioner, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

June 10, 2009

Statement of President Barack Obama on Day of Portugal, Camoes, and the Portuguese Communities

The United States and Portugal have a strong and long standing friendship.

June 10, 2009

Statement by the Press Secretary on the President's call with King Abdullah of Jordan

June 10, 2009

Vice President Biden hosts conference calls with governors and local officials to discuss recovery act implementation, 6-10-09

Earlier today, the Vice President hosted two conference calls with Governors and Mayors/County Executives from across the country to discuss implementation of the Recovery Act.

June 10, 2009

Schedule of Judge Sotomayor's Capitol Hill meetings today, 6-10-09

Today, Judge Sotomayor will visit Capitol Hill to meet with the following Senators:

June 09, 2009

Updated Advisory Vice President Biden To Kick Off Road To Recovery Tour This Week

On Thursday June 11, Vice President Biden will kick off his "Road to Recovery" tour where he will travel to communities across the country highlighting Recovery Act funds at work creating jobs and improving our nation’s infrastructure. The Vice President will be joined by Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.

June 09, 2009

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 6-9-09

Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals for key administration posts: Joseph Westphal, Under Secretary of the Army, Department of Defense; Robert V. Abbey, Director, Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior; Sam D. Hamilton, Director, Office of Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior; Deborah A. P. Hersman, Chairman, National Transportation Safety Board; Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr., Commissioner, Federal Maritime Commission; and Harry Hoglander, Re-nominated to serve as Board Member, National Mediation Board.

June 09, 2009

Advisory: Vice President Biden to Kick Off "Road To Recovery" Tour this Week

On Thursday June 11, Vice President Biden will kick off his "Road to Recovery" tour where he will travel to communities across the country highlighting Recovery Act funds at work creating jobs and improving our nation’s infrastructure.

June 09, 2009

Presidential Nominations Sent To The Senate, 6-9-09

Robert S. Adler, of North Carolina, to be a Commissioner of the Consumer Product Safety Commission for a term of seven years from October 27, 2007, vice Stuart M. Statler, resigned.

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