Statements and Releases

May 04, 2009

Readout of Presidents calls to Senators Hatch and Specter today

Following through on his commitment to reach out to Democrats and Republicans in the Senate as he searches for and appoints a nominee to replace Justice Souter on the Supreme Court, President Obama telephoned two members of the Senate Judiciary Committee today.

May 04, 2009

Vice President Biden, Secretary Salazar and Senator Carper Underscore Renewable Energy Potential on Outer Continental Shelf

May 04, 2009

Vice President Biden Kicks Off $32 Million Renovation and Restoration of Wilmington Train Station

May 04, 2009

LEVELING THE PLAYING FIELD: CURBING TAX HAVENS AND REMOVING TAX INCENTIVES FOR SHIFTING JOBS OVERSEAS

There is no higher economic priority for President Obama than creating new, well-paying jobs in the United States. Yet today, our tax code actually provides a competitive advantage to companies that invest and create jobs overseas compared to those that invest and create those same jobs in the U.S. In addition, our tax system is rife with opportunities to evade and avoid taxes through offshore tax havens:

May 03, 2009

Statement By The President On The Passing Of Congressman Jack Kemp

May 02, 2009

Readout Of Phone Call Between Presidents Obama And Calderon

Presidents Obama and Calderon spoke for 20 minutes this afternoon to share information about each country's efforts to limit the spread of the 2009 H1N1 flu strain and the importance of close U.S.-Mexican cooperation.

May 02, 2009

WEEKLY ADDRESS: President Obama Outlines Government Actions to Address the 2009 H1N1 Flu

May 01, 2009

Vice President Biden to Attend Kickoff Event at Wilmington Train Station; Will Highlight Progress of the Recovery Act

May 01, 2009

Presidential Nominations Sent To The Senate, 5-1-09

Herbert M. Allison, Jr., of Connecticut, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury. (New Position) Michael S. Barr, of Michigan, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, vice David George Nason, resigned.

May 01, 2009

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 5-1-09

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals for key administration posts: Kathy Greenlee, Assistant Secretary, Administration on Aging, Department of Health and Human Services; Wilma A. Lewis, Assistant Secretary for Land and Mineral Management, Department of the Interior; and John J. Sullivan, Commissioner, Federal Election Commission.

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