Statements and Releases

April 22, 2009

On Earth Day Vice President Biden Announces 300 Million in Recovery Act Funds for Clean Cities Program

During a visit to the WMATA Carmen Turner Maintenance and Training Facility in Landover, MD, Vice President Joe Biden today announced $300 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for state and local governments, and transit authorities to expand the nation’s fleet of clean, sustainable vehicles and the fueling infrastructure necessary to support them.

April 22, 2009

Op-Ed by Secretary of Energy Steven Chu and Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis Building the American Clean Energy Economy

On April 22nd, people across the country and around the world will celebrate Earth Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the plight of our natural resources and taking real action to make a difference. For decades, while Americans in towns and cities across the country have worked to make a difference in their communities, politicians in both parties in Washington have ignored the energy crisis, imperiling our economy, our security and our planet. Now, we have a unique and critical opportunity to attack the energy crisis head on and create a comprehensive energy policy that will bolster our economy, end our dependence on foreign oil and reduce the threat of deadly pollution that is devastating our planet

April 21, 2009

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 4/21/09

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals for key administration posts: William E. Spriggs, Assistant Secretary for Policy, Department of Labor; and Rebecca M. Blank, Under Secretary for Economics Affairs, Department of Commerce.

April 21, 2009

President Obama Signs Florida Major Disaster Declaration

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Florida and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, tornadoes, and straight-line winds beginning on March 26, 2009, and continuing.

April 21, 2009

Advisory: Vice President Biden to Speak at Legal Symposium Celebrating the 15th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act

Tomorrow, Wednesday April 22nd, at approximately 11 AM Vice President Biden will attend a Symposium celebrating the 15th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) at Georgetown University Law Center. The Vice President will be presented with The Legal Momentum Hero Award for initiating and championing the Violence Against Women Act.

April 21, 2009

President Obama Appoints Cindy S. Moelis as the Director for the Presidential Commission on White House Fellows

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, President Barack Obama appointed Cindy S. Moelis as the Director for the Presidential Commission on White House Fellows.

April 21, 2009

Vice President Biden Hosts Conference Calls With Governors And Local Officials To Discuss Recovery Act Implementation 4/21

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

April 21, 2009

President Obama Announces Intention to Nominate Maria Eitel to be Chief Executive Officer for the Corporation for National and Community Service

WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intention to nominate Maria Eitel to be Chief Executive Officer for the Corporation for National and Community Service.

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