Statements and Releases

March 28, 2009

President Obama Announces Additional Treasury Department Posts

Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals for posts at the Department of Treasury: Helen Elizabeth Garrett, Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy; Michael S. Barr, Assistant Secretary for Financial Institutions; and George W. Madison, General Counsel.

March 28, 2009

What’s New in the Strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan

On March 27, 2009, the President announced a comprehensive, new strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan that is the culmination of a careful 60-day, interagency strategic review.

March 28, 2009

WEEKLY ADDRESS: President Obama Expresses Support for People Affected by Flooding in Upper Midwest

In his weekly address, President Barack Obama stated his continued support for the people of Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota and praised the volunteers who have come together to help one another.

March 27, 2009

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 3/27/09

Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key administration posts: Ray Mabus, Secretary of the Navy, Department of Defense; Donald Remy, General Counsel of the Army, Department of Defense; J. Randolph Babbitt, Administrator, Federal Aviation Administration; Jose D. Riojas, Assistant Secretary for Operations, Security and Preparedness, Department of Veterans Affairs; John Trasviña, Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, Department of Housing and Urban Development; Lawrence E. Strickling, Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information, Department of Commerce; and Cathy Zoi, Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy.

March 27, 2009

Op-ed by Vice President Biden: 'A New Day for Partnership in the Americas'

March 27, 2009

Vice President Biden Arrives in Latin America for first White House trip to the Region

The Vice President arrived today for a four-day trip to South and Central America to consult with Latin American leaders gathered in Chile and Costa Rica to discuss the upcoming Summit of the Americas. Dr. Jill Biden has joined the Vice President on this trip

March 26, 2009

President Obama Signs Emergency Declaration for Minnesota

The President today declared an emergency exists in the State of Minnesota and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local response efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding beginning on March 16, 2009, and continuing.

March 26, 2009

Statement by the President on the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act

March 26, 2009

President Obama Delivers Message to Viewers of Univision Awards Show Tonight

The President will discuss his belief in the importance of civic participation and his commitment to expanding opportunity for all Americans during Univision’s “Premio Lo Nuestro” Latin music awards tonight. The President will also praise the rich diversity of Latin music and offer a word of encouragement to the nominees of the awards show, now in its 21st year. The pre-recorded message will air on the Univision network during the live broadcast of the show, which is being held in Miami’s BankUnited Center, beginning at 8pm ET/PT (7pm Central).

March 26, 2009

Statement from President Barack Obama on the passing of historian Dr John Hope Franklin

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