Statements and Releases

March 17, 2009

President Obama Announces David Hamilton for the United States 7th Circuit Court of Appeals

Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Judge David Hamilton to the United States 7th Circuit Court of Appeals. Hamilton has served for 14 years as a federal district judge in Indiana. He was appointed United States District Judge for the Southern District of Indiana in 1994 and was named Chief Judge in January of 2008.

March 17, 2009

President Obama Announces Intention to Nominate Daniel Rooney as Ambassador to Ireland

I am honored and grateful that such a dedicated and accomplished individual has agreed to serve as the representative of the United States to the Irish people. Dan Rooney is an unwavering supporter of Irish peace, culture, and education, and I have every confidence that he and Secretary Clinton will ensure America’s continued close and unique partnership with Ireland in the years ahead.

March 16, 2009

Nominations sent to the Senate, 3/16/09

Ladda Tammy Duckworth, of Illinois, to be an Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Public and Intergovernmental Affairs), vice Lisette M. Mondello, resigned.

March 16, 2009

Statement from Vice President Biden's Spokesperson Elizabeth Alexander on Mrs. Jean Biden

The Vice President's mother, Catherine Eugenia "Jean" Biden, underwent surgery this morning for a hip fracture at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. She is recovering well and is in stable condition.

March 16, 2009

President Obama and Secretary Geithner Announce Plans to Unlock Credit for Small

Today, as part of an effort Treasury Secretary Geithner first outlined in introducing the Financial Stability Plan (FSP) in February, President Obama and Secretary Geithner will announce plans to take immediate action to help ensure that credit gets flowing again to entrepreneurs and business owners.

March 16, 2009

White House to Hold Recovery Act Implementation Conference for Local Officials

On Wednesday, March 18th, the White House will hold a Recovery and Reinvestment Act Implementation Conference for local officials. Like state governments, city and county governments will play a crucial role in partnering with the federal government to ensure that implementation of the Recovery Act is effective, transparent and efficient.

March 15, 2009

Statement from Vice President Biden's Spokesperson

The Vice President's mother, Catherine Eugenia "Jean" Biden, has been admitted to the University of Pennsylvania hospital today after a fall at her residence in Delaware. She is currently receiving treatment and is in good spirits.

March 14, 2009

Middle Class Task Force to Hold Town Hall Meeting in St. Cloud, Minnesota

On March 19th in St. Cloud, Minnesota, the Middle Class Task Force will hold a town hall meeting, titled “Road to Recovery: Building a Strong Middle Class through the Recovery Act.” The focus of the town hall will be to discuss ways the Recovery Act implementation will help the middle class.

March 14, 2009

Readout of the President's telephone call to President Fernandez de Kirchner of Argentina

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