Statements and Releases

National Security Advisor General Jones to Travel to Miami to Meet with King Juan Carlos I of Spain

Following his telephone conversation with King Juan Carlos I of Spain on February 13th, the President has asked National Security Advisor General James Jones to travel to Miami on Friday, February 20, to meet the King and join him in participating in the Spain-Florida Economic Development Symposium.

Statement From Press Secretary Robert Gibbs On Restructuring Reports Submitted By General Motors And Chrysler

President Obama Signs Oklahoma, Missouri and Tennessee Major Disaster Declarations

The President today declared major disasters exist in the States of Oklahoma, Tennessee and Missouri and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas struck by severe winter storms in Oklahoma and Missouri during the period of January 26-28, 2009, and by winter storms and flooding in Tennessee during the period of January 27-31, 2009.

White House Releases State by State Numbers; American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to Save or Create 3.5 Million Jobs

The White House today released state-specific details on the local impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is a nationwide effort to create jobs, jumpstart growth and transform our economy to compete in the 21st century.