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White House.gov Press Office Feed Statement by the Press Secretary on BP's Contribution to Unemployed Rig Workers29 Jul 2010 at 6:45pm We are pleased that BP has taken action today to fulfill their commitment to the President and provide a voluntary contribution of $100 million to support unemployed oil rig workers. Press Briefing by Press Secretary Gibbs, Ron Bloom and Ed Montgomery, 7/29/2010 29 Jul 2010 at 6:42pm 2:30 P.M. EDT MR. GIBBS: Good afternoon. Before we do our regularly scheduled programming, we have with us today to give a little report and to take some questions from you, given the President’... Message from the President on the Continuation of the National Emergency with... 29 Jul 2010 at 6:16pm TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, prior to the annivers... Notice from the President on the Continuation of the National Emergency with ... 29 Jul 2010 at 6:16pm NOTICE CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO THE ACTIONS OF CERTAIN PERSONS TO UNDERMINE THE SOVEREIGNTY OF LEBANON OR ITS DEMOCRATIC PROCESSES AND INSTITUTIONS On August 1, 2007, ... Remarks by the President Before Signing the Tribal Law and Order Act 29 Jul 2010 at 6:07pm 4:58 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. Please have a seat. I want to start, obviously, by thanking Lisa for her introduction and having the courage to share her story with a... President Obama Signs Iowa Disaster Declaration 29 Jul 2010 at 4:05pm The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Iowa and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, and t... President Obama Signs South Dakota Disaster Declaration 29 Jul 2010 at 4:05pm The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of South Dakota and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, tornado... Remarks by the President on Education Reform at the National Urban League Cen... 29 Jul 2010 at 1:00pm Washington Convention Center 10:09 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Everybody, please have a seat. Have a seat. Take a load off. (Applause.) Thank you. Good morning, Urban... Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate, 7/28/10 28 Jul 2010 at 6:42pm NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Beverl... President Obama Names Maribeth Raffinan to Superior Court of the District of ... 28 Jul 2010 at 6:34pm WASHINGTON – Today, President Obama nominated Maria Elizabeth (Maribeth) Raffinan to serve as an Associate Justice of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. “Throughout her career Maribeth... President Obama's Weekly Address Weekly Address: Moving Forward on the Economy vs. Moving Backward24 Jul 2010 at 6:00am Following the signing of historic Wall Street Reform legislation, the President contrasts his economic plan focused on the middle class and moving America forward with the Republican plan focused o... Weekly Address: Filibustering Recovery & Obstructing Progress 17 Jul 2010 at 6:00am The President blasts Republicans in the Senate who are blocking unemployment insurance and small business tax breaks to create jobs, even as they push for permanent, massive tax cuts for the riches... Weekly Address: Help for Vets with PTSD 10 Jul 2010 at 6:00am President Obama announces that the Department of Veterans Affairs, led by Secretary Shinseki, will begin making it easier for veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder to receive the benefits an... Weekly Address: A Solar Recovery 3 Jul 2010 at 6:00am As part of the explosion of Recovery Act projects this summer and as a move towards a clean energy future, the President announces nearly $2 billion in conditional commitments to key solar companies. Weekly Address: Finishing the Job on Wall Street Reform 26 Jun 2010 at 6:00am With Congress having finalized a strong Wall Street reform bill to avert another crisis and end bailouts, the President urges Congress to finish the job and send the bill to his desk. Weekly Address: Republicans Blocking Progress 19 Jun 2010 at 6:00am The President calls on Republicans in Congress to put scoring political points aside, and instead to focus on solving the problems facing the nation. At the time of this address, the Republican le... Weekly Address: Fair Pay for Doctors 12 Jun 2010 at 6:00am With doctors facing deep cuts in their reimbursements from Medicare unless Congress acts to correct long-standing problems, the President calls on Senate Republicans to stop blocking the remedy and... Weekly Address: Speaking from Louisiana on the Oil Spill 5 Jun 2010 at 6:00am Speaking from Grand Isle, Louisiana, the President discusses the hardships local residents and small business owners are facing as a result of the BP oil spill. He pledges to make sure those respo... Weekly Address: Honoring the Fallen 29 May 2010 at 6:30am Ahead of Memorial Day, the President asks all Americans to join him in remembering and honoring those who have died in service to the country. Weekly Address: BP Oil Spill Independent Commission 22 May 2010 at 9:31am The President announces that the independent commission he created for the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling will be chaired by former Florida Governor and Senator Bob Graham and...  President's Weekly Radio Address 17 Jan 2009 at 10:06am In his final weekly radio address, President Bush said, " Eight years ago, on a cold January morning, I stood on the steps of the United States Capitol, placed my hand on the Bible, and swore a sac... President's Radio Address to the Nation - January 10, 2009 10 Jan 2009 at 10:06am In his weekly radio address, President Bush said, "This week, I gave my official farewell speech to the men and women of America's Armed Forces in a ceremony at Fort Myer, Virginia. For the past ei... President's Radio Address to the Nation - January 2, 2009 2 Jan 2009 at 10:06am In his weekly radio address, President Bush said, "In the days ahead, the United States will stay closely engaged with our partners in the region, in Europe, and in the international community. My ... President's Radio Address to the Nation - December 23, 2008 23 Dec 2008 at 10:06am In his weekly radio address President Bush said, "This week, millions of Americans gather with loved ones for Christmas. This is a season of hope and joy. And it is an occasion to remember a humble... President's Radio Address to the Nation - December 20, 2008 20 Dec 2008 at 10:06am In his weekly radio address President Bush said, "The actions I'm taking represent a step that we all wish were not necessary. But given the situation, it is the most effective and responsible way ... President's Radio Address to the Nation - December 13, 2008 13 Dec 2008 at 10:06am In his weekly radio address President Bush said, "This week, our country received good news in the fight against illegal drugs. New data show that illicit drug use amongst young people continues to... President's Radio Address to the Nation - December 6, 2008 6 Dec 2008 at 10:06am In his weekly radio address President Bush said, "Throughout the past eight years, I've seen the tremendous talent and courage of those who wear the uniform. Their efforts have overthrown tyrants, ... President's Radio Address to the Nation - November 26, 2008 26 Nov 2008 at 10:06am In his weekly radio address President Bush said, "This week, Americans gather with loved ones to celebrate Thanksgiving. This holiday season is a time of fellowship and peace. And it is a time to g... President's Radio Address to the Nation - November 21, 2008 21 Nov 2008 at 10:06am In his weekly radio address President Bush said, "This weekend I am in Lima, Peru, meeting with leaders from nations in the Asia Pacific region at our annual summit. This summit comes at a time of ... President's Radio Address to the Nation - November 14, 2008 14 Nov 2008 at 10:06am In his weekly radio address President Bush said, "In the long run, Americans can be confident in the future of our economy. We will work with our partners around the world to address the problems i... President's Weekly Radio Address 17 Jan 2009 at 10:06am In his final weekly radio address, President Bush said, " Eight years ago, on a cold January morning, I stood on the steps of the United States Capitol, placed my hand on the Bible, and swore a sac... President's Radio Address to the Nation - January 10, 2009 10 Jan 2009 at 10:06am In his weekly radio address, President Bush said, "This week, I gave my official farewell speech to the men and women of America's Armed Forces in a ceremony at Fort Myer, Virginia. For the past ei... President's Radio Address to the Nation - January 2, 2009 2 Jan 2009 at 10:06am In his weekly radio address, President Bush said, "In the days ahead, the United States will stay closely engaged with our partners in the region, in Europe, and in the international community. My ... President's Radio Address to the Nation - December 23, 2008 23 Dec 2008 at 10:06am In his weekly radio address President Bush said, "This week, millions of Americans gather with loved ones for Christmas. This is a season of hope and joy. And it is an occasion to remember a humble... President's Radio Address to the Nation - December 20, 2008 20 Dec 2008 at 10:06am In his weekly radio address President Bush said, "The actions I'm taking represent a step that we all wish were not necessary. But given the situation, it is the most effective and responsible way ... President's Radio Address to the Nation - December 13, 2008 13 Dec 2008 at 10:06am In his weekly radio address President Bush said, "This week, our country received good news in the fight against illegal drugs. New data show that illicit drug use amongst young people continues to... President's Radio Address to the Nation - December 6, 2008 6 Dec 2008 at 10:06am In his weekly radio address President Bush said, "Throughout the past eight years, I've seen the tremendous talent and courage of those who wear the uniform. Their efforts have overthrown tyrants, ... President's Radio Address to the Nation - November 26, 2008 26 Nov 2008 at 10:06am In his weekly radio address President Bush said, "This week, Americans gather with loved ones to celebrate Thanksgiving. This holiday season is a time of fellowship and peace. And it is a time to g... President's Radio Address to the Nation - November 21, 2008 21 Nov 2008 at 10:06am In his weekly radio address President Bush said, "This weekend I am in Lima, Peru, meeting with leaders from nations in the Asia Pacific region at our annual summit. This summit comes at a time of ... President's Radio Address to the Nation - November 14, 2008 14 Nov 2008 at 10:06am In his weekly radio address President Bush said, "In the long run, Americans can be confident in the future of our economy. We will work with our partners around the world to address the problems i... |