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Statement by the Press Secretary on BP's Contribution to Unemployed Rig Workers
29 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
Washington, D.C.

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:
M. Scott Bowen, of Michigan, to be United States Attorney for the Western District of Michigan for the term of four years, vice Margaret M. Chiara, resigned.

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 Backward
24 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...

Presidential Weekly Radio Address
President's Weekly Radio Address
President's Radio Address to the Nation - January 17, 2009
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...

Presidential Weekly Radio Address
President's Weekly Radio Address
President's Radio Address to the Nation - January 17, 2009
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...