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Remarks by the President at a Fundraising Dinner for Senator Claire McCaskill
10 Mar 2010 at 10:21pm

Renaissance Grand Hotel
St. Louis, Missouri

6:45 P.M. CST

THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  Thank you.  Thank you, everybody.  Thank you.  Everybody have a seat, have a seat.  Thank you so much.  All rig...



Message from the President Regarding Iran
10 Mar 2010 at 7:04pm

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 of Continuation from the President Regarding Iran
10 Mar 2010 at 7:04pm

NOTICE
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CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO IRAN

On March 15, 1995, by Executive Order 12957, the President declared a national emergency with respect to Iran pursua...



Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate, 3/10/10
10 Mar 2010 at 6:58pm

Thomas Edward Delahanty II, of Maine, to be United States Attorney for the District of Maine for the term of four years, vice Jay Patrick McCloskey.

Catherine C. Eagles, of North Carolina, to be Un...



President Obama Nominates Justice Thomas Delahanty II and Wendy Olson to be U...
10 Mar 2010 at 6:55pm

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Justice Thomas Delahanty II and Wendy Olson to be United States Attorneys for the District of Maine and the District of Idaho, respectively.  Justi...



President Obama Nominates Raymond Lohier, Jr. for the United States Court of ...
10 Mar 2010 at 5:24pm

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Raymond Lohier, Jr. to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and Judge Kate O’Malley to the United States Court of Appeals for ...



Remarks by the First Lady at the International Women of Courage Awards
10 Mar 2010 at 5:21pm

3:35 P.M. EST

MRS. OBAMA:  Well, thank you.  This is indeed a pleasure and an honor to be here with all of you today.  You all look fabulous.  (Laughter.)  This is a wonderful occasion.

Let me than...



Presidential Memorandum - US-India Nuclear Cooperation Approval and Nonprolif...
10 Mar 2010 at 3:24pm

MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE

SUBJECT: Delegation of Certain Functions under Section 204(c) of the United States-India Nuclear Cooperation Approval and Nonproliferation Enhancement Act (Pub...



Presidential Memorandum Regarding Finding and Recapturing Improper Payments
10 Mar 2010 at 3:15pm

MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES

SUBJECT: Finding and Recapturing Improper Payments

My Administration is committed to reducing payment errors and eliminating waste, fr...



President Obama Signs South Dakota Disaster Declaration
10 Mar 2010 at 3:05pm

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 a severe winter storm ...



President Obama's Weekly Address
Weekly Address: The Immediate Benefits of Health Reform
5 Mar 2010 at 8:20pm
President Obama raises the point that health reform will not only have long-term advantages for the country but will have immediate protections and benefits this year if passed by Congress.

Weekly Address: The Olympic Spirit, the Spirit of Bipartisanship, and Health ...
27 Feb 2010 at 6:00am
The President takes a moment to congratulate our Olympic athletes. Discussing the unity and pride Americans feel in cheering them on, the President relates that sentiment to his own desire for bip...

Weekly Address: Premiums, Profits, and the Need for Health Reform
20 Feb 2010 at 6:00am
The President points to outrageous premium hikes from health insurance companies already making massive profits as further proof of the need for reform. Looking ahead to the coming bipartisan meet...

Weekly Address: Pay As You Go
13 Feb 2010 at 6:00am
The President, having just signed the ?Pay As You Go? law, discusses the importance of this fundamental rule to getting budget deficits in check. Ensuring that new spending and tax cuts are offset...

Weekly Address: Opening Doors for Small Business
6 Feb 2010 at 6:00am
Reiterating once again his commitment to small businesses as the engine of our economy, the President urges Congress to move forward immediately in steps to help them expand and create jobs.

Weekly Address: Reining in Budget Deficits
30 Jan 2010 at 6:00am
The President pledges to rein the deficit, citing three specific steps to this end. He praises the Senate for restoring the pay-as-you-go law, discusses his proposal for a freeze in discretionary ...

Weekly Address: Fighting for the Public Against Special Interests
23 Jan 2010 at 6:00am
The President talks about his first year fighting against special interests and barring lobbyists from his Administration, as well as the fight to come in the wake of a recent Supreme Court decision.

Weekly Address: Getting Our Money Back from Wall Street
16 Jan 2010 at 6:00am
As the President continues to work on immediate job creation, he discusses his proposal for a new fee on the largest financial institutions to ensure that every cent of taxpayer assistance gets pai...

Weekly Address: Health Reform?s Benefits in 2010
9 Jan 2010 at 6:00am
The President discusses the benefits of health reform that Americans will receive in the first year, and how reform will help build a new foundation for American families.

Weekly Address: The Fight Against Al Qaeda
1 Jan 2010 at 11:17pm
The President discusses the recent attempted act of terrorism on the Christmas day flight to Detroit, and his broader strategy to fight Al Qaeda.

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...