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White House.gov Press Office Feed Readout of President Obama's Recent Calls on the Middle East2 Sep 2010 at 7:05pm President Obama called President Sarkozy earlier today to thank him for his support for a comprehensive Middle East peace, and to consult on next steps to encourage further progress in the direct t... Trip by National Economic Council Director Lawrence H. Summers and Deputy Nat... 2 Sep 2010 at 5:50pm On September 4, 2010, National Economic Council Director Lawrence H. Summers and Deputy National Security Advisor Thomas E. Donilon will travel to Beijing, China for three days of meetings with Chi... Press Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 9/2/2010 2 Sep 2010 at 5:38pm * The President spoke with FEMA Administrator Fugate today at 1:15p.m.EDT about Hurricane Earl. * The President was briefed on the oil platform fire in the Gulf and the government response today by... Presidential Memorandum-Continuation of Authorities Under the Trading With th... 2 Sep 2010 at 5:20pm SUBJECT: Continuation of the Exercise of Certain Authorities Under the Trading With the Enemy Act Under section 101(b) of Public Law 95-223 (91 Stat. 1625; 50 U.S.C. App. 5(b) note), and a previou... President Obama Signs North Carolina Disaster Declaration 1 Sep 2010 at 11:11pm The President today declared an emergency exists in the State of North Carolina and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from... Remarks by President Obama, President Mubarak, His Majesty King Abdullah, Pri... 1 Sep 2010 at 9:32pm 7:05 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good evening, everyone. Tomorrow, after nearly two years, Israelis and Palestinians will resume direct talks in pursuit of a goal that we all share —- two states, ... Readout of President Obama's Meeting with President Mubarak of Egypt 1 Sep 2010 at 8:34pm President Obama and President Mubarak met today and reaffirmed the strong ties between Egypt and the United States of America. The leaders stated their strong support for the resumption of direct t... Presidential Proclamation--National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month 1 Sep 2010 at 8:06pm One of the greatest responsibilities we have as a Nation is to safeguard the health and well-being of our children. We now face a national childhood obesity crisis, with nearly one in every thre... Remarks by the President in the Rose Garden after Bilateral Meetings 1 Sep 2010 at 6:22pm WITH PRIME MINISTER NETANYAHU OF ISRAEL, 5:27 P.M. EDT Readout of President Obama's Meeting with King Abdullah of Jordan 1 Sep 2010 at 5:49pm President Obama and King Abdullah met today and reaffirmed the strong relationship between the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the United States of America. President Obama thanked King Abdullah fo... President Obama's Weekly Address Weekly Address: The End of Combat Operations in Iraq28 Aug 2010 at 6:00am With the end of combat operations in Iraq days ahead, the President salutes our troops for their service and pledges to fulfill America?s commitment to them as veterans. Weekly Address: Honoring Social Security, Not Privatizing It 14 Aug 2010 at 6:00am On the 75th anniversary of Social Security, President Obama promises to protect it from Republican leaders in Congress who have made privatization a key part of their agenda. He makes clear that, ... Weekly Address: Medicare Officially Safer After Health Reform 7 Aug 2010 at 6:00am The President discusses a new Medicare Trustees report showing Medicare to be on much stronger footing as a result of the reforms in the Affordable Care Act. In addition, seniors are also already ... Weekly Address: Good News on Autos, Obstruction on Small Business 31 Jul 2010 at 6:00am President Obama praises the successes of the auto industry restructuring as good news for our economy, and calls on Republican leaders in the Senate to "stop holding America?s small businesses host... 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...  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... |