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Archive: March 29, 2010

President Obama received the credentials today of China’s new Ambassador to the United States, Zhang Yesui.  During their meeting, the President stated his determination to further develop a positive relationship with China.  He reaffirmed our one China policy and our…

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and ordered Federal aid to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding beginning on March 12, 2010, and continuing.…

Earlier today, the Vice President hosted a conference call with Governors and a Mayor from across the country to discuss implementation of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The following officials participated: Governor Mitch Daniels (R-IN) Governor Martin O’Malley (D-MD)…

WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key administration posts: Teresa Takai, Assistant Secretary (Networks and Information Integration), Department of Defense S. Leslie Ireland, Assistant Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis, Department of…

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of New Hampshire and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by a severe winter storm during the period of February 23…

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Rhode Island and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding beginning on March 12, 2010, and…

The Vice President called Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak today to extend his wishes for a quick recovery and to congratulate him on the birth of his first granddaughter, Farida Mubarak.  The Vice President told President Mubarak that he looks forward…

Le envío mi más profundo pésame al pueblo ruso tras las terribles muertes y lesiones causadas por los atentados en el metro de Moscú. El pueblo estadounidense se suma al pueblo ruso en su oposición al extremismo violento y los…

I send my deepest condolences to the people of Russia after the terrible loss of life and injuries resulting from the bombings on the Moscow Metro.  The American people stand united with the people of Russia in opposition to violent…