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Archive: June 17, 2010

MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES SUBJECT: Enhancing Payment Accuracy Through a “Do Not Pay List” My Administration is committed to eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse in Federal programs, including reducing and recapturing erroneous payments    a commitment…

MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES SUBJECT: Lobbyists on Agency Boards and Commissions My Administration is committed to reducing the undue influence of special interests that for too long has shaped the national agenda and drowned out…

FATHER’S DAY, 2010 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION From the first moments of life, the bond forged between a father and a child is sacred.  Whether patching scraped knees or helping with homework, dads…

 On World Refugee Day, we honor the contributions and resilience of those forced to flee from their homelands due to violence, persecution, or natural disasters.  The hard-earned wisdom, diverse experiences, and unceasing courage of refugees enrich our Nation and strengthen…

2:12 P.M. EDT MR. GIBBS:  Good afternoon, folks.  Is this working?  All right.  You recognize our special guest.  I want to turn this over to Vice President Biden. THE VICE PRESIDENT:  You act surprised.  (Laughter.)  Well, I’m glad to see…

“What is shameful is that Joe Barton seems to have more concern for big corporations that caused this disaster than the fishermen, small business owners and communities whose lives have been devastated by the destruction.  Congressman Barton may think that…

President Obama, Vice President Biden and Other Administration Officials to Highlight Surge in Recovery Act Infrastructure Projects This Summer WASHINGTON, DC – The Administration today kicks off “Recovery Summer,” a six-week-long focus on the surge in Recovery Act infrastructure projects…

Washington, DC – Vice President Joe Biden today delivered a report, “Summer of Recovery: Project Activity Increases in Summer 2010,” to the President detailing the surge in Recovery Act infrastructure projects that will be underway this summer – and the…

WASHINGTON- Today at 3:15 PM EDT, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood and Chief Economist to Vice President Biden Jared Bernstein will hold a media conference call to preview the President’s visit to Columbus, Ohio on Friday, June 18. In…

WASHINGTON- Today, President Obama nominated Judge James E. Boasberg, Amy Berman Jackson, and Justice Sue E. Myerscough to seats on the United States District Court. “These distinguished individuals have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to public service throughout their careers,” said…