2:26 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. Thank you. Thank you. Please, have a seat. Have a seat. Thank you very much, Senator Burris, and hello, everybody. Welcome to the White House. I want to start by recognizing the…
Archive: August 4, 2010
Washington, D.C. 11:15 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you, everybody. Thank you. Thank you, everybody. Please have a seat. Thank you. It is good to spend my birthday with some good friends. (Laughter.) And as I look around…
August 3, 2010 8:25 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. SENATOR BENNET: Mr. President. THE PRESIDENT: How are you? SENATOR BENNET: I’m not going to take any of your time. Thank you for — I’m doing great. How are you?…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key administration posts: Scott Doney, Chief Scientist, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce Nancy E. Lindborg, Assistant Administrator, Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Jeffrey Thomas Holt, of Tennessee, to be United States Marshal for the Western District of Tennessee for the term of four years, vice David Glenn Jolley, term expired. Steven Clayton Stafford, of California, to be…
Today, Congress took an important step towards ensuring that teachers across the country can stay in the classroom and cash-strapped states can get the relief they need. We know that economic prosperity and educational success go hand in hand. That’s…
Secretary LaHood Visits Detroit, MI Light Rail Project and Columbus, OH Contractor; Secretary Vilsack Announces 126 New Rural Broadband Projects WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Administration officials are continuing to hold “Recovery Summer” events and visit Recovery Act project sites…
13 winners from across the country visit White House to receive Presidential award for exemplary service for their fellow citizens WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama will welcome to the White House the 13 winners of the 2010 Citizens Medal,…
WASHINGTON – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the funding of 126 new Recovery Act broadband infrastructure projects that will create jobs and provide rural residents in 38 states and Native American tribal areas access to improved service. Broadband access…
4:48 P.M. EDT MR. GIBBS: I just have one real quick — some birthday color updates for everyone. The President received two phone calls, first from the First Lady and Sasha, who, as you know, are traveling, to wish him…
