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Archive: May 18, 2011

3:39 P.M. EDT      MRS. OBAMA:  Thanks so much, Joshua.  Joshua, you’ve just been terrific leading our faith-based efforts, and I’m glad you’re going to be helping out on this, as well.      Good afternoon, everyone.  I want to thank…

12:17 P.M. EDT      THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Please be seated.  Well, good afternoon, everyone.  Distinguished guests, Governor Malloy and Congressman Courtney, families, friends, and most of all — well, let’s try it this way. Cadets, what class is…

Boston, Massachusetts 5:41 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, Boston.  (Applause.)  It is good to be back in Boston.  (Applause.)  It’s good to be back with one of the finest governors in the United States of America and my friend, Deval…

The revolutions in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) provide an historic opportunity to meet the aspirations of a people long denied political freedom and economic opportunity. Economic modernization is key to building a stronger foundation for prosperity and…

WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts:   Constance Smith Barker, Member, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Daniel M. Gallagher, Commissioner, Securities and Exchange Commission Charles R. Korsmo, Member, Board…

NOMINATION SENT TO THE SENATE: Morgan Christen, of Alaska, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit, vice Andrew J. Kleinfeld, retired.

WASHINGTON- Today, President Obama nominated Justice Morgan Christen for the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.   “I am proud to nominate this outstanding candidate to serve on the United States Court of Appeals,” said President Obama. …

Assistant to the President John Brennan called President Ali Abdullah Saleh of Yemen this morning to urge Saleh to sign and implement the Gulf Cooperation Council-brokered agreement so that Yemen is able to move forward immediately with its political transition. …

4:06 P.M. EDT        MR. VIETOR:  Thanks, everybody, for getting on.  We wanted to do a quick call to preview a portion of the President’s speech tomorrow.        First, the housekeeping.  This is background.  You’re joined by three…

9:39 A.M. EDT       MR. CARNEY:  Okay, before I take your questions, just wanted to let you know that on Friday President Obama will visit CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia, to meet with a broad range of the intelligence community,…