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Archive: June 21, 2011

Emthonjeni Community Center Johannesburg, South Africa 3:51 P.M. (Local) MRS. OBAMA:  So we brought a gift.  We brought you lots of books, some of my favorite books, some of the President’s favorite books, some of Malia and Sasha’s favorite books. …

WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Brian T. Baenig, Assistant Secretary for Congressional Relations, Department of Agriculture Meg Bartley, Judge, United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims…

Earlier this afternoon, President Obama called Ollanta Humala, President-elect of Peru, to congratulate him on his victory in the June 5 election.   President Obama commended the people of Peru for their commitment to democracy.  Noting the strong historic ties between…

At 8pm EDT on Wednesday, June 22nd, the President will address the nation from the White House to lay out his plan for implementing his strategy — first unveiled in December 2009 — to draw down American troops from Afghanistan.…

 James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:46 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Thanks for being here. I have with me today two special guests. On my left, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human…