Earlier today, President Obama called Phil Jackson, head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, to congratulate him and his team on winning the NBA Finals for the second year in a row and on Jackson’s 11th championship as a head…
Category: Statement and Releases
Attached is a letter from the President to G-20 leaders ahead of the G-20 Summit in Toronto. Read the letter (pdf).
ARRIVE PORT COLUMBUS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 11:40 AM EDT GREETED BY Gov. Ted Strickland Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher Mayor Michael Coleman **Rep. Mary Jo Kilroy, Rep. Charlie Wilson, Rep. Steve Driehaus and Sen. Sherrod Brown will fly on Air Force on…
I wish to convey my best wishes to Aung San Suu Kyi, the world’s only imprisoned Nobel Peace Laureate, on the occasion of her 65th birthday on June 19. Her determination, courage, and personal sacrifice in working for human rights…
“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…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Obama nominated James Thomas Fowler and Craig E. Thayer to serve as U.S. Marshals. “These law enforcement professionals have demonstrated a selfless dedication to public service throughout their careers,” said President Obama. “I am grateful for…
