Category: Februrary 2011
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Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate, 2/16/2011
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 16, 2011 Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate, 2/16/2011 NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Timothy M. Cain, of South Carolina, to be United States District Judge for the District of South Carolina, vice P. Michael Duffy, retired. Scott Wesley Skavdahl, of Wyoming, to…
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Will Obama’s proposed budget reduce projected deficits by $ 1.1 trillion?
President Obama is proposing his third annual budget on Monday, and according to a senior official, will be able to reduce projected deficits by almost $ 1.1 trillion over the next decade. This budget has been created with the focus being on achieving stability of the country’s fiscal health as well as in an effort…
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Statement by the President on Serbian National Day
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 15, 2011 Statement by the President on Serbian National Day On behalf of the American people, I extend my best wishes to all those who are observing Serbian National Day. The United States and Serbia share an important partnership, based on mutual respect…
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President Obama to Host Winning the Future Forum on Small Business in Cleveland
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 15, 2011 President Obama to Host Winning the Future Forum on Small Business in Cleveland WASHINGTON, D.C . – On Tuesday, February 22, the President and members of his cabinet will travel to Cleveland, Ohio, where the White House will convene a Winning…
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Remarks by the President Honoring the Recipients of the 2010 Medal of Freedom
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 15, 2011 Remarks by the President Honoring the Recipients of the 2010 Medal of Freedom East Room 1:40 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. Everyone please be seated. And welcome to the White House. Some of you have been here before. …
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Press Conference by the President
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 15, 2011 Press Conference by the President South Court Auditorium 10:59 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. Please have a seat. I figured that I’d give Jay one more taste of freedom — (laughter) — before we lock him in a room…
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Remarks by the President to Students at Parkville Middle School and Center of Technology
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 14, 2011 Remarks by the President to Students at Parkville Middle School and Center of Technology Parkville Middle School and Center of Technology Baltimore, Maryland 10:38 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello — there we go. Parkville Middle School, can you hear me…
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Remarks by the President on Unveiling of the Budget in Baltimore, Maryland
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 14, 2011 Remarks by the President on Unveiling of the Budget in Baltimore, Maryland Parkville Middle School and Center for Technology Baltimore, Maryland 10:25 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, good morning, everybody. I am here at Parkville Middle School and Center of Technology…
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Obama praises the efforts of peaceful demonstrators in Egypt
Following the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak, Egypt’s longest serving President, Obama praised the efforts of peaceful protestors of the “18-day revolution” and also promised that despite the upheaval that this might cause to America’s plans, assistance will be provided by the United States in order to speed up the transition between the military rule…
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Statement by the President on the Anniversary of the Assassination of Rafiq Hariri on February 14th
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 13, 2011 Statement by the President on the Anniversary of the Assassination of Rafiq Hariri on February 14th On this sixth anniversary of the murder of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri and 22 other innocent victims, the United States reaffirms our strong…