Category: August 2010
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President Obama Signs Illinois Disaster Declaration
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 19, 2010 President Obama Signs Illinois Disaster Declaration The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Illinois and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding during the…
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Statement by the President on the Economy
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 19, 2010 Statement by the President on the Economy South Driveway 12:22 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. For the last several months, I have been urging Congress to pass a jobs bill that will do two big things for small businesses…
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President Obama Announces Recess Appointments to Key Administration Posts
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 19, 2010 President Obama Announces Recess Appointments to Key Administration Posts Four Appointees Have Waited an Average of 303 Days for Senate Confirmation WASHINGTON – President Obama announced today his intent to recess appoint four nominees to fill key administration posts that have…
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Background on the President’s Events in Columbus, Ohio
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 18, 2010 Background on the President’s Events in Columbus, Ohio BACKGROUND ON THE PRESIDENT’S EVENTS IN COLUMBUS, OHIO KITCHEN TABLE CONVERSATION & BACKYARD DISCUSSION 10:40 AM EDT // 10:55 AM EDT COLUMBUS, OHIO Today, the President will meet with a local family in…
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Remarks by the President at Florida Democratic Party Reception
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 18, 2010 Remarks by the President at Florida Democratic Party Reception Fontainebleau Hotel, Miami, Florida 5:35 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Miami! (Applause.) It is good to be back! (Applause.) It is good to be back in Miami. I was just in Florida…
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Remarks by the President at Luncheon Reception for Governor Ted Strickland
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 18, 2010 Remarks by the President at Luncheon Reception for Governor Ted Strickland Columbus Athenaeum Columbus, Ohio 1:18 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody! Thank you, Ohio! (Applause.) Please, have a seat, have a seat. Thank you so much. It is great…
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Remarks by the President at a Discussion with Ohio Families on the Economy
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 18, 2010 Remarks by the President at a Discussion with Ohio Families on the Economy Private Residence Columbus, Ohio 10:47 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, I am — I’m just thrilled to be here. And I want to thank Joe and Rhonda and…
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Background On The President’s Event in Seattle, Washington
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 17, 2010 Background On The President’s Event in Seattle, Washington Upon arrival at Boeing Field-King County International Airport in Seattle, WA the President will be greeted by: Governor Chris Gregoire US Senator Patty Murray US Representative Jim McDermott ROUNDTABLE & STATEMENT TO PRESS…
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President Obama Signs Missouri Disaster Declaration
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 17, 2010 President Obama Signs Missouri Disaster Declaration The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Missouri and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes during…
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Remarks by the President at Fundraiser for Senator Patty Murray
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 17, 2010 Remarks by the President at Fundraiser for Senator Patty Murray Private Residence, Seattle, Washington 2:34 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. Thank you. This is a pretty good view. (Laughter.) It’s not bad. (Laughter.) I want to just say that…