Category: May 2010

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release May 27, 2010 Readout of the President’s Call with Prime Minister Hatoyama of Japan During the flight to Chicago this evening, President Obama and Prime Minister Hatoyama spoke by telephone to discuss North Korea, Iran, and the U.S.-Japan alliance.  The two leaders condemned the…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release May 27, 2010 Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 5014; the Federal Judiciary Administrative Improvements Act; and the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act On Thursday, May 27, 2010, the President signed into law: H.R. 5014, which clarifies that certain health care programs,…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release May 27, 2010 Statement by the President on the Passing of John William Finn Michelle and I were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Retired Navy Lt. John William Finn, the oldest living Medal of Honor recipient.   Our thoughts and prayers are…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release May 27, 2010 Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas The President will welcome Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to the White House on June 9. The President looks forward to reviewing with President Abbas the progress…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release May 27, 2010 President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 5/27/10 WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key administration posts: Paul Tiao, Inspector General, Department of Labor Neile L. Miller, Principal Deputy Administrator, National Nuclear…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release May 27, 2010 President Obama Names Two as U.S. Attorneys, 5/27/10 WASHINGTON – Today, President Obama nominated William J. Ihlenfeld and John W. Vaudreuil to serve as U.S. Attorneys. “These individuals have shown tremendous excellence and integrity throughout their careers,” said President Obama.  “I…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release May 27, 2010 President Obama Names Two to United States District Court, 5/27/10 WASHINGTON – Today, President Obama nominated Max O. Cogburn, Jr. and Judge James E. Shadid to seats on the United States District Court. “I am proud to nominate these outstanding individuals…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release May 27, 2010 President Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to the Kingdom of Belgium, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the Kingdom of the Netherlands to attend Memorial Day Ceremonies President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the Kingdom of…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release May 27, 2010 Statement by the Press Secretary on the President’s Hurricane Preparedness Briefing “President Obama was briefed by FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, NOAA Administrator Dr. Jane Lubchenco and National Hurricane Center Director Bill Read, as well as five…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release May 27, 2010 Message from the President Regarding the National Security Strategy TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Consistent with section 108 of the National Security Act of 1947, as amended (50 U.S.C. 404a), I am transmitting the National Security Strategy of the…