CATEGORY: December 2009
President Obama Announces Agencies to Save $19 Billion in Contracting Reforms
Diplomatic Reception Room Meets with SAVE Award winner; Announces WH Forum on Modernizing Government WASHINGTON – As part of his effort to cut waste and improve government performance, President Barack Obama will announce today that federal agencies are on track to save $19 billion through improvements to their contracting and acquisition practices. In addition, the President will announce that the... [Read more]
Statement by the President on the Passing of Ann Nixon Cooper
“Michelle and I wish to express our deepest condolences on the passing of Mrs. Ann Nixon Cooper. From her beginnings in Shelbyville and Nashville, Tennessee to her many years as a pillar of the Atlanta community, Ann lived a life of service. Whether it was helping to found the Girls Club for African American Youth, serving on the board of directors for the Gate City Nursery, working as a tutor... [Read more]
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 12/22/09
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key administration posts: Beatrice Hanson, Director, Office of Victims of Crime, Department of Justice Daniel Becker, Member, Board of Directors of the State Justice Institute James Hannah, Member, Board of Directors of the State Justice Institute Gayle A. Nachtigal, Member, Board of Directors... [Read more]
President Obama Announces Another Key Administration Post, 12/16/09
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to the Board of Trustees of the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation: Peggy Goldwater Clay, Member, Board of Trustees of the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation President Obama announced today his intent to nominate the following individual: Peggy... [Read more]
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 12/17/09
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key administration posts: Kevin Wolf, Assistant Secretary of Commerce (Export Administration), Department of Commerce Timothy McGee, Assistant Secretary of Commerce (Observation and Prediction), Department of Commerce Theodore W. Tozer, President, Government National Mortgage Association, Department... [Read more]
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 12/17/09
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to the Board of Directors of the Legal Services Corporation: Sharon L. Browne, Member, Board of Directors of the Legal Services Corporation Charles Norman Wiltse Keckler, Member, Board of Directors of the Legal Services Corporation Victor B. Maddox, Member, Board of Directors of the Legal Services... [Read more]
Letter from the President Regarding the War Powers Report
TEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT TO THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE December 16, 2009 Dear Madam Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) I am providing this supplemental consolidated report, prepared by my Administration and consistent with the War Powers Resolution (Public Law 93-148), as part of my efforts to keep the Congress informed about global... [Read more]
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 12/16/09
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key administration posts: Marie Collins Johns, Deputy Administrator, Small Business Administration Gwendolyn E. Boyd, Member, Board of Trustees of the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation Jonathan M. Young, Chair, National Council on Disability Carol Jean Reynolds,... [Read more]
Remarks by the President at the 28th “Christmas in Washington” Broadcast
National Building Museum Washington, D.C. THE PRESIDENT: Good evening, and Merry Christmas. Thank you, George Lopez. Thank you to all the incredible performers for sharing your wonderful holiday spirit with us this evening — Mary J. Blige, Neil Diamond, Sugarland, Rob Thomas, Usher and Justin Bieber — Bieber. He was just discovered. (Laughter.) The American Family Choir and the Washington... [Read more]
Statement by the President on Hanukkah
Michelle and I send our warmest wishes to all who are celebrating Hanukkah around the world. The Hanukkah story of the Maccabees and the miracles they witnessed reminds us that faith and perseverance are powerful forces that can sustain us in difficult times and help us overcome even the greatest odds. Hanukkah is not only a time to celebrate the faith and customs of the Jewish people, but for people... [Read more]
