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We Can’t Wait: Common-sense steps to expedite transportation projects WASHINGTON — Today, President Obama will deliver remarks in front of Washington, D.C.’s Key Bridge and urge Congress to pass the…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the White House announced the launch of the 2011 Campus “Champions of Change” Challenge. The Challenge invites college and university students from across the country to…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Jerry L. Johnson – Member, Advisory Group on Prevention, Health Promotion,…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Kristine Gerhard Baker to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas. “I am proud to nominate Kristine Gerhard Baker…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Justice Andrew David Hurwitz to serve on the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. President Obamasaid, “Justice Hurwitz has proven…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Kristine Gerhard Baker, of Arkansas, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Arkansas, vice James M. Moody, retired. Andrew David Hurwitz,…

Georgetown Waterfront Park Washington, D.C. 11:24 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. (Applause.) All right. Thank you so much, everybody. Please, have a seat on this beautiful day. It is…

East Room 2:33 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you all, so much. Hello and welcome to the White House. (Laughter.) I am, as always, so thrilled to…

MRS. OBAMA: Well, thank you so much. (Applause.) Please, rest yourselves. It is a true pleasure, delight and honor to be here with all of you. This is — it’s…

Analysts Say Fort Monroe Reuse Plan Will Help Create Nearly 3,000 Jobs President Obama today will sign a Proclamation to designate Fort Monroe a National Monument under the Antiquities Act.…