CATEGORY: February 2010
President Obama Announces Members of the Committee for the Preservation of the White House
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to the Committee for the Preservation of the White House. Committee members will advise on the preservation and interpretation of the museum character of the public rooms on the Ground Floor and State Floor of the White House and on additions to the permanent White House collection of fine art and... [Read more]
Letter from the President Regarding North Korea
Dear Madam Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) Pursuant to section 1255 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Public Law 111-84), and in order to keep the Congress fully informed, I am providing a classified report prepared by my Administration. This report includes information on our examination of the conduct of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) from June... [Read more]
Statement of the President on National Girls & Women in Sports Day
National Girls & Women in Sports Day is a time for us all to commemorate the participation of women and girls in sports and athletics – and celebrate their achievements. Women compete at all levels today, in large part due to the foundation laid by Title IX, which has done much to advance the number of women taking part in collegiate athletic programs and has increased access to the classroom.... [Read more]
Obama Announces Steps to Boost Biofuels, Clean Coal
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama today announced a series of steps his Administration is taking as part of its comprehensive strategy to enhance American energy independence while building a foundation for a new clean energy economy, and its promise of new industries and millions of jobs. At a meeting with a bipartisan group of governors from around the country, the President laid out three measures... [Read more]
Message to Congress regarding Cote d’Ivoire
TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency, unless, prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the emergency is to continue in effect beyond the anniversary date. In accordance... [Read more]
President Obama Signs North Carolina Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of North Carolina and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe winter storms and flooding during the period of December 18-25, 2009. Federal funding is available to State and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency... [Read more]
President Obama to Outline New Small Business Lending Fund
New program will transfer TARP funds to increase lending to small businesses WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, February 2, 2010, President Barack Obama will hold a town hall meeting in Nashua, New Hampshire where he will outline the new Small Business Lending Fund. He will be joined by Small Business Administrator Karen Mills. The Small Business Lending Fund will transfer $30 billion from the Troubled Asset... [Read more]
Readout of the President’s call with King Abdullah of Jordan
The President and King Abdullah spoke this morning about efforts to get Israeli-Palestinian negotiations underway and Special Envoy Mitchell’s latest trip to the region. They also discussed several areas of mutual interest. The President expressed his appreciation for Jordan’s staunch support for a two-state solution and comprehensive peace in the region, and told the King he considers Jordan to... [Read more]
Readout of the President’s call with Chilean President-elect Sebastian Piñera
Earlier this afternoon, President Obama called to congratulate Chilean President-elect Sebastian Piñera on his recent historic electoral victory. The President underscored the close partnership enjoyed by the United States and Chile based on shared interests and values and vowed to continue working closely with Chile to improve the lives of citizens in both countries and throughout the Americas. Read More →
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate, 2/1/10
Jeffrey A. Lane, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Energy (Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs), vice Lisa E. Epifani, resigned. Paul Steven Miller, of Washington, to be a Governor of the United States Postal Service for a term expiring December 8, 2016, vice Carolyn L. Gallagher, term expired. Lana Pollack, of Michigan, to be a Commissioner on the part of the United States on the... [Read more]
