CATEGORY: March 2010
The White House – Statement by the President on Iraqi Elections
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 07, 2010 Statement by the President on Iraqi Elections I congratulate the people of Iraq for casting their ballots in this important parliamentary election. I have great respect for the millions of Iraqis who refused to be deterred by acts of violence, and who exercised their right to vote today. Their participation demonstrates... [Read more]
The White House – Statement by President Obama on the 45th Anniversary of the March from Selma-to-Montgomery
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 07, 2010 Statement by President Obama on the 45th Anniversary of the March from Selma-to-Montgomery On this day, 45 years ago, hundreds of brave men and women gathered in the small town of Selma, Alabama to announce to the world that they, too, sang America. As they marched from Selma to Montgomery, fully aware of the danger... [Read more]
The White House – Declaraciones del Presidente sobre las elecciones en Irak
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 07, 2010 Declaraciones del Presidente sobre las elecciones en Irak Felicito al pueblo de Iraq por emitir sus votos en estas importantes elecciones parlamentarias. Tengo un gran respeto por los millones de iraquíes que se rehusaron a desistir debido a los actos de violencia y que ejercieron su derecho al voto hoy. Su participación... [Read more]
The White House – Background on the President's Remarks at Arcadia University Today
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 08, 2010 Background on the President’s Remarks at Arcadia University Today On Monday morning, the President will remarks on health insurance reform at Arcadia University in Glenside, Pennsylvania. The President will be introduced by Leslie Banks of Philadelphia who recently wrote an e-mail expressing her frustration with... [Read more]
The White House – President Obama Announces His Intent to Nominate Robert A. Harding to lead the Transportation Security Administration
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 08, 2010 President Obama Announces His Intent to Nominate Robert A. Harding to lead the Transportation Security Administration WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Major General Robert A. Harding, U.S. Army (Retired), as Assistant Secretary for the Department of Homeland Security (Transportation... [Read more]
The White House – President Obama Signs California Disaster Declaration
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 08, 2010 President Obama Signs California Disaster Declaration The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of California and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe winter storms, flooding, and debris and mud flows during the period of January 17 to... [Read more]
The White House – President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 3/8/10
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 08, 2010 President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 3/8/10 WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key administration posts: * Cheryl A. LaFleur, Commissioner, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission * Lawrence J. Pijeaux, Jr., Member, National... [Read more]
The White House – President Obama Announces Another Key Administration Post, 3/8/10
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 08, 2010 President Obama Announces Another Key Administration Post, 3/8/10 WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key administration post: * Philip D. Moeller, Commissioner, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission President Obama announced his intent to nominate... [Read more]
The White House – President Obama Announces New Effort to Crack Down on Waste and Fraud
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 10, 2010 President Obama Announces New Effort to Crack Down on Waste and Fraud WASHINGTON—President Barack Obama today will announce a new effort to crack down on waste and fraud in Medicare, Medicaid, and other government programs through the expanded use of payment recapture audits. The initiative is the latest component... [Read more]
The White House – President Obama Signs South Dakota Disaster Declaration
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 10, 2010 President Obama Signs South Dakota Disaster Declaration The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of South Dakota and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by a severe winter storm during the period of January 20-26, 2010. Federal funding is available... [Read more]
