Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2010 – 3:17 P.M. EDT NOTE: Also participating in today’s Press Briefing are Admiral Thad Allen and Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change Carol Browner. MR. GIBBS: Good afternoon. As we get started today we’re going to hear from a couple of different people[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Remarks by President Obama at Reception Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2010 – 3:50 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. It is wonderful to see all of you — some of you back for the second time. Some of you work for me, so you’re here all the time. (Laughter.)[Read More…]
Message to Congress from President Obama Re: Reduce Unnecessary Spending Act
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2010. TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Today, I am pleased to submit to the Congress the enclosed legislative proposal, the “Reduce Unnecessary Spending Act of 2010,” along with a section-by-section analysis of the legislation. This proposal will be another important step in restoring fiscal discipline[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Meeting with Prime Minister of Lebanon Saad Hariri
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2010. The President met today with Prime Minister Saad Hariri of Lebanon. The President commended the Prime Minister for his leadership and for carrying on his father’s legacy, and congratulated him on Lebanon’s term as President of the U.N. Security Council, where Lebanon is contributing to upholding[Read More…]
Statement from the Press Secretary on the President’s Call with Governors Jindal, Barbour, Riley, and Crist
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2010. The President reiterated the Administration’s sense of urgency for dealing with the oil spill, assured the governors that the federal government is bringing the best science and expertise to the table and underscored his commitment to continuing our strong collaboration with the state and local governments.[Read More…]
Statement of President Obama to the U.S.-China Strategic & Economic Dialogue
Beijing, China–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2010. To the participants of the U.S.-China Strategic & Economic Dialogue, Last summer, I was proud to welcome many of you to the White House as our two countries launched this Strategic and Economic Dialogue. I want to thank President Hu, Vice Premier Wang, State Councilor Dai,[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Phillip J. Crowley, May 24, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2010. INDEX: DEPARTMENT Secretary Clinton Concluded the First Day of the China Strategic Dialogue Secretary Clinton Will Brief the Press at the Conclusion of the Meetings on Tuesday Lebanese Prime Minister Hariri in Washington IAEA Has Provided the US a Copy of Iran’s Letter to the IAEA[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Encourages Residents to Support Illinois Military Family Relief Fund
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 23, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today called on Illinois residents to donate to the Illinois Military Family Relief Fund. To date, the fund has distributed more than $11 million to Illinois military families to assist with the financial burden at home when a loved one is deployed overseas. “I[Read More…]
FDA Clears First 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus Test Previously Available Under Emergency Use Authorization
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2010. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced it has cleared the Simplexa Influenza A H1N1 (2009), a test for the 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus in patients with signs and symptoms of respiratory infection. Until this clearance, tests for 2009 H1N1 Influenza were only available[Read More…]
AMA Urges Insurers to Adopt New Code of Conduct
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2010. The American Medical Association (AMA) today released its Health Insurer Code of Conduct Principles and called on all U.S. health insurance companies to adopt consistent corporate practices that will bring transparency and accountability to the multibillion-dollar health insurance industry. “Health insurers should provide access to necessary health[Read More…]
