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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—May 24, 2010. A bipartisan, bicameral group of Congressional leaders on contracting issues released a new report Monday questioning the cost effectiveness of federal interagency contracts because they are poorly tracked and badly managed. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) report – entitled Contracting Strategies: Data and Oversight Problems Hamper Opportunities[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2010.  Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) and Ranking Member Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) introduced legislation today to create job opportunities for veterans returning home from war and help businesses create jobs. “Our servicemen and women put everything on the line – leaving their families, their homes[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–24 May 2010 – The security situation in the war-ravaged Sudanese region of Darfur remains tense and unpredictable due to ongoing clashes between Government forces and rebels, the joint African Union-United Nations peacekeeping mission there said today. The mission, known as UNAMID, confirmed that fighting is continuing between the[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2010.  President Obama fully supports President Lee in his handling of the ROKS Cheonan incident and the objective investigation that followed.  The measures that the government of the Republic of Korea announced today are called for and entirely appropriate.  The Republic of Korea can continue to count[Read More…]