What Government Did Today

Michelle and I were deeply saddened today to hear about the passing of Congressman John Murtha. Jack was a devoted husband, a loving father and a steadfast advocate for the people of Pennsylvania for nearly 40 years

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Statement by the President on the Passing of Congressman John Murtha

The United States and the European Union condemn the continuing human rights violations in Iran since the June 12 election. The large scale detentions and mass trials, the threatened execution of protestors, the intimidation of family members of those detained and the continuing denial to its citizens of the right to peaceful expression are contrary to human rights norms

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Joint Statement by The European Union and The United States Calling On The Iranian Government To Fulfill Its Human Rights Obligations

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Remarks by The President at Democratic National Committee Meeting

Reiterating once again his commitment to small businesses as the engine of our economy, the President urges Congress to move forward immediately in steps to help them expand and create jobs.

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Weekly Address: Opening Doors for Small Business

WASHINGTON – In this week’s address, President Barack Obama said that America’s small businesses are key to rebuilding the economy on a new, stronger foundation and creating jobs. He called on Republicans and Democrats in Congress to pass – without delay – a series of proposals that will help American small businesses thrive.  These proposals include using $30 billion in TARP funds to create a new Small Business Lending Fund to provide capital to community banks to increase lending to small businesses, offering a new tax credit for over one million small businesses that hire new workers or raise wages, and providing targeted support for the most innovative small businesses with the potential to export new goods and products

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Weekly Address: President Obama Calls for New Steps to Support America’s Small Businesses

WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key administration posts: Chuck Close,  Member, President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities Fred Goldring, Member, President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities Sheila Johnson, Member, President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities Pamela Joyner, Member, President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities Jhumpa Lahiri, Member, President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities Ken Solomon, Member, President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities President Obama said, “I am proud that these distinguished individuals will serve in my Administration.  The arts and the humanities enhance the vibrancy of our society, inspire us and strengthen our democracy.  I look forward to working with them in the weeks and months ahead.” President Obama announced today his intent to nominate the following individuals: Chuck Close, Member, President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities Chuck Close is a visual artist noted for his highly inventive techniques used to paint the human face, and is best known for his large-scale, photo based portrait paintings. He is also an accomplished printmaker and photographer whose work has been the subject of more than 200 solo exhibitions in more than 20 countries, including major retrospective exhibitions at New York’s Museum of Modern Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and most recently at The State Hermitage Museum in St.

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President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 2/5/10

President Obama will welcome Prime Minister (Taoiseach) Brian Cowen of Ireland to the White House on Wednesday, March 17.  The United States and Ireland share strong bilateral relations, deep cultural ties, and a commitment to positive change in the world.  The President appreciates the personal contributions and steadfast support of the Taoiseach and U.K. Prime Minister Gordon Brown in support of the historic agreement achieved by Northern Ireland leaders today, which is an important step on the pathway to greater peace and prosperity for all communities on the island.  The President looks forward to commemorating his second St.

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Statement by the Press Secretary on the Upcoming Visit of Prime Minister Brian Cowen of Ireland

The Central Intelligence Agency today held a memorial service at its headquarters for the seven Americans killed in eastern Afghanistan on December 30th. Family members and more than a thousand Agency officers gathered in attendance, along with guests including President Obama and senior officials from the Intelligence Community, the White House, and the Pentagon, as well as members of Congress.

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President Obama and CIA Director Panetta Speak at CIA Memorial Service

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Remarks by the President on Jobs with Small Business Owners

Successful SBA programs expanded to increase working capital, help businesses refinance WASHINGTON – Today in Lanham, Maryland, President Obama proposed the expansion of two critical Small Business Administration (SBA) lending programs, aimed at allowing small businesses to refinance and increasing limits for working capital. These are both legislative proposals designed to help small businesses through what continues to be a difficult period in credit markets

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President Obama Outlines Latest in a Series of New Small Business Proposals