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THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary _____________________________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release                                                               July 31, 2009 REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT ON THE ECONOMY Diplomatic Reception Room 1:23 P.M.

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Remarks by the President on the economy

THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary ——————————————— FOR IMMEDIATE RELASE                        July 31, 2009 The President had lunch with the following business leaders today in the Private Dining Room: Ivan Seidenberg, CEO of Verizon and Chairman of the Business Roundtable Mike Duke, CEO of Wal-Mart Dan DiMicco, CEO of Nucor Howard Schultz, CEO of Starbucks  

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Background on the President’s lunch with business leaders

THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary ____________________________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release                                                             July 31, 2009 President Obama Nominates Abdul K. Kallon and Jacqueline H. Nguyen to Serve on the District Court Bench WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Abdul Kallon and Jacqueline Nguyen to United States District Court judgeships

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President Obama Nominates Abdul K. Kallon and Jacqueline H. Nguyen to Serve on the District Court Bench

THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary _________________________________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release                                                                     July 31, 2009 REMARKS BY PRESIDENT OBAMA AND PRESIDENT ARROYO OF THE PHILIPPINES IN JOINT PRESS AVAILABILITY July 30, 2009 Oval Office 3:47 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, let me express my thanks and appreciation for the visit from President Arroyo. As we discussed during our meeting here and our delegations, the relationship between the United States and the Philippines dates back many years.

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Remarks by President Obama and President Arroyo of the Philippines in Joint Press Availability, 7-30-09

THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary ____________________________________________________________________ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                               July 30, 2009 Statement from the President following his conversation with the Vice President, Professor Gates and Sergeant Crowley "I am thankful to Professor Gates and Sergeant Crowley for joining me at the White House this evening for a friendly, thoughtful conversation.  Even before we sat down for the beer, I learned that the two gentlemen spent some time together listening to one another, which is a testament to them.   I have always believed that what brings us together is stronger than what pulls us apart. I am confident that has happened here tonight, and I am hopeful that all of us are able to draw this positive lesson from this episode."  

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Statement from the President following his conversation with the Vice President, Professor Gates and Sergeant Crowley

THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary _____________________________________________________________________________ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                            July 30, 2009 President Obama Announces Intent to Nominate Anne Northup as CPSC Commissioner WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate former Congresswoman Anne Northup as a Commissioner to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual today: Anne Northup, Nominee for Commissioner, Consumer Product Safety Commission Anne Meagher Northup served the Third Congressional District of Kentucky in the United States House of Representatives from 1997-2006.  Before her tenure in Congress, Northup served in the Kentucky House of Representatives for nine years, from 1987-1996.  Soon after taking office in 1997, Northup was appointed to the House Appropriations Committee. She sat on the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education; Transportation, Treasury, HUD and Independent Agencies; and Military Quality of Life and Veterans Affairs Subcommittees.  Congresswoman Northup has been an aggressive advocate for education reform.

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President Obama Announces Intent to Nominate Anne Northup as CPSC Commissioner

THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary _________________________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release                                                         July 30, 2009 MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES SUBJECT:      Guidelines for Human Stem Cell Research As outlined in Executive Order 13505 of March 9, 2009, my Administration is committed to supporting and conducting ethically responsible, scientifically worthy human stem cell research, including human embryonic stem cell research, to the extent permitted by law.  Pursuant to that order, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) published final "National Institutes of Health Guidelines for Human Stem Cell Research" (Guidelines), effective July 7, 2009.  These Guidelines apply to the expenditure of NIH funds for research using human embryonic stem cells and certain uses of human induced pluripotent stem cells.  The Guidelines are based on the principles that responsible research with human embryonic stem cells has the potential to improve our understanding of human biology and aid in the discovery of new ways to prevent and treat illness, and that individuals donating embryos for research purposes should do so freely, with voluntary and informed consent.  These Guidelines will ensure that NIH-funded research adheres to the highest ethical standards. In order to ensure that all federally funded human stem cell research is conducted according to these same principles and to promote a uniform Federal policy across the executive branch, I hereby direct the heads of executive departments and agencies that support and conduct stem cell research to adopt these Guidelines, to the fullest extent practicable in light of legal authorities and obligations.  I also direct those departments and agencies to submit to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), within 90 days, proposed additions or revisions to any other guidance, policies, or procedures related to human stem cell research, consistent with Executive Order 13505 and this memorandum.  The Director of the OMB shall, in coordination with the Director of NIH, review these proposals to ensure consistent implementation of Executive Order 13505 and this memorandum. This memorandum is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.  Executive departments and agencies shall carry out the provisions of this memorandum to the extent permitted by law and consistent with their statutory and regulatory authorities and their enforcement mechanisms

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Memorandum from the President for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies Regarding Guidelines for Human Stem Cell Research

THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary _____________________________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release                                                               July 30, 2009 Statement by the President on House Passage of the Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009    "Today the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2749, the Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009, legislation that will raise food safety standards, allow the FDA to issue mandatory recalls of harmful products, and enhance our oversight of imported food.  This action represents a major step forward in modernizing our food safety system and protecting Americans from foodborne illness

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Statement by the President on House Passage of the Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009

THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary ___________________________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release                                                            July 30, 2009 NOTICE – - – - – - – CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO THE ACTIONS OF CERTAIN PERSONS TO UNDERMINE THE SOVEREIGNTY OF LEBANON OR ITS DEMOCRATIC PROCESSES AND INSTITUTIONS On August 1, 2007, by Executive Order 13441, the President declared a national emergency and ordered related measures blocking the property of certain persons undermining the sovereignty of Lebanon or its democratic processes or institutions and certain other persons, pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706). The President determined that the actions of certain persons to undermine Lebanon’s legitimate and democratically elected government or democratic institutions; to contribute to the deliberate breakdown in the rule of law in Lebanon, including through politically motivated violence and intimidation; to reassert Syrian control or contribute to Syrian interference in Lebanon, or to infringe upon or undermine Lebanese sovereignty contribute to political and economic instability in that country and the region and constitute an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States

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Notice and Message regarding Lebanon, 7-30-09

THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary _________________________________________________________________________________ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                  July 30, 2009 President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key administration posts: Frank Kendall III , Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology, Department of Defense Daniel Werfel , Controller, Office of Federal Financial Management, Office of Management and Budget Susan Tsui Grundmann , Chairman, Merit Systems Protection Board Anne M. Wagner , Member of the Merit Systems Protection Board, with the Designation of Vice Chair President Obama said, "I am grateful that these fine individuals will be filling these important posts in my administration, and I and look forward to working with them to serve the American people at this important time for our nation." President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals today: Frank Kendall III, Nominee for Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology, Department of Defense Frank Kendall is currently a Managing Partner at Renaissance Strategic Advisors, an Arlington, Virginia based aerospace and defense sector consulting firm.  Mr.

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President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 7-30-09