What Government Did Today

WASHINGTON – In this week’s address, President Barack Obama said that while times are still too difficult for too many American families, this week saw real evidence of progress in the economy.  On Thursday, we learned that in the third quarter the GDP grew for the first time in over a year, and grew faster than it has in the previous two years.  And on Friday, reports from across the country made it clear that Recovery Act has now created or saved over one million jobs.  The American people are still hurting, but these are signs that we are starting to move in the right direction. The audio and video will be available at 6:00am Saturday, October 31, 2009 at www.whitehouse.gov

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Weekly Address: "President Obama Says Recovery Act Creating Jobs and Strengthening Economy"

While there is nothing to celebrate until job numbers turn around, the President cites the recent dramatic turnaround in gross domestic product as a sign of better things to come. He also applauds the fact that the Recovery Act has now created or saved more than a million jobs

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Weekly Address: Milestones on the Economy and the Recovery Act

English THE WHITE HOUSE Oficina del Secretario de Prensa ______________________________________________________________________________ EMBARGADO HASTA LAS 6:00 AM ET, DEL SABADO, 31 de octubre, 2009 MENSAJE SEMANAL: El Presidente Obama Dice Que La Ley Para la Recuperación Está Creando Trabajos y Fortaleciendo la Economía   WASHINGTON – En el mensaje de esta semana, el Presidente Barack Obama dijo que aunque todavía muchas familias estadounidenses están pasando por un mal momento, esta semana se vio verdadera evidencia de progreso en la economía. El jueves, nos enteramos de que en el tercer trimestre, el PIB aumentó por primera vez en más de un año y creció más rápido que en los últimos dos años

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MENSAJE SEMANAL: El Presidente Obama Dice Que La Ley Para la Recuperación Está Creando Trabajos y Fortaleciendo la Economía

THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary ___________________________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release                                                                                               October 30, 2009   NATIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH, 2009 – - – - – - – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION The indigenous peoples of North America — the First Americans — have woven rich and diverse threads into the tapestry of our Nation’s heritage.

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Presidential Proclamation- National Native American Heritage Month

The President looks forward to welcoming President Khama of Botswana to the Oval Office on November 5, 2009.  Botswana is a strong democratic partner in sub-Saharan Africa, and the two leaders will meet to discuss a wide range of regional and bilateral issues, including how the United States can support sound governance, economic development, and natural resource conservation throughout the continent.  President Obama looks forward to working closely with President Khama to tackle shared challenges, including how to continue to address the issue of HIV/AIDS and its  impact on the people of sub-Saharan Africa.

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Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of President Khama of Botswana

THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary ___________________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release                                                                                 October 30, 2009 NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVERS MONTH, 2009 – - – - – - – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION The true strength of the American family finds its roots in an unwavering commitment to care for one another. In difficult times, Americans come together to ensure our loved ones are comfortable and safe. Whether caring for a parent, relative, or child, our Nation’s caregivers selflessly devote their time and energy to the well-being of those they look after

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Presidential Proclamations – National Family Caregivers Month

THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary ___________________________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release                                                                                               October 30, 2009   NATIONAL ADOPTION MONTH, 2009 – - – - – - – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA  A PROCLAMATION All children deserve a safe, loving family to protect and care for them. In America, thousands of young people are waiting for that opportunity. During National Adoption Month, we honor those families that have strengthened America through adoption, and we recommit to reducing the number of children awaiting adoption into loving families.

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Presidential Proclamations – National Adoption Month

THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary ___________________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release                                                                                 October 30, 2009 NATIONAL DIABETES MONTH, 2009 – - – - – - – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Diabetes directly affects the lives of millions of Americans and their families.

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Presidential Proclamation – National Diabetes Month

THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary ___________________________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release                                                                                               October 30, 2009   MILITARY FAMILY MONTH, 2009 – - – - – - – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION No one pays a higher price for our freedom than members of our Nation’s military and their families. As sons and daughters, husbands and wives, and mothers and fathers are deployed, military families endure with exceptional resilience and courage. They provide our troops with invaluable encouragement and love, and serve our Nation in their own right.

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Presidential Proclamation–Military Family Month

THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary ___________________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release                                                                                 October 30, 2009 NATIONAL ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH, 2009 – - – - – - – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Every day, millions of American families experience the difficult reality of Alzheimer’s disease. The physical and emotional demands of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s can be overwhelming, but no one should face this disease alone.

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Presidential Proclamation – National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month