What Government Did Today

The following is a report from the President’s routine physical examination performed this morning at Bethesda Naval Medical Center.  The physical examination was performed by Dr. Jeff Kuhlman, a Navy captain and Physician to the President, Chief White House Physician and Director of the White House Medical Unit.  Other specialists assisted in their areas of expertise.  Some preliminary testing took place prior to today.

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Release of the President’s Medical Exam

This afternoon, President Obama spoke with President Michelle Bachelet to express his condolences for the losses Chile suffered as a result of this morning’s tragic earthquake.  The President commended President Bachelet for the Chilean government’s response to the disaster and recognized Chile’s capacity and expertise in responding to earthquakes.  He reiterated that the United States stands ready to assist the Chilean government’s rescue and recovery efforts.  President Bachelet thanked President Obama for his call, and said that she would be in touch should Chile require any support.

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Readout of President Obama’s call with President Michelle Bachelet of Chile

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Remarks by the President on the Earthquake in Chile

The White House today announced Julianna Smoot has been named Deputy Assistant to the President and Social Secretary.  She joins the White House staff from the office of U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk, where she serves as Chief of Staff.   “Julianna shares our commitment to creating an inclusive, dynamic and culturally vibrant White House, and Michelle and I are pleased to have her join our team,” the President said

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White House Announces Julianna Smoot as Social Secretary

The President takes a moment to congratulate our Olympic athletes. Discussing the unity and pride Americans feel in cheering them on, the President relates that sentiment to his own desire for bipartisanship in Washington. He praises the bipartisan meeting days before and talks about moving forward on health reform.

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Weekly Address: The Olympic Spirit, the Spirit of Bipartisanship, and Health Reform

WASHINGTON – In his weekly address, President Barack Obama said that the nation cannot lose the current opportunity to finally enact meaningful health care reform.  At Thursday’s meeting on reform, both sides were able to find several areas of agreement, but there were some differences.  While the President is willing and eager to move forward with members of Congress from both parties, American families and businesses cannot afford to wait another generation for reform. The audio and video will be available online at www.whitehouse.gov at 6:00 am ET, Saturday, February 27, 2010. Remarks of President Barack Obama As Prepared for Delivery Weekly Address February 27, 2010 As the Winter Olympics draw to a close this weekend, I just want to take a minute to congratulate all the athletes who competed in these games.  And I especially want to say how proud I am of all the American men and women have achieved over the last few weeks.  Whether it was the men’s hockey team’s stunning upset of the Canadians on their way to the gold-medal game, Lindsey Vonn’s heroic gold-medal comeback from a shin injury, or Apolo Ohno becoming the most decorated American winter Olympian of all time, you can’t help but be inspired by the sheer grit and athletic prowess on display in Vancouver

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Weekly Address: President Obama Says Washington Must Use This Opportunity to Enact Health Reform

On behalf of the American people, I send my warmest wishes to those – both in the Dominican Republic and here in America – that are celebrating Dominican Republic National Day.   The United States values the cooperation and positive relations it enjoys with the Dominican Republic.   Here at home, we honor the contributions that Dominican Americans across the country make in all facets of our national life and join them in celebrating their heritage.

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Statement by the President on Dominican Republic National Day

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama signed an executive order, which can be viewed here , renewing the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the White House East Room.  This event demonstrates the President’s strong appreciation for the historic role these institutions have played in educating our citizens and the Administration’s commitment to assisting HBCUs with accomplishing their mission. Historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have made historic and ongoing contributions to the general welfare and prosperity of our country.  Established by visionary leaders, America’s HBCUs have, for over 150 years, produced many of the Nation’s leaders in business, government, academia, and the military and have provided generations of American men and women with hope and educational opportunity.  The Nation’s 105 HBCUs are located in 20 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S

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President Obama Signs Executive Order Promoting Excellence, Innovation and Sustainability at Historically Black Colleges and Universities

WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama signed a new Executive Order re-establishing the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities and the President’s Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

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President Obama Re-establishes President’s Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Announces Members

WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key administration posts: Michael J.

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President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 2/26/10