What Government Did Today

TEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT TO THE CHAIRMEN AND RANKING MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE COMMITTEES ON ARMED SERVICES, APPROPRIATIONS, AND THE JUDICIARY, THE CHAIRMEN AND RANKING MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE COMMITTEES ON HOMELAND SECURITY, FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE, AND THE CHAIRMEN AND RANKING MEMBERS OF THE SENATE COMMITTEES ON FOREIGN RELATIONS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS, AND INTELLIGENCE March 30, 2010 Dear Mr. Chairman: (Dear Madam Chairman:) (Dear Representative:) (Dear Senator:) In response to the requirement of section 1117 of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009, and in order to keep the Congress fully informed, I am providing the attached report related to Afghanistan and Pakistan. My Administration completed a thorough policy review last November, and I announced a new approach at West Point on December 1, 2009

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Letter from the President to Congress Regarding the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2009

The President called President Lee Myung-bak of the Republic of Korea today to offer his support and condolences following the sinking of the South Korean Navy vessel Cheonan on March 26.  The President told President Lee that the thoughts and prayers of the American people are with the families of those missing and with the family of the South Korean Navy diver who died trying to rescue them.  The President noted that the US Navy had extended assistance to South Korea’s ongoing search and recovery effort and said we were prepared to provide further help if needed.  They also discussed the upcoming Nuclear Security Summit in Washington, DC on April 12-13.

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Readout of the President’s Call with President Lee Myung-bak of the Republic of Korea

The President called President Lee Myung-bak of the Republic of Korea today to offer his support and condolences following the sinking of the South Korean Navy vessel Cheonan on March 26.  The President told President Lee that the thoughts and prayers of the American people are with the families of those missing and with the family of the South Korean Navy diver who died trying to rescue them.  The President noted that the US Navy had extended assistance to South Korea’s ongoing search and recovery effort and said we were prepared to provide further help if needed.  They also discussed the upcoming Nuclear Security Summit in Washington, DC on April 12-13.

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Readout of the President’s Call with President Lee Myung-bak of the Republic of Korea

A PROCLAMATION     The rights and benefits working Americans enjoy today were not easily gained; they had to be won.  It took generations of courageous men and women, fighting to secure decent working conditions, organizing to demand fair pay, and sometimes risking their lives.  Some, like Cesar Estrada Chavez, made it the cause of their lives.  Today, on what would have been his 83rd birthday, we celebrate Cesar’s legacy and the progress achieved by all who stood alongside him.

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Presidential Proclamation – Cesar Chavez Day

1:34 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA:  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Thank you, everyone.  (Applause.)  Thanks so much, everyone.  (Applause.)  Please rest.  You’re working hard enough as it is

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Remarks by the First Lady at a Workplace Flexibility Conference

1:34 P.M. EDT MRS

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Remarks by the First Lady at a Workplace Flexibility Conference

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Remarks by the First Lady at Spring Garden Planting event

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Remarks by the President at Workplace Flexibility Forum

4:34 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you, everybody.  (Applause.)  Hello, hello, hello.  Thank you, everybody.  Please, please, have a seat.  First, one caveat — I will not be good — as good as Michelle.  (Laughter.)  So keep your expectations lower

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Remarks by the President at Workplace Flexibility Forum

In Padilla v. Kentucky, No

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Padilla v. Kentucky, No. 08-651