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Release Time:  For Immediate Release Location:  Hyatt at the Bellevue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 5:25 P.M. EDT         THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, Philly!  (Applause.)  Thank you.  Thank you, Philadelphia!  (Applause.)  It is good to be back — (applause) — good to be back in the great state of Pennsylvania.

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Remarks by the President at DNC Event in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Does the use of social media undermine the credibility of the U.S. Supreme Court?

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Twitter, Facebook, Huh? Justice Roberts Talks Social Media

Release Time:  For Immediate Release Location:  Army Aviation Support Facility, Vermont National Guard, Burlington, Vermont 3:40 P.M. EDT         MRS

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Remarks by the First Lady at Vermont National Guard Joining Forces Rally

Release Time:  For Immediate Release Private sector partners, local governments commit more than $500 million and 300 million square feet to improving energy efficiency WASHINGTON, D.C. – Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced today at the Clinton Global Initiative America meeting in Chicago the 14 initial partners committing to the Better Buildings Challenge .  The Better Buildings Challenge is part of the Better Buildings Initiative that President Obama launched in February to catalyze private sector investment in commercial building upgrades and make America’s commercial buildings 20 percent more efficient over the next decade.  The Better Buildings Initiative is co-led by the President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness and former President Clinton.  Earlier this month, the President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness recommended to President Obama prioritizing the Better Buildings Initiative as an important way to support job creation.  The initial partners in the Better Buildings Challenge include private sector companies, financial institutions and local governments.   “Improving building energy efficiency on a large scale is a challenge we can’t afford not to take,” said Secretary Chu.

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Obama Administration Announces 14 Initial Partners in the Better Buildings Challenge

Release Time:  For Immediate Release Location:  Private Residence, Boston, Massachusetts 1:22 P.M. EDT      MRS. OBAMA:  I won’t be using the box.  (Laughter.)  Oh, my goodness, thank you so much.  Oh, okay, let’s just go home now.  (Laughter.)       I can’t tell you what a pleasure it is to be here with all of you today.  And I want to thank Elaine for that very kind introduction, and to Elaine and Jerry and their entire family for hosting this event here in their beautiful home.  I can’t tell you how much this means to us to have your support.  You are true public servants, as well.  You live it out every day.  You live it out throughout the generations.  And it is that foundation that allows Barack and I to do the work that we do.  So we are so truly, truly grateful to you for your work and your dedication, your support.  So thank you again.  (Applause.)      I also want to thank your fabulous governor, who is one of my favorite people in the whole wide world.  Yeah, yeah, he is.  (Applause.)  Governor Patrick.  And the only other person I like more than you is Diane.  (Laughter.)  It’s okay.  I know how that goes.  (Laughter and applause.)      And also to all the other elected officials here — Elaine acknowledged everyone — I got to meet and say hello to each of you — thank you for your leadership and your service

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Remarks by the First Lady at DNC event in Boston, Massachusetts

Release Time:  For Immediate Release Today, the White House announced through its official Twitter account, @whitehouse, that it will host its first ever Twitter town hall on Wednesday, July 6 at 2PM ET in the East Room of the White House. Twitter co-founder and Executive Chairman Jack Dorsey will moderate a conversation between President Obama and Americans across the country about the economy and jobs. Starting today, twitter users can submit questions using the hashtag #AskObama.  More information from Twitter can be found at the event’s homepage: http://askobama.twitter.com

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White House to Host Twitter @TOWNHALL

Release Time:  For Immediate Release Location:  Pentagon 10:09 A.M. EDT         THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you very much.  Admiral Mullen, thank you for your eloquent words, but also for your extraordinary service.  As you near a well-deserved retirement, thank you for four decades of incredible service — to you and Deborah.           Members of Congress, Vice President Biden, Deputy Secretary Lynn, members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, service secretaries and distinguished guests, men and women of the finest military in the world, and, most of all, Secretary Gates, Becky, Brad, and although she could not be here, I also want to acknowledge your daughter Eleanor

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Remarks by the President and Secretary Gates at Armed Services Farewell Tribute in Honor of Secretary Gates

Release Time:  For Immediate Release WASHINGTON- Today, President Obama nominated Gregory Davis to serve as the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi. “I am pleased to nominate Gregory Davis to serve the people of Mississippi as a United States Attorney,” said President Obama. Gregory Keith Davis:  Nominee for United States Attorney, Southern District of Mississippi Gregory Davis has been a member of the law firm Davis, Goss & Williams, PLLC since 1989.  He co-founded this firm and his practice has focused on civil litigation.

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President Obama Nominates Gregory K. Davis to Serve as U.S. Attorney

Release Time:  For Immediate Release Location:  East Room 6:00 P.M. EDT         THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, everybody!  (Applause.)  Welcome to the White House.  (Applause.)            Nothing ruins a good party like a long speech from a politician.  (Laughter.)  So I'm going to make a short set of remarks here.  I appreciate all of you being here.  I have learned a lesson:  Don't follow Potomac Fever — (laughter) — because they sounded pretty good.

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Remarks by the President at Reception Observing LGBT Pride Month

Release Time:  For Immediate Release Location:  Rose Garden 2:07 P.M. EDT         THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, everybody!  Everybody, please have a seat.  We arranged for a gorgeous day here.  Give it up for the 2010 WNBA Champions, the Seattle Storm.  (Applause.)  Congratulations, Coach, on winning a second title.         We’ve got some big fans in the house today.  The former governor of Washington State, current Commerce Secretary, soon to be ambassador to China — that's all one person — Gary Locke is here with his beautiful wife.  (Applause.)  Secretary of Health and Human Services and former college basketball star, Kathleen Sebelius is in the house.  (Applause.)  The wonderful senator from Washington State, Patty Murray is here.  (Applause.)  There she is.  And the former county executive out in Seattle, who is now Deputy Secretary at HUD, Ron Sims is in the house.  (Applause.)         A few weeks ago, WNBA tipped off its 15th season.  And in that time it has become the most successful women’s professional sports league in the world.  Attendance is up, ratings are up.

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Remarks by the President in Welcoming 2010 WNBA Champion Seattle Storm to the White House