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Release Time:  For Immediate Release I am appalled by the Syrian government’s use of violence and brutality against its own people.

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Statement by the President on the Violence in Syria

Release Time:  For Immediate Release WASHINGTON—In this week’s address, President Obama urged both Republicans and Democrats to take action to avoid defaulting for the first time in our nation’s history.  While the two parties are not far apart in their goals, they must resolve their differences quickly so that the United States can continue paying its Social Security checks, veterans’ benefits, and contracts with thousands of American businesses.  The time has come to stop endangering the Triple A bond rating of the United States, put aside partisan politics, and behave responsibly to ensure a balanced approach to reducing our nation’s deficit.  Remarks of President Barack Obama Weekly Address Saturday, July 30, 2011 Washington, DC Today, I’d like to speak with you about the ongoing and urgent efforts to avoid a first-ever default and get our fiscal house in order.

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WEEKLY ADDRESS: Acting Responsibly on Behalf of the American People

President Obama urges both Republicans and Democrats to take action to avoid defaulting for the first time in our nation’s history.

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Weekly Address: Compromise on Behalf of the American People

Release Time:  For Immediate Release NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Michael E. Horowitz, of Maryland, to be Inspector General, Department of Justice, vice Glenn A.

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Presidential Nominations and Withdrawls Sent to the Senate

Release Time:  For Immediate Release Location:  Cabinet Room 4:13 P.M.

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Remarks of President Obama After Meeting with African Heads of State

Release Time:  For Immediate Release Location:  James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:48 P.M. EDT         MR

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Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 7/29/2011

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Five Things to Know About the Supreme Court Healthcare Appeal

Release Time:  For Immediate Release A year ago today, I was proud to sign the Tribal Law and Order Act into law.   American Indians and Alaska Natives have long been victimized by violent crime at far higher rates than the rest of the country, and the Tribal Law and Order Act is already helping us better address the unique public safety challenges that confront tribal communities.  Over the past year, tribes have gained greater sentencing authority.  The rights of defendants are stronger.  Services for victims are better.  We’re working together to combat alcohol and drug abuse, and to help at-risk youth in more effective ways.  We’ve established new guidelines and training for officers handling domestic violence and sex crimes.  And we’ve expanded recruitment and retention of Bureau of Indian Affairs and tribal officers, and given them better access to the criminal databases they need to keep people safe.  These are important steps in addressing serious issues.  And as long as I am President, we will continue to strengthen and fortify our government-to-government relationship with Indian Country.

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Statement by the President on the First Anniversary of the Tribal Law and Order Act

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Remarks by the President on Fuel Efficiency Standards

Release Time:  For Immediate Release Consumers will save $1.7 trillion at the pump, $8K per vehicle by 2025 WASHINGTON, DC – President Obama today announced a historic agreement with thirteen major automakers to pursue the next phase in the Administration’s national vehicle program, increasing fuel economy to 54.5 miles per gallon for cars and light-duty trucks by Model Year 2025.

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President Obama Announces Historic 54.5 mpg Fuel Efficiency Standard