What Government Did Today

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Remarks by The First Lady at the National PTA Conference

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Remarks by the President and the First Lady at International Women’s Day Reception

WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key administration post: Philip D. Moeller, Commissioner, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key administration post: Philip D

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President Obama Announces Another Key Administration Post, 3/8/10

WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key administration posts: Cheryl A. LaFleur, Commissioner, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Lawrence J

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President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 3/8/10

“During these difficult economic times, supporting American workers, their families and our small businesses must be everyone’s focus. The bill passed tonight by the Senate will extend access to health care benefits for workers who have lost their jobs, help small businesses get loans so they can grow and hire, and extend unemployment insurance benefits for millions of Americans who are looking for work

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Statement by President Obama on Signing of UI Extension Bill

A PROCLAMATION Countless women have steered the course of our history, and their stories are ones of steadfast determination. From reaching for the ballot box to breaking barriers on athletic fields and battlefields, American women have stood resolute in the face of adversity and overcome obstacles to realize their full measure of success. Women’s History Month is an opportunity for us to recognize the contributions women have made to our Nation, and to honor those who blazed trails for women’s empowerment and equality.

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Presidential Proclamation – Women’s History Month

A PROCLAMATION As the foundation that makes all other learning possible, literacy is the key to unlocking every child’s full potential. From riding a bus to opening a bank account, our everyday tasks and decisions require comprehension of the written word. On Read Across America Day, we reaffirm our commitment to investing in our children and giving them an essential tool for success in school and in life: the ability to read

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Presidential Proclamation– Read Across America Day

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Remarks by the First Lady at the School Nutrition Association Conference

States Head Into Spring Construction Season with Over 12,000 Recovery Act Projects Funded, Nearly 7,800 Already Underway CLERMONT, FL – At a Recovery Act construction site outside Orlando today, Vice President Joe Biden and U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced that every state and the District of Columbia met the March 2 Recovery Act deadline to “obligate” – or commit to specific projects – 100 percent of their highway Recovery funds.  Once funds are obligated to a project, contracts can be bid, workers can be hired, equipment and supplies can be purchased and work can begin on construction projects that create jobs and drive economic growth.  Every state met the target by February 26 and more than 30 of them did so at least a week ahead of schedule, putting a total of $26.6 billion to work on highway projects nationwide.  Vice President Biden and Secretary LaHood were joined at the event by U.S. Senator Bill Nelson (FL).

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Vice President Biden Announces States Meet Deadline to Put 100 Percent of Recovery Act Highway Dollars to Work

10:18 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  Thank you so much.  Thank you very much.  Thank you.  Everybody please have a seat. Let me begin by acknowledging some of the extraordinary people who are working on this extraordinary project.  First of all, I want everybody to know, in case you haven’t already met him, somebody who is working tirelessly on behalf of the young people of America, my Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan.  (Applause.) I want to acknowledge Marguerite Kondracke, the CEO of America’s Promise, who is going to be implementing so much of the terrific work that’s been discussed today.  Marguerite — there she is, right there.  (Applause.) I want to thank Tom Donohue for your hospitality in this extraordinary venue; thank you very much and thanks for the Chamber’s support for this terrific effort.  I want to acknowledge Margaret Spellings, Arne’s predecessor, who helped to lead a lot of the improvement that’s been taking place and we’re building on

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Remarks by the President at the America’s Promise Alliance Education Event