Mar 10 2010

President Obama Announces New Effort to Crack Down on Waste and Fraud

WASHINGTON—President Barack Obama today will announce a new effort to crack down on waste and fraud in Medicare, Medicaid, and other government programs through the expanded use of payment recapture audits. The initiative is the latest component in President Obama’s commitment to embrace the best ideas – from both parties – in advancing reform

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Mar 01 2010

Letter from the President to Congress on U.S. Engagement with Iran

TO THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE Dear Madam Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) Consistent with section 1241 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Public Law 111-84), I am providing a classified report prepared by my Administration on U.S.

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Mar 01 2010

Message of Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Zimbabwe

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TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the emergency is to continue in effect beyond the anniversary date. In accordance with this provision, I have sent to the Federal Register for publication the enclosed notice stating that the national emergency with respect to the actions and policies of certain members of the Government of Zimbabwe and other persons to undermine Zimbabwe’s democratic processes or institutions is to continue in effect beyond March 6, 2010

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Mar 01 2010

Briefing by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 3/1/10

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2:00 P.M.

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Feb 28 2010

Release of the President’s Medical Exam

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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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Feb 26 2010

Remarks by the President on Signing Executive Order on Historically Black Colleges and Universities

4:54 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you, everybody.  Please have a seat.  (Applause.)  Thank you very much.  Well, it is wonderful to be here.  And thank you for the outstanding introduction by Mr. Smart.  And I was complimenting him on his bowtie — (laughter)  — as well as the excellent scholarship that he’s showing.  I want to thank all the student leaders from HBCUs and some of the fantastic men and women that I’ve named to serve on my HBCU advisory board.  So thank you, all of you, for what you are contributing to this important cause

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Feb 26 2010

Briefing by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 2/26/10

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3:26 P.M. EST MR. GIBBS:  Before we get going with questions let me make four short announcements.

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Feb 24 2010

Statement by the President on House Passage of the Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act

“I applaud the House of Representatives for passing the Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act on a strong bipartisan vote today. This bill will help ensure that insurers abide by common-sense rules that prevent bid-rigging, price-fixing, and other practices that drive up health care costs for the American people. Repealing the antitrust exemption for health insurers is an important step toward achieving reform that gives families and business owners greater control over their health care.

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Feb 19 2010

Letter from the President to Congressional Committee Leadership

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TEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT TO THE CHAIRMEN AND RANKING MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE COMMITTEES ON ARMED SERVICES AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE CHAIRMEN AND RANKING MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS February 18, 2010 Dear Mr.

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Feb 18 2010

Remarks from First Lady Meeting with British Essay Contest Winners

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11:05 A.M. EST MRS

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