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WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to the President’s Export Council: W. James McNerney, Jr., Chair, President’s Export Council Ursula M. Burns, Vice Chair, President’s Export Council President Obama said, “Jim and Ursula are tremendously talented and experienced, and I am grateful that they have chosen to serve in these important roles as we work to strengthen our economy and create good jobs by boosting our exports.

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President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 3/11/10

WASHINGTON – En su mensaje semanal, el Presidente Barack Obama dijo que el Congreso le debe al país un simple voto por sí o por no sobre la reforma de salud, y explicó cómo las familias estadounidenses tendrán más control sobre su cuidado de salud este año luego de que se apruebe la reforma. La propuesta que el Presidente ha presentado incluye créditos tributarios para que pequeñas empresas puedan comprar cobertura, le hará posible a personas con condiciones preexistentes comprar cobertura, y entre otras reformas, prohibirá que las compañías aseguradoras impongan límites arbitarios anuales o de por vida sobre la cobertura que recibe la gente.

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MENSAJE SEMANAL: La reforma de salud beneficiará a las familias y empresas estadounidenses este año

President Obama raises the point that health reform will not only have long-term advantages for the country but will have immediate protections and benefits this year if passed by Congress.

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Weekly Address: The Immediate Benefits of Health Reform

WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key administration post: David K. Mineta, Deputy Director for Demand Reduction, Office of National Drug Control Policy, Executive Office of the President President Obama also announced his intent to appoint several individuals to serve on the Recovery Independent Advisory Panel. Their bios are below.

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President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 3/5/10

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, President Barack Obama highlighted steps his Administration will take to combat the dropout crisis and invest in strategies to ensure students graduate prepared for college and careers.  President Obama challenged states to identify high schools with graduation rates below 60% and discussed the Administration’s investments  to help them turn those schools around.   The Obama Administration has committed $3.5 billion to fund transformational changes in America’s persistently low-performing schools.  Additionally, the President’s FY 2011 budget includes $900 million to support School Turnaround Grants.  President Obama also emphasized the importance of investing in dropout prevention and recovery strategies to help make learning more engaging and relevant for students, and announced new efforts to invest $100 million in a College Pathways program to promote a college readiness culture in high schools, through programs that allow students to earn a high school diploma and college credit at the same time. “This is a problem we can’t afford to accept or ignore,” President Obama said.  “The stakes are too high – for our children, for our economy, for our country.

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President Obama Announces Steps to Reduce Dropout Rate and Prepare Students for College and Careers

The White House today announced Julianna Smoot has been named Deputy Assistant to the President and Social Secretary.  She joins the White House staff from the office of U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk, where she serves as Chief of Staff.   “Julianna shares our commitment to creating an inclusive, dynamic and culturally vibrant White House, and Michelle and I are pleased to have her join our team,” the President said

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White House Announces Julianna Smoot as Social Secretary

WASHINGTON – In his weekly address, President Barack Obama said that the nation cannot lose the current opportunity to finally enact meaningful health care reform.  At Thursday’s meeting on reform, both sides were able to find several areas of agreement, but there were some differences.  While the President is willing and eager to move forward with members of Congress from both parties, American families and businesses cannot afford to wait another generation for reform. The audio and video will be available online at www.whitehouse.gov at 6:00 am ET, Saturday, February 27, 2010. Remarks of President Barack Obama As Prepared for Delivery Weekly Address February 27, 2010 As the Winter Olympics draw to a close this weekend, I just want to take a minute to congratulate all the athletes who competed in these games.  And I especially want to say how proud I am of all the American men and women have achieved over the last few weeks.  Whether it was the men’s hockey team’s stunning upset of the Canadians on their way to the gold-medal game, Lindsey Vonn’s heroic gold-medal comeback from a shin injury, or Apolo Ohno becoming the most decorated American winter Olympian of all time, you can’t help but be inspired by the sheer grit and athletic prowess on display in Vancouver

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Weekly Address: President Obama Says Washington Must Use This Opportunity to Enact Health Reform

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated John Foster, Paul Ward and Gary M.

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President Obama Nominates John Foster, Paul Ward and Gary M. Gaskins to be U.S. Marshals

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama used his weekly address to call on Democratic and Republican leaders to attend next week’s health care meeting in good faith to find reforms that work for American families and small businesses.  With several health insurance companies announcing steep hikes in their rates – from 10 to over 30 percent – it is clear that the status quo, while good for the insurance industry, is bad for the American people.  After a year of exhaustive debate, it is time to move forward on reform.  The full audio of the address is HERE . The video can be viewed online at www.whitehouse.gov

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Weekly Address: President Obama Says it is Time to Move Forward on Health Care Reform