What Government Did Today

WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key administration post: Ward Brehm, Member, Board of Directors of the African Development Foundation President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key administration post: Ward Brehm, Nominee for Member, Board of Directors of the African Development Foundation Ward Brehm is the founder and chairman of The Brehm Group, Inc., an estate planning/life insurance consulting firm that works with family investment offices.  Brehm was appointed chairman of the United States African Development Foundation (USADF) in 2004 by President Bush, and he served in that role until 2008. Brehm recently helped found Equal World Coffee, an enterprise that imports Rwandan specialty coffee and pays the farmer coops top prices, while marketing the coffee through American non-profit organizations that retain all the retail profits as a way to raise funds for their specific causes

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President Obama Announces Another Key Administration Post, 6/8/10

WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key administration posts: James F. Entwistle, Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Department of State Mimi E. Alemayehou, Member, Board of Directors of the African Development Foundation Johnnie Carson, Member, Board of Directors of the African Development Foundation President Obama said, “I am proud to nominate such accomplished and dedicated individuals to these important roles.

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President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 6/8/10

MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY SUBJECT: Deferred Enforced Departure for Liberians Since 1991, the United States has provided safe haven for Liberians who were forced to flee their country as a result of armed conflict and widespread civil strife, in part through granting Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The armed conflict ended in 2003 and conditions improved such that TPS ended effective October 1, 2007

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Presidential Memorandum– Deferred Enforced Departure for Liberians

THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary ______________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release                                  October 16, 2009 REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT AT POINTS OF LIGHT 20TH ANNIVERSARY Texas A&M University College Station, Texas 4:39 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  Thank you so much.  Thank you.  So, howdy, Aggies

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Remarks by the President at Points of Light 20th Anniversary, College Station, Texas

THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary ___________________________________________________________________________ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                              September 11, 2009 President Obama to Hold Presidential Forum on Service Hosted by former President George H.W. Bush October event at Bush Presidential Library will celebrate Daily Point of Light award winners, build upon United We Serve summer service initiative WASHINGTON, D.C.

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President Obama to Hold Presidential Forum on Service Hosted by former President George H.W. Bush

THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary ________________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release                          February 27, 2009 Aboard Air Force One En route Andrews Air Force Base 3:30 P.M. EST             MR

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Press Gaggle by Robert Gibbs – 2/27/09

  THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary ———————————————————————- For Immediate Release                             February 27, 2009 A PROCLAMATION BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Consumer education helps every American who enters the marketplace.  When making a purchase, consumers should know their rights and should learn about goods and services before they buy.  This knowledge allows consumers to make sound decisions and protects families and individuals from fraud and abuse.  Consumer vigilance also prevents problems before they arise.  During National Consumer Protection Week, we highlight consumer education efforts to help Americans make wise decisions.  Federal, State, and local agencies; private sector organizations; and consumer advocacy groups band together to encourage Americans to learn about the protections the law affords and to take full advantage of the resources available for consumers of every age.

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National Consumer Protection Week, 2009

President Bush on Thursday said, “I also acted on this timeless belief, to whom much is given, much is required. We have been given a lot in our country. And it’s not only in our strategic interests that we deal with hunger and disease, it is in our moral interest that we do so, as well.

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President Bush Commemorates Foreign Policy Achievements and Presents Medal of Freedom to Ambassador Ryan Crocker

President Bush on Thursday said, “It has been the privilege of a lifetime to serve as your President. There have been good days and tough days.

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President Bush Makes Farewell Address to the Nation

Tonight, President Bush will deliver his farewell address to the Nation from the East Room of the White House, and discuss the journey traveled over the past eight years and the course ahead. The President will thank the American people for allowing him to serve and thank the military for serving our Nation and keeping us safe. The following are excerpts from the President’s address as prepared for delivery, followed by supporting facts and data.

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Fact Sheet: President Bush: Farewell Address to the Nation