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President Obama State of The Union Address 2009

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1111th Congress, 1st Session – – – – – – – – – – – – – House Document 111–1PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS BEFORE A JOINT SESSION OF CONGRESSMESSAGEFROMTHE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATESTRANSMITTINGTHE PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS BEFORE A JOINT SESSION OF CONGRESS ON THE STATE OF THE UNIONFEBRUARY 25, 2009.—Message and accompanying papers

White Cane Safety Day, 2009

jeffkowalski — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:45:17 GMT

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Administration of Barack H. Obama, 2009 Proclamation 8439—White Cane Safety Day, 2009 October 15, 2009By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation All Americans deserve the freedom to participate in every aspect of our society and pursue their full measure of happiness. For blind Americans, the white cane is a potent symbol of

United Nations Day, 2009

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Administration of Barack H. Obama, 2009 Proclamation 8441—United Nations Day, 2009 October 19, 2009By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The United Nations was created 64 years ago by men and women from every corner of the world. These architects of international cooperation acted out of an idealism rooted in the hard-ea

President Obama's Remarks on Winning the Nobel Peace Prize

jeffkowalski — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:44:40 GMT

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Administration of Barack H. Obama, 2009 Remarks on Winning the Nobel Peace Prize October 9, 2009Good morning. Well, this is not how I expected to wake up this morning. After I received the news, Malia walked in and said, "Daddy, you won the Nobel Peace Prize, and it is Bo's birthday!" And then Sasha added, "Plus, we have a 3-day weekend coming up

National School Lunch Week, 2009

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Administration of Barack H. Obama, 2009 Proclamation 8436—National School Lunch Week, 2009 October 9, 2009By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Every young American deserves access to a wholesome, nutritious lunch. These meals prevent hunger and give our children the energy and nourishment they need to grow into healthy,

National Information Literacy Awareness Month, 2009

jeffkowalski — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:44:14 GMT

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Administration of Barack H. Obama, 2009 Proclamation 8429—National Information Literacy Awareness Month, 2009 October 1, 2009By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Every day, we are inundated with vast amounts of information. A 24-hour news cycle and thousands of global television and radio networks, coupled with an immen

National Forest Products Week, 2009

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Administration of Barack H. Obama, 2009 Proclamation 8442—National Forest Products Week, 2009 October 23, 2009By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation America's forests have helped spur the growth and development that has been indispensable to our Nation's success. They have provided timber and water, as well as habitat for

National Energy Awareness Month, 2009

jeffkowalski — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:43:49 GMT

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Administration of Barack H. Obama, 2009 Proclamation 8431—National Energy Awareness Month, 2009 October 2, 2009By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation A more prosperous future for our Nation's economy means making investments in energy efficiency and clean energy today. Well-funded energy research and development will not

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, 2009

jeffkowalski — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:43:35 GMT

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Administration of Barack H. Obama, 2009 Proclamation 8428—National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, 2009 October 1, 2009By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Domestic violence touches the lives of Americans of all ages, leaving a devastating impact on women, men, and children of every background and circumstance. A fam

National Cybersecruity Awareness Month, 2009

jeffkowalski — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:43:16 GMT

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Administration of Barack H. Obama, 2009 Proclamation 8427—National Cybersecruity Awareness Month, 2009 October 1, 2009By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Americans are constantly adopting new and innovative technologies. This exposure has dramatically increased our thirst for computers, smartphones, and other digital s

National Character Counts Week, 2009

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Administration of Barack H. Obama, 2009 Proclamation 8440—National Character Counts Week, 2009 October 19, 2009By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation In communities across America, people are working together to see our country through challenging times—educating our children, caring for the sick, and extending a hand to

National Arts and Humanities Month, 2009

jeffkowalski — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:42:47 GMT

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Administration of Barack H. Obama, 2009 Proclamation 8430—National Arts and Humanities Month, 2009 October 2, 2009By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Throughout our Nation's history, the power of the arts and humanities to move people has built bridges and enriched lives, bringing individuals and communities together t

Leif Erikson Day, 2009

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Administration of Barack H. Obama, 2009 Proclamation 8435—Leif Erikson Day, 2009 October 7, 2009By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation On this day in 1825, the ship Restauration landed in New York City after sailing for 3 months from Stavanger, Norway. The 52 passengers aboard represented the first organized emigration of

German-American Day, 2009

jeffkowalski — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:42:17 GMT

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Administration of Barack H. Obama, 2009 Proclamation 8434—German-American Day, 2009 October 6, 2009By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Comprising the Nation's largest ancestry group, German Americans have contributed to our collective identity since the first settlements were founded in the 17th century. Essential to t

General Pulaski Memorial Day, 2009

jeffkowalski — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:42:00 GMT

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Administration of Barack H. Obama, 2009 Proclamation 8438—General Pulaski Memorial Day, 2009 October 9, 2009By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Each year on this day, Americans pause to remember a patriot and champion of liberty who fought valiantly for the freedom of our Nation. During our struggle for independence, G

Fire Prevention Week, 2009

jeffkowalski — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:41:42 GMT

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Administration of Barack H. Obama, 2009 Proclamation 8432—Fire Prevention Week, 2009 October 2, 2009By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation As powerful as any force in the natural world, fire deserves our utmost attention. Unchecked, fire can destroy homes, devastate our environment, and, at its worst, injure or fatally ha

Death of Coretta Scott King

jeffkowalski — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:41:25 GMT

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120 STAT. 3760PROCLAMATION 7980—FEB. 6, 2006IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this third day of February, in the year of our Lord two thousand six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirtieth. GEORGE W. BUSHProclamation 7980 of February 6, 2006Death of Coretta Scott KingBy th

Columbus Day, 2009

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Administration of Barack H. Obama, 2009 Proclamation 8437—Columbus Day, 2009 October 9, 2009By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation More than 500 years have passed since Christopher Columbus set sail across the Atlantic Ocean in a bold attempt to expand human understanding of the known world. His voyage radically altered t

Child Health Day, 2009

jeffkowalski — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:40:52 GMT

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Administration of Barack H. Obama, 2009 Proclamation 8433—Child Health Day, 2009 October 2, 2009By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Our Nation has an obligation to provide access to affordable, high-quality health care for all our children. No child should be forced to go without medical attention because the cost of a

White House Visitors List

lmhstrumpet — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:48:08 GMT

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The White House Visitors list for the first 9 months of the Obama Administration.

Acting on our Global Energy and Climate Change Challenges

lmhstrumpet — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:40:55 GMT

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THE PITTSBURGH SUMMIT: ACTING ON OUR GLOBAL ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE CHALLENGES Today the Leaders at the Pittsburgh Summit made a critical commitment to phase out inefficient fossil fuel subsidies over the medium term while providing targeted support for the poorest. This groundbreaking effort will encourage the conservation of energy, improve our

Partnering on Food Security

lmhstrumpet — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:40:55 GMT

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THE PITTSBURGH SUMMIT: PARTNERING ON FOOD SECURITY At the Summit in L’Aquila, Italy in July, Leaders from thirty-six countries and international organizations committed to five principles for a food security initiative: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Stronger coordination among donors Support of comprehensive strategies Investment through country-owned plans Lever

Support for the Most Vulnerable

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THE PITTSBURGH SUMMIT: SUPPORT FOR THE MOST VULNERABLE Support for the world’s most vulnerable individuals and countries is a central aim of the G-20’s aggressive recovery actions. The G-20 has pursued a strategy that is built around three critical pillars: The Expanded Engagement of Effective International and Regional Institutions: To increase th

Bold and Coordinated Actions from Crisis to Recovery

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THE PITTSBURGH SUMMIT: BOLD AND COORDINATED ACTIONS FROM CRISIS TO RECOVERY At the time of the last G-20 Summit in April, the world appeared potentially on the brink of depression. To prevent that from happening, the G-20 Leaders came together in London and pledged to do whatever it took to restore confidence, growth and jobs. The forceful response

The Pittsburgh Summit: Key Accomplishments

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THE PITTSBURGH SUMMIT: KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS The Pittsburgh G-20 Summit marks a critical transition from crisis to recovery. When the G-20 last met in April, the world was facing the greatest challenge to the world economy in generations. The G-20 responded forcefully by committing to a coordinated set of policy actions that were unprecedented in sca

Framework for Strong, Sustainable, and Balanced Growth

lmhstrumpet — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:40:54 GMT

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THE PITTSBURGH SUMMIT: STRONG, SUSTAINABLE, AND BALANCED GROWTH President Obama has repeatedly called for the end of this “era of profound irresponsibility” and for international leaders to take steps, no matter how difficult or unpopular, to ensure when growth returns, the old imbalances do not. Today, the G-20 launched a Framework for Strong, Sus

Creating a 21st Century International Economic Architecture

lmhstrumpet — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:40:53 GMT

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THE PITTSBURGH SUMMIT: CREATING A 21ST CENTURY INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC ARCHITECTURE Dramatic changes in the world economy have not always been reflected in the global architecture for economic cooperation. This all started to change today. The G-20 Leaders reached an historic agreement to put the G20 at the center of their efforts to work toget

Statement From President Obama on the Disaster in American Samoa

lmhstrumpet — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:26:07 GMT

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Michelle and I send our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives in the earthquake and tsunami in American Samoa and the region.

President Obama Declares a Major Disaster Exists in American Samoa

lmhstrumpet — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:26:07 GMT

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The President tonight declared a major disaster exists in the Territory of American Samoa and ordered Federal aid to supplement Territory and local recovery efforts in the area struck by an earthquake, tsunami, and flooding beginning on September 29, 2009, and continuing.

Statement by the President on UN Security Council Resolution 1888

lmhstrumpet — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:26:07 GMT

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Today, the United States joins with the international community in sending a simple and unequivocal message: violence against women and children will not be tolerated and must be stopped.

Statement from the President on the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act

lmhstrumpet — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:26:06 GMT

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I applaud Chairmen Kerry and Boxer for their leadership on comprehensive energy reform. With the draft legislation they are announcing today, we are one step closer to putting America in control of our energy future and making America more energy independent

President Obama Extends Gulf Coast Rebuilding Office, Pushes for Improved Long-Term Recovery Following Catastrophic Disasters

lmhstrumpet — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:26:06 GMT

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Signaling his continued commitment to Katrina-Rita recovery, President Barack Obama announced he will visit the Gulf Coast in mid-October and see first-hand the progress in the region.

President Obama Announces His Intent to Nominate Rod Hunter to Export-Import Bank

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Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Roszell (Rod) Hunter as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States.

President Obama Announces Recovery Act Funding For GroundingBreaking Medical Research

lmhstrumpet — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:26:06 GMT

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In a visit to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) campus, President Barack Obama announced $5 billion in grant awards under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) to fund cutting-edge medical research in every state across America.

Fact Sheet Recovery to Discovery $5 Billion Recovery Act Investment in Scientific Research and Jobs

lmhstrumpet — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:26:06 GMT

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A $5 billion investment through the Recovery Act is the largest infusion of capital into biomedical research ever and is expected to support tens of thousands of jobs over the next two years, ranging from support staff and lab technicians to database managers and scientists.

AMENDING EXECUTIVE ORDER 13390

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By the authority vested in me as President by theConstitution and the laws of the United States of America,including the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and EmergencyAssistance Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.), and inorder to extend the work of the Coordinator of Federal Supportfor the Recovery and Rebuilding of the Gulf Coast Region,Executive Order 13390 of November 1, 2005, as amended, isfurther amended by striking "September 30, 2009," and insertingin lieu thereof "April 1, 2010."

Deputy National Security Advisor, NSC Chief of Staff Mark Lippert Returning to Active Duty in the US Navy

lmhstrumpet — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:12:01 GMT

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The White House today announced that Deputy National Security Director and National Security Council chief of staff Mark Lippert will be returning to active duty in the U.S. Navy.

President Obama Nominates Sanford Coats, Beth Phillips and Stephanie Villafuerte to be U.S. Attorneys

lmhstrumpet — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:12:01 GMT

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Today, President Obama nominated Sanford Coats, Beth Phillips and Stephanie Villafuerte to be U.S. Attorneys. Coats is a nominee for the Western District of Oklahoma, Phillips for the Western District of Missouri and Villafuerte for the District of Colorado.

Vice President Biden Announces End of Year Targets for Recovery Act Progress