Political News – Newsletter for March 18, 2011

President Obama Signs Massachusetts Disaster Declaration

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The President today declared a major disaster exists in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and ordered Federal aid to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery efforts … Read more >>>.

Nominations Sent to the Senate

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Gineen Maria Bresso, of Florida, to be a Member of the Election Assistance Commission for a term expiring December 12, 2013.  (Reappointment)
Anthony Bryk, of … Read : Nominations Sent to the Senate.

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts

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WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts:

Richard Howorth, Member, Board of Directors of … Read more »»».

President Obama Announces Key Administration Post

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WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post:
 
Gineen M. Bresso, Commissioner, Election Assistance … Read more : President Obama Announces Key Administration Post.

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission Greg Jaczko and Deputy Secretary of Energy Dan Poneman, 3/17/2011

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James S. Brady Press … Read more >>>.

Remarks by the President on the Situation in Japan

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Rose Garden … Read more >>.

Statement by Press Secretary Jay Carney on Senate Passage of the Three-Week Continuing Resolution

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Today, the Senate passed a short-term funding bill that avoids a government shutdown and gives Congress the time to find common ground on a …. Source article  : Statement by Press Secretary Jay Carney on Senate Passage of the Three-Week Continuing Resolution.

Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Enda Kenny of Ireland

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Oval Office … Read more »».

Remarks by the President at Friends of Ireland Luncheon

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U.S. Capitol …. Original article  : Remarks by the President at Friends of Ireland Luncheon.

Readout of the President’s call with Japanese Prime Minister Kan

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The President spoke this evening by telephone with Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan to discuss the status of ongoing relief efforts in Japan, including …. Source  : Readout of the President’s call with Japanese Prime Minister Kan.

Statement by the President on the Passing of Jim Tyree

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Michelle and I were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jim Tyree. Jim was a quintessential Chicagoan, a South Side kid from …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Statement by the President on the Passing of Jim Tyree.