Political News – Weekly Newsletter for March 14-21, 2011
Monday, March 21, 2011
Readout of President Obama’s Meeting with Secretary Gates and General Petraeus
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The President, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, and General David Petraeus met today to discuss our ongoing efforts in Afghanistan, including the effectiveness of …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Readout of President Obama’s Meeting with Secretary Gates and General Petraeus.
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chairman Greg Jaczko and Deputy Secretary of Energy Dan Poneman, 3/14/2011
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James S. Brady Press Briefing Room
1:07 P.M. EDT
MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, everyone. Over the weekend, as you know, the President was briefed multiple times …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chairman Greg Jaczko and Deputy Secretary of Energy Dan Poneman, 3/14/2011.
Nominations Sent to the Senate
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NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE:
Dan Arvizu, of Colorado, to be a Member of the National Science Board, National Science Foundation, for a term expiring …. Source article : Nominations Sent to the Senate.
Remarks By The President In Drop-By- To Student Overflow
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Kenmore Middle School, Arlington, … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Remarks By The President In Drop-By- To Student Overflow.
Remarks by the President on Education in Arlington, Virginia
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Kenmore Middle School
Arlington, Virginia
10:24 A.M. EDT
THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! Hello! (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you so much. (Applause.) Thank you. Everybody have a …. Original source : Remarks by the President on Education in Arlington, Virginia.
Op-ed by Vice President Biden in the International Herald Tribune: The Next Steps in the U.S.-Russia Reset
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The full text of the op-ed by Vice President Biden is printed below. The piece, published in today’s International Herald Tribune, can be read … Original source on Gaea Times at : Op-ed by Vice President Biden in the International Herald Tribune: The Next Steps in the U.S.-Russia Reset.
President Obama Calls on Congress to Fix No Child Left Behind Before the Start of the Next School Year
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a speech at Kenmore Middle School, President Obama urged Congress to fix No Child Left Behind (NCLB) before the start …. Original article on Gaea Times at : President Obama Calls on Congress to Fix No Child Left Behind Before the Start of the Next School Year.
Op-ed by President Obama in the Arizona Daily Star: We must seek agreement on gun reforms
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The full text of the op-ed by President Barack Obama is printed below. The piece, published in today’s Arizona Daily Star, can be read …. Source : Op-ed by President Obama in the Arizona Daily Star: We must seek agreement on gun reforms.
Statement from the Press Secretary on the Ongoing U.S. Response to the Earthquakes and Tsunami in Japan
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Our thoughts and our prayers remain with the people of Japan. The President has been kept fully briefed on developments and the response throughout … Read more >>>.
Statement from the Press Secretary on violence in Yemen and Bahrain
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The United States strongly condemns the violence that has taken place in Yemen and Bahrain today. We urge the governments of these countries to … Read more >>.
Statement from the Press Secretary on the terrorist attack in the West Bank
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We condemn in the strongest possible terms the murder of five Israelis in a terrorist attack in the northern West Bank, and we offer … Read : Statement from the Press Secretary on the terrorist attack in the West Bank.
Statement from National Security Council Spokesman Tommy Vietor on Alan Gross
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Today’s sentencing adds another injustice to Alan Gross’s ordeal. He has already spent too many days in detention and should not spend one more. … Read : Statement from National Security Council Spokesman Tommy Vietor on Alan Gross.
Statement from the Press Secretary on Arab League announcements today
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We welcome this important step by the Arab League, which strengthens the international pressure on Gaddafi and support for the Libyan people. The international … Original article on : Statement from the Press Secretary on Arab League announcements today.
Readout of President Obama’s meeting with his national security team on Libya
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At today’s meeting, the President and his national security team reviewed the situation in Libya and options to increase pressure on Gaddafi. In particular, …. Source : Readout of President Obama’s meeting with his national security team on Libya.
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 3/15/2011
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2:18 P.M. EDT
MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon. I apologize for the fact that we’re running a little late here today. Before I get started, …. Original article : Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 3/15/2011.
Statement by Press Secretary Jay Carney on House Passage of the Three-Week Continuing Resolution
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The short-term funding bill passed in the House of Representatives today gives Congress some breathing room to find consensus on a long-term measure that … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Statement by Press Secretary Jay Carney on House Passage of the Three-Week Continuing Resolution.
Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Jay Carney and Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economic Affairs Mike Froman Previewing the President’s Trip to Latin America
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James S. Brady Press … Read more »»».
Remarks By The First Lady At National League Of Cities Conference
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Marriott Wardman Park, Washington, … Original source on Gaea Times at : Remarks By The First Lady At National League Of Cities Conference.
Fact Sheet: The U.S.-Brazil Economic Relationship
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STRENGTHENING ECONOMIC TIES CONTRIBUTE TO JOBS AND GROWTH
The United States and Brazil, the two largest economies and the two largest democracies in the Western …. Original source : Fact Sheet: The U.S.-Brazil Economic Relationship.
Fact Sheet: The U.S. Relationship with Central and South America
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AN EMERGING PARTNERSHIP FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH
President Obama is committed to enhancing U.S. leadership in Central and South America, and at the same time, recognizing …. Original article : Fact Sheet: The U.S. Relationship with Central and South America.
Remarks by the President at a DNC Event
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Marriott Wardman Park Hotel …. Read the original article : Remarks by the President at a DNC Event.
Nominations Sent to the Senate
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Mary Geiger Lewis, of South Carolina, to be United States District Judge for the District of South Carolina, vice Henry F. Floyd.
Jane Margaret Triche-Milazzo, … Read more : Nominations Sent to the Senate.
President Obama Nominates Two to the United States District Court
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WASHINGTON- Today, President Obama nominated Mary Geiger Lewis and Judge Jane Margaret Triche-Milazzo to United States District Court judgeships.
“These women have had distinguished legal … Read more >>>.
Remarks by the First Lady at White House Kitchen Garden Planting
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South Lawn …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Remarks by the First Lady at White House Kitchen Garden Planting.
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 3/16/2011
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James S. Brady Press …. Original source : Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 3/16/2011.
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting on Iraq
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The Vice President chaired a monthly Cabinet-level meeting today to discuss the current political, economic, and security situation in Iraq. Attendees included Secretary of …. Source : Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting on Iraq.
Presidential Proclamation???150th Anniversary of the Unification of Italy
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A PROCLAMATION
On March 17, Italy celebrates the 150th anniversary of its unification as a single state. On this day, we join with Italians everywhere …. Read the original article : Presidential Proclamation–150th Anniversary of the Unification of Italy.
Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Jay Carney, Senior Director for Western Hemisphere Affairs Daniel Restrepo and Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications Ben Rhodes
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James S. Brady Press …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Jay Carney, Senior Director for Western Hemisphere Affairs Daniel Restrepo and Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications Ben Rhodes.
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.
CEA Releases Sixth Quarterly Report on the Economic Impact of the Recovery Act
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WASHINGTON, DC – The Council of Economic Advisers today released its latest quarterly report on the economic impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment …. Original article on Gaea Times at : CEA Releases Sixth Quarterly Report on the Economic Impact of the Recovery Act.
Remarks by the President on the Situation in Libya
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East Room … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Remarks by the President on the Situation in Libya.
Presidential Proclamation???National Poison Prevention Week
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A Proclamation
Each day, emergency rooms treat nearly 2,000 Americans for accidental poisonings, and dozens die as a result of ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise exposing … Read more : Presidential Proclamation–National Poison Prevention Week.
Vice President Biden Announces New Communications Director
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Washington, D.C. – The Vice President announced today that Shailagh Murray will serve as his Communications Director, starting next month. She succeeds Jay Carney, …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Vice President Biden Announces New Communications Director.
Statement by the President on violence in Yemen
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I strongly condemn the violence that has taken place in Yemen today and call on President Saleh to adhere to his public pledge to … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Statement by the President on violence in Yemen.
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.J. Res. 48.
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On Friday, March 18, 2011, the President signed into law:
H.J. Res. 48, which provides FY 2011 appropriations through Friday, April 8, 2011, for continuing … Original source on Gaea Times at : Statement by the Press Secretary on H.J. Res. 48..
Op-ed by President Obama in USA Today: Jobs at top of Latin America agenda
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The full text of the op-ed by President Barack Obama is printed below. The piece titled, “Jobs at Top of Latin America Agenda” was … Read : Op-ed by President Obama in USA Today: Jobs at top of Latin America agenda.
Readout of President Obama’s Calls with Prime Minister Cameron and President Sarkozy
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Following the successful adoption today of UN Security Council Resolution 1973 on Libya, President Obama called Prime Minister David Cameron of the United Kingdom …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Remarks by President Obama, Vice President Biden, and Prime Minister Enda Kenny of Ireland at a St. Patrick’s Day Reception
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President Obama Signs Illinois Disaster Declaratoin
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The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Illinois and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts …. Read the original article : President Obama Signs Illinois Disaster Declaratoin.
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call to President Karzai
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Earlier today, Vice President Biden called President Karzai to get an update on the situation in Afghanistan and to underscore our ongoing commitment to … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call to President Karzai.
Remarks by the President at CEO Business Summit in Brasilia, Brazil
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Tryp Convention Brasil 21 Center
Brasilia, Brazil
4:04 P.M. BRT
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Boa tarde. Thank you very much. Please, please, everybody be seated. It …. Source : Remarks by the President at CEO Business Summit in Brasilia, Brazil.
Remarks by the President on Libya
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Tryp Convention Brasil 21 Center
Brasilia, Brazil
5:07 P.M. BRT
THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Today I authorized the Armed Forces of the United States to begin …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Remarks by the President on Libya.
The United States and Brazil: The Fact Sheets
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President Obama and President Rousseff enjoyed fruitful and productive meetings during the President's visit to Brasilia. They highlighted their country's already existing strong bilateral … Original source on Gaea Times at : The United States and Brazil: The Fact Sheets.
Remarks by President Obama and President Rousseff of Brazil in Exchange of Toasts at Official Lunch in Brasilia, Brazil
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Palácio do Itamaraty
Brasilia, Brazil
2:13 P.M. BRT
PRESIDENT ROUSSEFF: (As translated.) President of the United States; Madam Michelle Obama; Mr. Vice President of the Republic Michel …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Remarks by the President during U.S.-Brazil CEO Forum Discussion in Brasilia, Brazil
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Palácio do Itamaraty
Brasilia, Brazil
1:33 P.M. BRT
THE PRESIDENT: I just want to begin by thanking President Rousseff for her extraordinary hospitality, to the Brazilian companies …. Read the original article : Remarks by the President during U.S.-Brazil CEO Forum Discussion in Brasilia, Brazil.
Remarks by President Obama and President Rousseff of Brazil in Brasilia, Brazil
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Palacio do Planalto
Brasilia, Brazil
12:54 P.M. BRT
PRESIDENT ROUSSEFF: (As translated.) Your Excellency Barack Obama, President of the United States of America; ladies and gentlemen; members …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Remarks by President Obama and President Rousseff of Brazil in Brasilia, Brazil.
Joint Statement by President Rousseff and President Obama
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At the invitation of President Dilma Rousseff, the President of the United States of America, Barack Obama, paid a State Visit to Brazil on … Read more »».
Remarks by the First Lady at Brazilian Youth Cultural Event
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Oca da Tribo Restaurant
Brasilia, Brazil
11:40 A.M. Brazil Time
MRS. OBAMA: Well, thank you. Very good. (Laughter.)
Well, hello, everybody. Bom Dia. (Laughter.) Is that it? (Applause.) … Read more >>>.
Statement by the President on the Passing of Warren Christopher
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Michelle and I were saddened to hear that Warren Christopher has passed away. Deeply dedicated to serving his country, Warren's career ranged from the [..] Read the original article: here.
The President Announces Economic Lessons to be Learned from Countries on the Latin America Trip
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WASHINGTON – In his weekly address, President Obama discussed his trip to Latin America and the importance of strengthening our economic partnership with the …. Source : Gaea News Network.