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President Obama Signs New York Major Disaster Declaration

Published March 16, 2009 at 10:50 a.m.

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of New York and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by a severe winter storm during the period of December 11-31, 2008 ...

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A NOTICE FROM THE PRESIDENT ON ZIMBABWE

Published March 16, 2009 at 10:50 a.m.

On March 6, 2003, by Executive Order 13288, the President declared a national emergency and blocked the property of persons undermining democratic processes or institutions in Zimbabwe, pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) ...

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Nomination of Seth David Harris, of New Jersey, to be Deputy Secretary of Labor

Published March 16, 2009 at 10:50 a.m.

Seth David Harris, of New Jersey, to be Deputy Secretary of Labor, vice Howard Radzely, resigned ...

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White House Forum on Health Reform Attendees and Breakout Session Participants

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Published March 16, 2009 at 10:50 a.m.

President Obama will deliver remarks to open the White House Forum on Health Reform in the East Room this afternoon ... These remarks will be open press ...

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Vice President Biden Announces Funds in Public Transportation

Published March 16, 2009 at 10:50 a.m.

Vice President Joe Biden, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, and Miami Mayor Manny Diaz today announced the availability of $8.4 billion from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to states and local transportation authorities to repair and build America’s public transportation infrastructure ...

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President Obama Signs Major Disaster Declaration for Indiana

Published March 16, 2009 at 10:49 a.m.

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Indiana and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by a severe winter storm during the period of January 26-28, 2009 ...

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President Obama and Vice President Biden to Hold Recovery Act Implementation Conference

Published March 16, 2009 at 10:49 a.m.

On Thursday, March 12th, President Obama and Vice President Biden will hold a White House Recovery and Reinvestment Act Implementation Conference to ensure that dollars invested and spent as part of the Recovery act are effective, transparent and efficient ...

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Upcoming Working Visit by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil to Washington

Published March 16, 2009 at 10:49 a.m.

President Obama will meet with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil at the White House on Saturday, March 14 ... Brazil is a close friend and partner of the United States and the President looks forward to discussing ways in which the two countries can strengthen cooperation on global and hemispheric challenges ...

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President Obama Announces Key State Department Appointments

Published March 16, 2009 at 10:49 a.m.

Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals for key State Department posts: Esther Brimmer, Assistant Secretary for International Organizations; Phil Gordon, Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs; and Melanne Verveer, Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues ...

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President Obama Announces Key Treasury Appointments

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Published March 16, 2009 at 10:49 a.m.

Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals for key posts at the Treasury Department: David S. Cohen, Assistant Secretary of Treasury, Terrorist Financing; Alan B. Krueger, Assistant Secretary of Treasury, Economic Policy; and Kim N. Wallace, Assistant Secretary of Treasury, Legislative Affairs ... Each of the nominees is currently serving as a Counselor to the Secretary of Treasury ...

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