WEEKLY ADDRESS: President Barack Obama Discusses New White House Report on an American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan

In the weekly address released today, President Barack Obama discussed a new White House report on an American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan, which outlines the tangible impact that the plan will have on our economy.

President's calls to foreign leaders

This afternoon, President Obama made phone calls to three foreign leaders and to the Secretary General of the United Nations.

Letter from OMB Director Orszag to Senator Conrad

Text of a January 22, 2009, letter from OMB Director Peter Orszag to Senator Kent Conrad.

President Barack Obama Announces Key DOJ Appointees

WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced the following Department of Justice (DOJ) appointees: David Kris, Assistant Attorney General for National Security; Tony West, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Division; Lanny Breuer, Assistant Attorney General for Criminal; and Christine Varney, Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust.

BACKGROUND: President Obama signs Executive Orders on Detention and Interrogation Policy

Executive Order requires closure of the Guantanamo detention center no later than one year from the date of the Order. Closure of the facility is the ultimate goal but not the first step. The Order establishes a review process with the goal of disposing of the detainees before closing the facility.