BRIEFING ROOM

Secretary Clinton in the Middle East

Secretary of State Clinton speaks at a donor’s conference for Gaza recovery in Egypt.

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Sebelius at HHS

"Kathleen Sebelius has a remarkable intellect, unquestioned integrity, and the kind of pragmatic wisdom you’ll tend to find in a Kansan," President Obama said as he announced the Kansas Governor as his nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. He also announced Nancy Ann DeParle as his choice to lead the White House Office for Health Reform.

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Cyber review underway

John Brennan, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism, provides an update on the National Security Council and Homeland Security Council's review of our communications and information infrastructure (i.e., cyberspace).

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Keeping Promises

President Obama explains how the budget he sent to Congress will fulfill the promises he made as a candidate, and assures special interests that he is ready for the fight.

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Friday Extras

Closing out the day: OMB Director Orszag clears up another misconception, the EPA raises another question. More on Green Jobs, high-speed rail, and another federal governent blog you should know about.