President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 7-30-09

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

President Obama to celebrate educational benefits for post 9/11 service members

On Monday, August 3, President Obama will join VA Secretary Shinseki, Senator Webb and other administration officials to mark the implementation of the Post-9/11 GI Bill.

Vice President Biden Hosts Conference Calls with Governors and Local Officials to Discuss Recovery Act Implementation, 7-30-09

Earlier today, the Vice President hosted two conference calls with Governors and Mayors/County Executives from across the country to discuss implementation of the Recovery Act.

President Obama Signs Maine Disaster Declaration, 7-30-09

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Maine and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, and landslides during the period of June 18 to July 8, 2009.

President Obama Names Medal of Freedom Recipients

President Obama today named 16 recipients of the 2009 Presidential Medal of Freedom. America’s highest civilian honor, the Medal of Freedom is awarded to individuals who make an especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, cultural or other significant public or private endeavors.

Statement from the President on Health Insurance Reform Efforts in Congress

I want to thank the members of both the Senate and House of Representatives for continuing their work on health reform to provide more stability and security for Americans who have insurance, and quality, affordable coverage for those who don’t.

Vice President Biden to Address the 2009 National Urban League Conference in Chicago

On Friday morning, July 31, Vice President Joe Biden will address the “2009 National Urban League Conference: The Path to Power,” in Chicago, IL. Marc H. Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League, will introduce Vice President Biden.

Background On The Presidents Events In North Carolina And Virginia Today

On Wednesday, the President will conduct a town hall discussion about the impact of skyrocketing cost of health care and the need for real reform with Raleigh small business owners, employees and residents. He will be introduced by Sara Coleman, owner of the Cupcake Shoppe Bakery in Raleigh (bio below), and then deliver prepared remarks followed by taking questions from the audience.

Presidential Nomination Sent To The Senate, 7-29-09

Robert D. Hormats, of New York, to be United States Alternate Governor of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development for a term of five years;

Statement by the Press Secretary on HJ Res 56