Briefing by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 5/27/2009

Nellis Solar Power System Tour Nellis Air Force Base Las Vegas NV

President Obama will tour the photovoltaic array at Nellis Air Force Base, seeing first-hand how solar energy is being used to generate clean electricity supplies – including 25% of the base’s total power.

Remarks By The Vice President At A Middle Class Task Force Meeting Building A Strong Middle Class Through A Green Economy

Remarks by the President at signing of the Weapons Systems Acquisition Reform Act

Background On Bill Signing Ceremony For The Weapons Systems Acquisition Reform Act

President Obama will sign the Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act of 2009 (S. 454) into law in the Rose Garden.

White House Announces Open Government Website, Initiative

Today, the White House is announcing a groundbreaking new means of engaging the public in policymaking at www.whitehouse.gov/open and through a formal outreach published in the Federal Register. This innovative approach provides several ways to supplement the expertise of government employees with the knowledge and know-how of the American people. It also will result in a more open, accessible federal decision-making process.

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 5-6-09

Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals for key administration posts: Tara O'Toole, Under Secretary for Science & Technology, Department of Homeland Security and Laurie O. Robinson, Assistant Attorney General, Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice.

Opening Remarks By The Vice President At The Economic Recovery Implementation Cabinet Meeting

Remarks by the President at the National Academy of Sciences Annual Meeting

President Obama Announces Members of Science and Technology Advisory Council

WASHINGTON – Today, during remarks at the National Academy of Sciences, President Barack Obama announced the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST).