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PressSec

  1. RT @whitehouse: BREAKING: Obama immigration reform speech Tues in El Paso. Use #immigration to share thoughts now, during, after.
  2. We've released some behind-the-scenes photos of the President's day as the operation against bin Laden unfolded: http://bit.ly/ifhF7S.
  3. POTUS has long supported ending oil company subsidies and is encouraged by signs of GOP openness to the idea: http://is.gd/ES3iII.
  4. Positive sign: Rep. Ryan today called for eliminating oil & gas company subsidies that cost taxpayers $$$$: http://is.gd/X3sow5.
  5. re signing statements: as a candidate, POTUS spoke out against their abuse, not their appropriate use. See answer #4: http://is.gd/npbvfA
  6. re fiscal reform: per POTUS, we need bi-partisan agreement on a balanced approach. those who say "my way or the highway" aren't serious.
  7. .@KiRa_Mc: POTUS committed to protect investments in education, other priorities even as we cut spending elsewhere: http://is.gd/urIta7
  8. re reporters missing in Libya: we are very concerned but can't go into detail. We're working hard to assist them in any way we can.
  9. Apologies to all for soliciting questions yesterday and then not responding. Got pulled into meetings, etc.
  10. . @KatrinaNation - To be sure, I didn't agree with ALL the Pulitzer picks! Dog bites man is generally not news, or compelling opinion.
  11. As a former Moscow correspondent, I like seeing the work of the NYT's Clifford Levy and Ellen Barry recognized: http://is.gd/lQxxAO
  12. An impressive collection of Pulitzer Prize winners this year: http://is.gd/rIPl3L. Click through to the stories - well worth it.
  13. glimmers of hope in red sox nation after someone besides beckett wins a game yesterday: http://is.gd/glyl8T
  14. i brief today at 12 noon. What questions would you have if you were in the briefing room?
  15. POTUS will discuss his balanced approach to fiscal responsibility at town halls in Virginia (Tues), California (Wed) and Nevada (thur).
  16. More good news: Red Sox open @ Rangers, 4:05 pm EDT. Lester takes mound v Wilson. Will check score /between/ meetings. Not during. Never.
  17. See fact sheet (http://is.gd/AXOcdF) and blog post by Sec. LaHood on clean fleets partnership (http://is.gd/ejWXaF).
  18. Just had Scott Davis, CEO of UPS, stop by my office. He had positive things to say about job growth and POTUS' Clean Fleets Partnership.