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THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Vice President ——————————————————— For Immediate Release June 11, 2009 VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN KICKS OFF "ROAD TO RECOVERY" TOUR IN PENNSYLVANIA Vice President Biden kicked off his "Road to Recovery" tour this morning in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, where he attended the groundbreaking for the Route 34 bridge project. The Vice President, who is joined by Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood on this tour, is traveling to communities across the country highlighting Recovery Act funds at work creating jobs and improving our nation’s infrastructure. The Vice President previously visited the Route 34 bridge back in February, one week before the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act passed
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THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary ______________________________________________________ For Immediate Release June 11, 2009 SCHEDULE OF JUDGE SOTOMAYOR’S CAPITOL HILL MEETINGS THURSDAY, JUNE 11 Today, Judge Sotomayor will visit Capitol Hill to meet with the following Senators: Senator Daniel Akaka Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison Senator Bill Nelson Senator Jack Reed Senator Debbie Stabenow Senator Jon Tester Senator Mark Udall
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THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary _____________________________________________ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 11, 2009 Statement by the Press Secretary on the President’s call with President Rafael Correa of Ecuador The President spoke with President Correa yesterday to congratulate him on his recent reelection and to commend the people of Ecuador for their commitment to democracy. The President stated his desire to deepen our bilateral relationship and to maintain an ongoing dialogue that can ensure a productive relationship based on mutual respect. President Obama expressed his support for a vibrant democracy in Ecuador that includes a free and independent press as the means of promoting human prosperity, security and dignity, which are important goals for both of our countries and for the people of the Americas. ##
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THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary ________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release June 10, 2009 NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Robert V. Abbey, of Nevada, to be Director of the Bureau of Land Management, vice James L. Caswell, resigned
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THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary _____________________________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release June 10, 2009 Statement by President Obama on Holocaust Museum Shooting "I am shocked and saddened by today’s shooting at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
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The White House Office of the Press Secretary ______________________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release June 10, 2009 PRESS BRIEFING BY PRESS SECRETARY ROBERT GIBBS AND SECRETARY OF COMMERCE GARY LOCKE James S.
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The White House Office of the Press Secretary _______________________________________________________________________ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 10, 2009 READOUT OF THE PRESIDENT’S CALL WITH CREIGH DEEDS This afternoon, President Obama called Creigh Deeds to congratulate him on running a terrific campaign and winning a hard-fought race. He told Deeds that he is committed to helping him win this November to bring about the economic recovery that the people of Virginia demand and deserve.
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THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary ______________________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release June 10, 2009 President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals for key administration posts: Joan Evans, Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Legislative Affairs, Department of Veterans Affairs; Warren F. "Pete" Miller, Jr., PhD, Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy, Department of Energy; and John R.
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THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary ________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release June 10, 2009 Statement of President Barack Obama on Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities The United States and Portugal have a strong and long standing friendship.
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THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary __________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release June 10, 2009 Statement by the Press Secretary on the President’s call with King Abdullah of Jordan The President called King Abdullah of Jordan today to discuss his recent visits to Saudi Arabia and Egypt. The President reiterated his commitment to work hard to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a two-state solution, as he underscored in his speech in Cairo