Statement from the President Praising House Passage of H.R.627, the Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights

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THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                              April 30, 2009 STATEMENT FROM THE PRESIDENT PRAISING HOUSE PASSAGE OF H.R.627, THE CREDIT CARDHOLDERS’ BILL OF RIGHTS Today, under the leadership of Representatives Barney Frank, Carolyn Maloney, and Luis Gutierrez, members of both parties in the House of Representatives came together to protect American consumers, paving the way toward real, meaningful credit card reform. While Americans have a responsibility to live within their means and pay what they owe, credit card companies have a responsibility to set rules that are fair and transparent.

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Statement from the President Praising House Passage of H.R.627, the Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights

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THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                              April 30, 2009 STATEMENT FROM THE PRESIDENT PRAISING HOUSE PASSAGE OF H.R.627, THE CREDIT CARDHOLDERS’ BILL OF RIGHTS Today, under the leadership of Representatives Barney Frank, Carolyn Maloney, and Luis Gutierrez, members of both parties in the House of Representatives came together to protect American consumers, paving the way toward real, meaningful credit card reform. While Americans have a responsibility to live within their means and pay what they owe, credit card companies have a responsibility to set rules that are fair and transparent

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Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate, 4-30-09

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THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                   April 30, 2009 NOMINATION SENT TO THE SENATE: Charles A. Blanchard, of Arizona, to be General Counsel of the Department of the Air Force, vice Mary L. Walker, resigned

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Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate, 4-30-09

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THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                   April 30, 2009 NOMINATION SENT TO THE SENATE: Charles A. Blanchard, of Arizona, to be General Counsel of the Department of the Air Force, vice Mary L.

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Briefing by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 4/30/09

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THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary ______________________________________________________ For Immediate Release                        April 30, 2009 PRESS BRIEFING BY PRESS SECRETARY ROBERT GIBBS James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:54 P.M. EDT MR

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Briefing by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 4/30/09

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THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary ______________________________________________________ For Immediate Release                        April 30, 2009 PRESS BRIEFING BY PRESS SECRETARY ROBERT GIBBS James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:54 P.M.

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Remarks by the President at Kick-off for Wounded Warrior Soldier Ride

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THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secrectary For Immediate Release April 30, 2009 REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT AT KICK-OFF FOR WOUNDED WARRIOR SOLDIER RIDE South Lawn 2:25 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you.

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Remarks by the President at Kick-off for Wounded Warrior Soldier Ride

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THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secrectary For Immediate Release April 30, 2009 REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT AT KICK-OFF FOR WOUNDED WARRIOR SOLDIER RIDE South Lawn 2:25 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you

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President Obama on Breathing New Life into Chrysler

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President Obama announced earlier today a plan to resuscitate Chrysler through bankruptcy protection and a deal with Fiat. After consulting with my Auto Task Force, I can report that the necessary steps have been taken to give one of America’s most storied automakers, Chrysler, a new lease on life.

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Video: President Obama on His 100th Day in Office

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Yesterday President Obama reflected on the foundation for change he has laid in his first 100 days in Arnold, MO, and later at a White House press conference. Watch a video of highlights from yesterday or read the transcript from the press conference..

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