6/17/2009
Below is a list of expected attendees at the President’s remarks on regulatory reform in the East Room today:
6/17/2009
Today, President Obama appointed 28 members to the President’s Commission on White House Fellowships. This accomplished group of citizens representing a broad range of backgrounds, interests, and professions are responsible for recommending a group of exceptional men and women to the President for selection as White House Fellows.
6/17/2009
President Obama will lay out a comprehensive regulatory reform plan this afternoon to modernize and protect the integrity of our financial system. While this crisis has had many causes, it is clear now that the government could have done more to prevent these problems from growing out of control and threatening our overall economy.
6/17/2009
Today at 3:00PM EDT, OPM Director John Berry will hold an on the record conference call with reporters to discuss President Obama’s Presidential Memorandum regarding federal benefits and non-discrimination.
6/17/2009
Today, in a video message, President Obama unveiled United We Serve, an extended call to service challenging all Americans to help lay a new foundation for growth in this country by engaging in sustained, meaningful community service. The initiative will be led by the Corporation for National and Community Service, the federal agency dedicated to fostering service in communities across the country.
6/17/2009
Today, Judge Sotomayor will visit Capitol Hill to meet with the following Senators:
6/16/2009
President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Ts. Elbegdorj, President-elect of Mongolia, on June 18, 2009
6/16/2009
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of South Dakota and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding beginning on March 11, 2009, and continuing.
6/16/2009
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Arkansas and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding beginning on April 27, 2009, and continuing.
6/16/2009
Today, President Barack Obama announced the formation of the White House Office of Olympic, Paralympic and Youth Sport.
