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Presidential Delegation To Poland
seen at 11:47, 31 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Vice President Biden hosts conference calls with Governors and Mayors to discuss recovery act
seen at 11:47, 31 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Letter from the President to the Speaker of the House, 8/31/09
seen at 11:47, 31 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Vice President Biden to deliver remarks on Recovery Act and the economy
seen at 11:47, 31 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Briefing by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 8/31/09
seen at 11:35, 31 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary on Parliamentary Elections in Japan
seen at 11:47, 30 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Weekly Address: President Obama Marks Fourth Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina; Will Visit New Orleans Later This Year
seen at 11:47, 29 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President -- Eulogy for Senator Edward M. Kennedy
seen at 11:20, 29 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Briefing By Deputy Press Secretary Bill Burton, 8/27/2009
seen at 11:35, 27 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on the Death of Senator Ted Kennedy
seen at 11:47, 26 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the National Security Advisor General James L. Jones on the passing of Senator Kennedy
seen at 11:47, 26 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary on the death of His Eminence Abdul Aziz al-Hakim
seen at 11:47, 26 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President on the Passing of Senator Edward M. Kennedy
seen at 11:20, 26 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the Vice President on the Passing of Senator Edward M. Kennedy
seen at 11:20, 26 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

ADVISORY: Vice President Biden, Secretary Chu to Make Recovery Act Grant Awards Announcement
seen at 11:47, 25 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks By The President and Ben Bernanke at the Nomination of Ben Bernanke For Chairman Of the Federal Reserve
seen at 11:21, 25 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology PCAST releases report assessing H1N1 preparations
seen at 11:47, 24 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement from the Press Secretary on the Department of Justice Inquiry
seen at 11:47, 24 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Briefing by White House Deputy Press Secretary Bill Burton, 8/24/09
seen at 11:35, 24 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Gaggle By Deputy Press Secretary Bill Burton
seen at 11:35, 23 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Korea to attend the funeral of former President Kim Dae-jung
seen at 11:47, 21 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the President's call with Brazilian President Lula
seen at 11:47, 21 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Announces National HIV/AIDS Community Discussions
seen at 11:47, 21 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs Tennessee Disaster Declaration, 8/21/09
seen at 11:47, 21 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the President's meeting with former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle today
seen at 11:47, 21 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

WEEKLY ADDRESS: President Obama Debunks "Phony Claims" about Health Reform; Emphasizes Consumer Protections
seen at 11:47, 21 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Briefing by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 8/21/09
seen at 11:35, 21 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks of President Barack Obama in Ramadan Message
seen at 11:21, 21 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President on the recent elections in Afghanistan
seen at 11:21, 21 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary on the release of Abdel Basset Mohamed al-Megrahi
seen at 11:47, 20 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Vice President Biden Announces Availability of Nearly $1.2 Billion in Grants to Help Hospitals and Doctors Use Electronic Health Records
seen at 11:47, 20 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Briefing by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 8/20/09
seen at 11:35, 20 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Radio Interview of the President by Michael Smerconish
seen at 11:21, 20 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at the Organizating for America National Health Care Forum
seen at 11:21, 20 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Vice President Biden, Secretary Duncan highlight recovery act success in Florida
seen at 11:48, 19 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Background on the Ceremony to Honor 2008 Nascar Sprint Cup Champion Jimmie Johnson at the White House Today
seen at 11:48, 19 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call with Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki
seen at 11:48, 19 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Today: Background Conference Call with Senior Administration Official to Discuss Cash for Clunkers
seen at 11:48, 19 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Briefing by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 8/19/09
seen at 11:35, 19 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President honoring 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion Jimmie Johnson
seen at 11:21, 19 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on the Death of Former President Kim Dae-jung of the Republic of Korea
seen at 11:48, 18 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Vice President Biden to Travel to Chicago, Illinois
seen at 11:48, 18 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary on the meeting between President Obama and former President Clinton
seen at 11:48, 18 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Briefing by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 8/18/09
seen at 11:35, 18 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by President Obama and President Mubarak of Egypt during press availability
seen at 11:21, 18 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Vice President Biden to Travel to Orlando, Florida
seen at 11:48, 17 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by President Obama on the August 17th explosion in Nazran, Ingushetiya
seen at 11:48, 17 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by Press Secretary on the Release of John Yettaw
seen at 11:48, 17 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Gaggle by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs aboard Air Force One en route Andrews Air Force Base, 8/17/09
seen at 11:35, 17 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at the Veterans of Foreign Wars convention
seen at 11:21, 17 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Background on Today's Grand Junction, CO Town Hall Event
seen at 11:48, 15 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Gaggle By Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 8/15/09
seen at 11:35, 15 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks By The President In Town Hall On Health Care Grand Junction Colorado
seen at 11:21, 15 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Background on the President's town hall in Montana today
seen at 11:48, 14 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Rescheduled: President Obama to honor Nascar Champion at the White House
seen at 11:48, 14 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs on the Appointment of Two Senior Officials Responsible for Iraqi Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons
seen at 11:48, 14 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 8/14/09
seen at 11:48, 14 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs Kentucky Disaster Declaration
seen at 11:48, 14 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Weekly Address: President Obama Says Health Reform Will Put Patients' Interests Ahead of Insurance Company Profits
seen at 11:48, 14 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President in town hall on health care, Belgrade, Montana
seen at 11:21, 14 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement from Vice President Biden on launch of 2.3 billion recovery act green manufacturer tax credit program
seen at 11:48, 13 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Notice regarding the Export Administration Act
seen at 11:48, 13 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Letter regarding the Export Administration Act
seen at 11:48, 13 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement from the Press Secretary regarding drug interdiction assistance to Colombia
seen at 11:48, 13 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs Iowa Disaster Declaration
seen at 11:48, 13 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Letter from the President to the Speaker of the House
seen at 11:48, 13 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement of the Press Secretary
seen at 11:48, 13 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Briefing by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 8/13/09
seen at 11:35, 13 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Background on reception for Justice Sonia Sotomayor
seen at 11:48, 12 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Background on Medal of Freedom ceremony
seen at 11:48, 12 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 838 and S. 1107
seen at 11:48, 12 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Obama Administrations Rural Tour Stops in Western Alaska
seen at 11:48, 12 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Briefing by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 8/12/09
seen at 11:35, 12 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President and Justice Sotomayor at reception in her honor
seen at 11:21, 12 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at the Medal of Freedom ceremony
seen at 11:21, 12 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement from the President on the passing of Eunice Kennedy Shriver
seen at 11:48, 11 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Background on the President's trip to Portsmouth, New Hampshire today
seen at 11:48, 11 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement from the Vice President on the Passing of Eunice Kennedy Shriver
seen at 11:48, 11 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on Aung San Suu Kyi's conviction and sentencing
seen at 11:48, 11 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Gaggle by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs aboard Air Force One en route New Hampshire, 8/11/09
seen at 11:35, 11 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at Town Hall on Health Insurance Reform in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
seen at 11:21, 11 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

North American Leaders' Declaration on Climate Change and Clean Energy
seen at 11:49, 10 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Joint statement by North American leaders
seen at 11:49, 10 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

North American Leaders' Declaration on H1N1
seen at 11:49, 10 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

North American Leaders Summit: Energy Deliverables
seen at 11:49, 10 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Conference by President Obama, President Calderon of Mexico, and Prime Minister Harper of Canada
seen at 11:49, 10 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Gaggle by Deputy Press Secretary Bill Burton on Air Force One en route Andrews Air Force Base, 8/10/09
seen at 11:35, 10 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Gaggle by White House Deputy Press Secretary Bill Burton on Air Force One en route Guadalajara, Mexico, 8/9/09
seen at 11:35, 9 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Nominates Jane Stranch for United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, Judge Thomas Vanaskie for United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
seen at 11:49, 7 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Nominates Edward Milton Chen, Dolly Gee and Richard Seeborg to Serve on the District Court Bench
seen at 11:49, 7 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Nominates Steven O'Donnell as U.S. Marshal for the District of Rhode Island
seen at 11:49, 7 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Nominates Three More U.S. Attorneys
seen at 11:49, 7 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary
seen at 11:49, 7 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on the 11th Anniversary of the Embassy bombings in Kenya and Tanzania
seen at 11:49, 7 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Presidential nomination sent to the Senate, 8-7-09
seen at 11:49, 7 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary on the visit of Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada to the White House
seen at 11:49, 7 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Bill signed into law
seen at 11:49, 7 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Obama Administration Officials Travel America, Talk Clean Energy Economy
seen at 11:49, 7 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Announces Another Key Administration Post, 8/7/09
seen at 11:49, 7 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Weekly Address: President Obama Calls Health Insurance Reform Key to Stronger Economy and Improvement on Status Quo
seen at 11:49, 7 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Briefing on the President's Upcoming Trip to Guadalajara, 8-6-09
seen at 11:35, 7 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Briefing by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 8/7/09
seen at 11:35, 7 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at rally for State Senator Creigh Deeds, 8-6-09
seen at 11:21, 7 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President ar fundraiser for State Senator Creigh Deeds, 8-6-09
seen at 11:21, 7 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President on the economy in the rose garden
seen at 11:21, 7 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Essay on community colleges by Dr. Jill Biden in Forbes
seen at 11:49, 6 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 8-6-09
seen at 11:49, 6 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Nominations Sent to the Senate 08/06/2009
seen at 11:49, 6 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Nominations Sent to the Senate 8/6/09
seen at 11:49, 6 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Nominations Sent to the Senate 08/06/09
seen at 11:49, 6 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by President Barack Obama on Passage of Cash for Clunkers Extension
seen at 11:49, 6 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Today: Briefing with Senior Administration Officials on the President's Weekend Trip to Guadalajara
seen at 11:35, 6 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Briefing by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 8/6/09
seen at 11:35, 6 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by John Brennan at the Center for Strategic and International Studies
seen at 11:21, 6 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President before Meeting with John Roos, Ambassador-Designate to Japan
seen at 11:21, 6 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President on the Confirmation of Judge Sonia Sotomayor
seen at 11:21, 6 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Barack Obamas video message to the AGOA Forum
seen at 11:50, 5 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on the release of Laura Ling and Euna Lee
seen at 11:50, 5 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

2.4 Billion in Grants to Accelerate the Manufacturing and Deployment of the Next Generation of US Batteries and Electric Vehicles
seen at 11:50, 5 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Christina Romer and John Brennan to deliver speeches in Washington, DC on Thursday morning
seen at 11:49, 5 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama to Host Town Hall in Portsmouth Area on Tuesday
seen at 11:49, 5 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Media Advisory: Press Credentialing for the President's Trip to Martha's Vineyard
seen at 11:49, 5 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Gaggle by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs on Air Force One en route South Bend, Indiana, 8/5/09
seen at 11:35, 5 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President on the Economy in Wakarusa, Indiana
seen at 11:21, 5 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 08-04-09
seen at 11:50, 4 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Presidential nominations sent to the Senate, 8-04-09
seen at 11:50, 4 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Advisory-White House hosts briefing on green economy opportunities
seen at 11:50, 4 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the President's Meeting with the National Commander and Executive Director of the American Legion
seen at 11:50, 4 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the Presidents Call with Russian President Medvedev
seen at 11:50, 4 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Presidential Nomination Sent To The Senate, 8-4-09
seen at 11:50, 4 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of Vice President Bidens Call with Georgian President Saakashvili
seen at 11:50, 4 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Briefing by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 8/4/09
seen at 11:35, 4 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the Vice President on the Economic Impact of the Recovery Act
seen at 11:21, 4 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Background on the post-9-11 GI bill
seen at 11:50, 3 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Supporting our troops: The post 9/11 Gi Bill
seen at 11:50, 3 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Vice President Biden to Travel to Detroit, Michigan
seen at 11:50, 3 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary on the visit of President Mubarak of Egypt to the White House
seen at 11:50, 3 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Briefing by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 8/3/09
seen at 11:35, 3 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President on the Post-9/11 Gi Bill at George Mason University
seen at 11:21, 3 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks of President Obama and His Highness Sheikh Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait
seen at 11:21, 3 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement from the President on the news that the remains of Capt. Michael "Scott" Speicher have been recovered
seen at 11:50, 2 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement from the President on House Energy and Commerce Committee Passage of Health Insurance Reform
seen at 11:50, 1 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.