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Release of the President's Medical Exam
seen at 17:04, 28 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of President Obama’s call with President Michelle Bachelet of Chile
seen at 22:04, 27 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President on the Earthquake in Chile
seen at 22:04, 27 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

White House Announces Julianna Smoot as Social Secretary
seen at 17:04, 27 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Weekly Address: President Obama Says Washington Must Use This Opportunity to Enact Health Reform
seen at 12:04, 27 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement from the President and the First Lady on Desiree Rogers
seen at 21:04, 26 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 2/26/10
seen at 17:04, 26 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on Dominican Republic National Day
seen at 17:04, 26 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Briefing by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 2/26/10
seen at 17:04, 26 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Re-establishes President's Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Announces Members
seen at 17:04, 26 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President on Signing Executive Order on Historically Black Colleges and Universities
seen at 17:04, 26 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Names Members of Bipartisan National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform
seen at 17:04, 26 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Vice President Biden Issues Middle Class Task Force Annual Report
seen at 17:04, 26 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President in Discussion of Insurance Coverage at Bipartisan Meeting on Health Care Reform
seen at 17:04, 26 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs Executive Order Promoting Excellence, Innovation and Sustainability at Historically Black Colleges and Universities
seen at 03:04, 26 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President in Discussion on Insurance Reform at Bipartisan Meeting on Health Care Reform
seen at 22:04, 25 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President to the Pool After Morning Session
seen at 20:04, 25 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to Uruguay to Attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Jose Mujica
seen at 19:04, 25 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs Oklahoma Disaster Declaration
seen at 19:04, 25 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs Iowa Disaster Declaration
seen at 17:04, 25 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Discussion on Cost Containment at Bipartisan Meeting on Health Care Reform
seen at 17:04, 25 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Background on the National Medal of Arts and National Humanities Medal Awards Ceremony
seen at 17:04, 25 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Announces Members of the National Council on Federal Labor-Management Relations
seen at 17:04, 25 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by The President In Discussion of the Deficit at Bipartisan Meeting on Health Care Reform
seen at 17:04, 25 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at Presentation of the National Humanities Medal and the National Medal of the Arts
seen at 17:04, 25 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President, Senator Alexander, Speaker Pelosi, and Senator Reid in Opening Statements at Bipartisan Meeting on Health Care Reform
seen at 17:04, 25 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Nominates Goodwin Liu for the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, Judge Robert N. Chatigny for the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
seen at 21:04, 24 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by Senior Advisor for Recovery Act Implementation Ed DeSeve on Recipient Reporting Compliance
seen at 21:04, 24 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President to the Business Roundtable
seen at 20:04, 24 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate, 2/24/10
seen at 17:04, 24 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Nominates Three for District Court Bench
seen at 03:04, 24 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Nominates Four U.S. Attorneys
seen at 03:04, 24 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Nominates John Foster, Paul Ward and Gary M. Gaskins to be U.S. Marshals
seen at 03:04, 24 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Barack Obama Today Announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Kyiv, Ukraine to Attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Viktor Yanukovych, President-elect of Ukraine on February 25, 2010
seen at 22:04, 23 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Briefing by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 2/23/10
seen at 22:04, 23 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Notice of Continuation Concerning Cuba
seen at 17:04, 23 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Message to Congress Concerning Cuba
seen at 17:04, 23 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 2/23/10
seen at 17:04, 23 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Vice President Biden Hosts Conference Call with Mayors and County Officials to Discuss Recovery Act Implementation
seen at 00:04, 23 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Briefing by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 2/22/10
seen at 22:04, 22 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Calls for New Steps to Prepare America’s Children for Success in College and Careers
seen at 18:04, 22 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President and the Vice President to the National Governors Association
seen at 17:04, 22 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement from the President on Credit Card Bill Implementation
seen at 17:04, 22 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Toast Remarks by the President and Governor Douglas at the 2010 Governors' Ball
seen at 17:04, 22 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on the Passing of Alexander Haig
seen at 22:04, 20 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by The First Lady to the National Governors Association
seen at 22:04, 20 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Weekly Address: President Obama Says it is Time to Move Forward on Health Care Reform
seen at 12:05, 20 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Announces Help for Hardest Hit Housing Markets
seen at 22:06, 19 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by The President At Town Hall Meeting In Henderson, Nevada
seen at 22:04, 19 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President to the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce and The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority
seen at 22:04, 19 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Letter from the President to Congressional Committee Leadership
seen at 21:05, 19 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs Maryland Disaster Declaration
seen at 17:05, 19 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Help for the Hardest Hit Housing Markets
seen at 17:04, 19 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama, Department of Education Announce Race to the Top High School Commencement Challenge
seen at 17:04, 19 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by The President at A Reception for Senator Bennet
seen at 17:04, 19 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the First Lady at Fresh Food Financing Initiative
seen at 00:04, 19 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on the Settlement in the Black Farmers Lawsuit against USDA
seen at 22:09, 18 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Establishes Bipartisan National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform
seen at 19:06, 18 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement from the Press Secretary on the President's Meeting with His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama
seen at 19:06, 18 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks from First Lady Meeting with British Essay Contest Winners
seen at 19:04, 18 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by The President Establishing The National Commission On Fiscal Responsibility and Reform
seen at 17:04, 18 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at Grassroots Fundraiser for Senator Bennet
seen at 17:04, 18 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary on the President's Meeting with International Human Rights Activists
seen at 12:05, 18 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs Aboard Air Force One En Route Denver, Colorado; 2/18/2010
seen at 00:06, 18 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks of Vice President Biden at National Defense University - As Prepared for Delivery
seen at 00:04, 18 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on Ash Wednesday
seen at 18:05, 17 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary on King Juan Carlos I of Spain's visit to the White House
seen at 17:05, 17 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of The President and Vice President's Meeting with Ambassador Hill and General Odierno
seen at 17:05, 17 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

OP-ED by Vice President Joe Biden in Today's USA Today
seen at 17:05, 17 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Secretary LaHood Announces Funding for Over 50 Innovative, Strategic Transportation Projects through Landmark Competitive TIGER Program
seen at 17:05, 17 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President in Conversation with the International Space Station Crew and the Space Shuttle Endeavour Crew via Satellite
seen at 17:04, 17 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Recovery by the Numbers
seen at 17:04, 17 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President and the Vice President on the One-Year Anniversary of the Signing of the Recovery Act
seen at 17:04, 17 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Briefing by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 2/17/10
seen at 00:08, 17 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 730
seen at 22:07, 16 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Briefing by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 2/16/10
seen at 22:05, 16 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary on Naming Robert Ford as U.S. Ambassador to Damascus
seen at 20:07, 16 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Obama Administration Announces Loan Guarantees to Construct New Nuclear Power Reactors in Georgia
seen at 20:04, 16 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on Lithuania Day
seen at 20:04, 16 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President on Energy in Lanham, Maryland
seen at 18:04, 16 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 2/16/10
seen at 17:05, 16 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Administration Officials Visiting Over 35 Communities This Week to Survey Recovery Act Progress, Job Creation at One-Year Mark
seen at 17:04, 16 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Croatia
seen at 17:04, 16 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

The Vice President's Annual Report to the President on Progress Implementing the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
seen at 03:04, 16 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on Serbian National Day
seen at 19:05, 15 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on Serbian National Day
seen at 17:04, 15 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on Senator Bayh Retirement
seen at 17:04, 15 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement from Jay Carney, Communications Director for the Vice President
seen at 19:05, 14 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Announces Special Envoy to the Organization of the Islamic Conference
seen at 21:04, 13 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Announces Special Envoy to the Organization for Islamic Conference
seen at 19:05, 13 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Weekly Address: President Obama Praises Restoration of Pay-As-You-Go
seen at 12:05, 13 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by NSC Spokesman Mike Hammer on National Security Advisor Jim Jones' Visit to Afghanistan and Pakistan February 8-12
seen at 22:05, 12 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Letter from the President to the Speaker Regarding FY 2011 Budget Amendments
seen at 22:05, 12 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Briefing by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 2/12/10
seen at 22:04, 12 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary on Haiti
seen at 21:05, 12 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Read-out by The Press Secretary on The President's Call with Prime Minister Hariri of Lebanon
seen at 21:04, 12 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary on H.J. Res. 45
seen at 21:04, 12 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Sebelius, Solis Announce Nearly $1 Billion Recovery Act Investment in Advancing Use of Health IT, Training Workers for Health Jobs of the Future
seen at 19:05, 12 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Letter from the President to the Speaker Regarding Amendments to FY 2010 Proposals in the FY 2011 Budget
seen at 17:05, 12 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement From the Press Secretary on Release of the Draft Bipartisan Senate Jobs Bill
seen at 18:04, 11 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Vice President Biden, Administrator Jackson host Conference Call with Governors and Mayors to Discuss Recovery Act Implementation
seen at 17:04, 11 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Briefing by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs and CEA Chair Christina Romer, 2/11/10
seen at 17:04, 11 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Dr. Christina Romer Discusses the Economic Report of the President
seen at 17:04, 11 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on Senate Confirmations
seen at 03:05, 11 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the President's call with President-elect Yanukovych of Ukraine
seen at 00:06, 11 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at "In Performance at the White House: A Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement"
seen at 17:04, 10 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

News Conference by the President, 2/9/10
seen at 22:05, 9 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Briefing by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 2/9/10
seen at 20:06, 9 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President Before Meeting with Bipartisan Leaders of the House and Senate
seen at 18:04, 9 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

First Lady Michelle Obama Launches Let's Move: America's Move to Raise a Healthier Generation of Kids
seen at 18:04, 9 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at Signing of Memorandum on Childhood Obesity
seen at 17:04, 9 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Joint Statement by The European Union and The United States Calling On The Iranian Government To Fulfill Its Human Rights Obligations
seen at 17:04, 8 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on the Passing of Congressman John Murtha
seen at 00:07, 8 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by The President at Democratic National Committee Meeting
seen at 17:04, 6 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Weekly Address: President Obama Calls for New Steps to Support America's Small Businesses
seen at 12:05, 6 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Outlines Latest in a Series of New Small Business Proposals
seen at 20:05, 5 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President on Jobs with Small Business Owners
seen at 20:04, 5 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary on the Upcoming Visit of Prime Minister Brian Cowen of Ireland
seen at 17:04, 5 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 2/5/10
seen at 17:04, 5 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama and CIA Director Panetta Speak at CIA Memorial Service
seen at 17:04, 5 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers Christina Romer on the Employment Situation in January
seen at 17:04, 5 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks and Q&A by the President at DNC Fundraising Reception
seen at 17:04, 5 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at DNC Fundraising Dinner
seen at 17:04, 5 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Nominates David Fein and Timothy Purdon to Serve as US Attorneys
seen at 21:04, 4 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Nominates Four to Serve on the United States District Court Bench
seen at 17:05, 4 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate 2/4/10
seen at 17:05, 4 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement from The President on House Passage of PAYGO
seen at 17:05, 4 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 2/4/10
seen at 17:05, 4 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 2/4/10
seen at 17:05, 4 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Announces Another Key Administration Post, 2/4/10
seen at 17:05, 4 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at the National Prayer Breakfast
seen at 17:04, 4 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the Vice President's Meeting with President of the Italian Chamber of Deputies Fini
seen at 00:06, 4 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Briefing by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 2/4/10
seen at 00:05, 4 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Obama Announces Steps to Boost Biofuels, Clean Coal
seen at 22:09, 3 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Briefing by White House Deputy Press Secretary Bill Burton, 2/3/10
seen at 22:06, 3 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by The President and The Vice President at Meeting with Governors on Energy Policy
seen at 22:04, 3 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Obama Anuncia Medidas para Impulsar Biocombustibles, Carbón Limpio
seen at 21:04, 3 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Letter from the President Regarding North Korea
seen at 19:05, 3 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Announces Members of the Committee for the Preservation of the White House
seen at 19:05, 3 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at the Senate Democratic Policy Committee Issues Conference
seen at 18:04, 3 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Outlines New Small Business Lending Fund
seen at 21:04, 2 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Vice President Biden, Dr. Jill Biden to Lead U.S. Delegation to Opening Weekend of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games
seen at 21:04, 2 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs North Carolina Disaster Declaration
seen at 21:04, 2 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the First Lady Before Meeting with Members of Congress and Cabinet Secretaries
seen at 21:04, 2 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Gaggle by Deputy Press Secretary Bill Burton aboard Air Force One en route Manchester, New Hampshire, 2/2/10
seen at 20:04, 2 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Presidential Nomination Sent to the Senate, 2/2/10
seen at 17:04, 2 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Notice of Continuation Regarding Cote d'Ivoire
seen at 17:04, 2 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama to Outline New Small Business Lending Fund
seen at 17:04, 2 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President in Town Hall Meeting in Nashua, New Hampshire
seen at 00:04, 2 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate, 2/1/10
seen at 22:05, 1 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Interview of the President by YouTube
seen at 22:04, 1 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Briefing by OMB Director Peter Orszag and Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers Christina Romer
seen at 21:04, 1 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Briefing by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 2/1/10
seen at 21:04, 1 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of Vice President Biden's Meeting with Iraqi Vice President Tariq al-Hashimi
seen at 17:05, 1 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the President's call with Chilean President-elect Sebastian Piñera
seen at 17:05, 1 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the President's call with King Abdullah of Jordan
seen at 17:05, 1 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Bills Signed Today, 2/1/10
seen at 17:05, 1 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Briefing by OMB Director Peter Orszag and Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers Christina Romer
seen at 17:04, 1 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President on the Budget
seen at 17:04, 1 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.