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Weekly Address: President Obama Calls on GOP Leadership to Put Aside Partisan Politics and Focus on Strengthening the Economy
seen at 12:04, 30 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement from John Brennan, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counter-Terrorism
seen at 03:04, 30 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs and Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism John Brennan
seen at 03:04, 30 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President
seen at 00:04, 30 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the President's Call with Former South African President Thabo Mbeki About Sudan
seen at 21:04, 29 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Obama Administration Releases Report Outlining Benefits of Expensing Proposal in Encouraging Business Expansion, Hiring Now
seen at 19:04, 29 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement of White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs
seen at 19:04, 29 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President on the Economy in Beltsville, Maryland
seen at 18:04, 29 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Background on the President’s Visit to Stromberg Sheet Metal in Beltsville, Maryland Today
seen at 17:04, 29 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on Presidential Elections in Cote d’Ivoire
seen at 03:04, 29 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the Vice President's Meeting on Iraq
seen at 03:04, 29 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Gaggle on the President's Upcoming Trip to Asia
seen at 19:04, 28 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Gaggle on the President's Upcoming Trip to India
seen at 00:04, 28 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at Domestic Violence Awareness Event
seen at 00:04, 28 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Background on the President’s Domestic Violence Awareness Event Today
seen at 19:04, 27 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on the Passing of Nestor Kirchner
seen at 17:04, 27 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on the Tsunami in Indonesia
seen at 03:04, 27 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs Puerto Rico Disaster Declaration
seen at 00:04, 27 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks of Dr. Jill Biden at The Women's Conference
seen at 22:04, 26 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of President Obama's Phone Call with Pakistani President Asif Zardari
seen at 21:04, 26 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the First Lady at the Women's Conference with California First Lady Maria Shriver
seen at 21:04, 26 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at a DCCC Dinner
seen at 17:04, 26 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at DCCC General Reception
seen at 14:04, 26 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President on Small Businesses and the Economy in Woonsocket, Rhode Island
seen at 00:04, 26 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by Dennis Ross, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for the Central Region AIPAC National Summit
seen at 00:04, 26 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Gaggle by Deputy Press Secretary Bill Burton en route Rhode Island
seen at 22:04, 25 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on National Work and Family Month
seen at 21:04, 25 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

FACT SHEET: How Small Businesses Can Benefit From the Small Business Jobs Act
seen at 17:04, 25 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at Las Vegas "Moving America Forward" Rally
seen at 17:04, 25 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at a Rally in Minneapolis, Minnesota
seen at 17:04, 25 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at a DCCC Dinner in Minneapolis, Minnesota
seen at 17:04, 25 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Weekly Address: Warns of GOP Efforts to Repeal Wall Street Reform - Including Foreclosure Protections
seen at 12:04, 23 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Letter from the President Regarding the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Democratic Republic of the Congo
seen at 00:04, 23 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Notice from the President Regarding the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Democratic Republic of the Congo
seen at 00:04, 23 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at an Event for Senator Boxer in Los Angeles, California
seen at 00:04, 23 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at Los Angeles "Moving America Forward" Rally
seen at 00:04, 23 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on the Passing of Bishop Arthur M. Brazier
seen at 21:04, 22 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Announces Denis McDonough as Deputy National Security Advisor
seen at 17:04, 22 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at a DNC Dinner in Palo Alto, California
seen at 14:04, 22 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs Aboard Air Force One en route San Francisco, CA
seen at 03:04, 22 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on the Passing of Paul Miller
seen at 00:04, 22 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs Wisconsin Disaster Declaration
seen at 00:04, 22 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs Nebraska Disaster Declaration
seen at 00:04, 22 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at a Rally for Senator Murray in Seattle, Washington
seen at 00:04, 22 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President to Overflow Crowd at University of Washington
seen at 00:04, 22 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
seen at 22:04, 21 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President in a Discussion on Women and the Economy in Seattle, Washington
seen at 21:04, 21 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Partnership for Sustainable Communities Awards Grants to Build Infrastructure Nationwide
seen at 17:04, 21 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Background on the President’s Event in Seattle, Washington Today
seen at 17:04, 21 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at a Rally in Portland, Oregon
seen at 17:04, 21 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Jobs and Economic Security for America's Women Report
seen at 12:04, 21 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs Aboard Air Force One en route Portland, Oregon
seen at 03:04, 21 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of President Obama’s Meeting on Afghanistan and Pakistan
seen at 22:04, 20 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the First Lady at the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards Ceremony
seen at 21:04, 20 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Fact Sheet: Environmental Liabilities Settlement with GM
seen at 19:04, 20 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs Executive Order Renewing the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics
seen at 22:04, 19 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on Settlement Agreement in the Native American Farmers Lawsuit Against USDA
seen at 22:04, 19 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at Signing of Executive Order for the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans
seen at 22:04, 19 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at a DSCC Dinner in Rockville, Maryland
seen at 14:04, 19 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of President Obama's call with Prime Minister David Cameron
seen at 03:04, 19 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at White House Science Fair
seen at 00:04, 19 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama to Award Medal of Honor
seen at 22:04, 18 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary
seen at 22:04, 18 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama to Host White House Science Fair
seen at 17:04, 18 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Background on the White House Science Fair
seen at 17:04, 18 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President and First Lady at a Reception for Governor Ted Strickland
seen at 17:04, 18 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama to Host White House Science Fair
seen at 14:04, 18 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at a rally for Governor Deval Patrick
seen at 14:04, 18 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at DSCC Fundraiser
seen at 14:04, 18 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

WEEKLY ADDRESS: President Obama: Washington Republicans "Rewarding Corporations That Create Jobs and Profits Overseas"
seen at 12:04, 16 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary
seen at 00:04, 16 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on the Coast Guard Authorization Act
seen at 00:04, 16 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President and Vice President at an Event for Chris Coons and the DSCC
seen at 00:04, 16 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Gaggle by Deputy Press Secretary Bill Burton en Route Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
seen at 19:04, 15 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Honors Nation's Top Scientists and Innovators
seen at 18:04, 15 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs on Social Security Economic Recovery Payment
seen at 17:04, 15 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama to Host White House Science Fair
seen at 17:04, 15 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Letter and Notice from the President on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Narcotics Traffickers Centered in Colombia
seen at 00:04, 15 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs New York Disaster Declaration
seen at 00:04, 15 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the President’s Call with President Piñera of Chile
seen at 00:04, 15 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President in a Youth Town Hall
seen at 00:04, 15 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs North Carolina Disaster Declaration
seen at 22:04, 14 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of Vice President Biden's Call with Ukrainian President Yanukovych
seen at 22:04, 14 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs Minnesota Disaster Declaration
seen at 14:04, 14 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks of First Lady Michelle Obama in Support of Senator Russ Feingold
seen at 14:04, 14 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary
seen at 00:04, 14 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President on the American Opportunity Tax Credit
seen at 21:04, 13 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at a "Moving America Forward" Town Hall
seen at 14:04, 13 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
seen at 03:04, 13 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on the 10th Anniversary of the al-Qa'ida Terrorist Attack Against the USS Cole
seen at 00:04, 13 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary
seen at 00:04, 13 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on the Chilean Miners
seen at 00:04, 13 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of President Obama’s Briefing with DHS Secretary Napolitano and TSA Administrator Pistole on Transportation Security
seen at 00:04, 13 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of President Obama's Call with Latvian Prime Minister Dombrovskis
seen at 00:04, 13 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Declaraciones del Presidente sobre la reconstrucción de la infraestructura de Estados Unidos
seen at 17:04, 12 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at Reception for the DCCC and Representative Ron Klein
seen at 14:04, 12 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at a Dinner for the DCCC and Representative Ron Klein
seen at 14:04, 12 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the President's Call with Prime Minister Cameron of the United Kingdom
seen at 00:04, 12 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary on S. 3729
seen at 21:04, 11 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by President Obama on Diamond and Mortensen Being Awarded the 2010 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Science
seen at 20:04, 11 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by President Obama on the Parliamentary Elections in Kyrgyzstan
seen at 20:04, 11 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President on Rebuilding America's Infrastructure
seen at 18:04, 11 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Holds Meeting on Infrastructure Investment, New Report Shows Positive Economic Impact on States and Communities
seen at 17:04, 11 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by President Obama on the Passing of Albertina Walker
seen at 03:04, 11 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President and the Vice President at a DNC "Moving America Forward" Rally in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
seen at 03:04, 11 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President Commending The Declaration on Aviation Security
seen at 03:04, 10 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Weekly Address: President Obama Underscores Commitment to Strengthening Our Education System
seen at 12:04, 9 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of Vice President Biden's Call with Kurdistan Regional Government President Massoud Barzani
seen at 00:04, 9 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Letter from the President Regarding an Export Waiver for China
seen at 00:04, 9 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of President Obama's Call with Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt
seen at 00:04, 9 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at the Signing of the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010
seen at 22:04, 8 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by Vice President Biden on General Jim Jones and Tom Donilon
seen at 21:04, 8 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President Announcing the Departure of General Jim Jones, National Security Advisor
seen at 21:04, 8 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President on the Economy in Bladensburg, Maryland
seen at 19:04, 8 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on the Awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to Liu Xiaobo
seen at 17:04, 8 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at Reception for Alexi Giannoulias
seen at 14:04, 8 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at Rally for Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley
seen at 00:04, 8 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary
seen at 21:04, 7 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on the Intelligence Authorization Act
seen at 21:04, 7 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on the Retirement of Archbishop Desmond Tutu
seen at 17:04, 7 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at a DNC Dinner in Cresskill, New Jersey
seen at 17:04, 7 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Read-out of the President's Call with Ecuadoran President Rafael Correa
seen at 00:04, 7 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President Awarding the Medal of Honor to Staff Sergeant Robert Miller
seen at 21:04, 6 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at the 2010 Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit
seen at 14:04, 6 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at Reception for the Diplomatic Corps
seen at 00:04, 6 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President and Dr. Jill Biden at White House Summit on Community Colleges
seen at 20:04, 5 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Background on the White House Summit on Community Colleges
seen at 18:04, 5 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of President Obama’s Video Teleconference with President Karzai
seen at 17:04, 5 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks for Gen. James L. Jones, National Security Advisor at the Sochi Security Council Gathering, Sochi Russia
seen at 17:04, 5 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs Arizona Disaster Declaration
seen at 00:04, 5 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Letter from the President Regarding the Report to Congress on Afghanistan-Pakistan Policy
seen at 00:04, 5 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at a Meeting of the President's Economic Recovery Advisory Board
seen at 00:04, 5 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama to Announce Launch of Skills for America’s Future
seen at 18:04, 4 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Weekly Address: President Obama Lauds Clean Energy Projects as Key to Creating Jobs and Building a Stronger Economy
seen at 17:04, 4 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on the Occasion of the 20th Anniversary of the Reunification of East and West Germany
seen at 17:04, 4 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Mensaje Semanal: El Presidente Obama elogia proyectos de energía limpia como clave para la creación de trabajos y para construir una economía más sólida
seen at 14:04, 4 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Weekly Address: President Obama Lauds Clean Energy Projects as Key to Creating
seen at 14:04, 2 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama to Award Medal of Honor
seen at 00:04, 2 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Read-out of the President's Call with Guatemalan President Colom
seen at 00:04, 2 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the NSC Spokesman Mike Hammer on the Resolution on Elimination of Discrimination Against Women at the U.N. Human Rights Council
seen at 00:04, 2 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by NSC Spokesman Mike Hammer on National Security Advisor General Jim Jones’ Travel to Germany and Russia October 2-6
seen at 00:04, 2 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Read-out of the President's Call with Russian President Medvedev
seen at 21:04, 1 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Vice President Biden Delivers New Report to the President on Recovery Act Progress
seen at 20:04, 1 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by President Obama Praising Admiral Thad Allen's Service
seen at 20:04, 1 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at DNC Dinner in Washington, DC
seen at 18:04, 1 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at the Departure of Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel
seen at 18:04, 1 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by President Obama on California Health Benefits Exchange Legislation
seen at 17:04, 1 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on the Occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the Founding of the Republic of Cyprus
seen at 17:04, 1 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at DNC Gen44 Event
seen at 17:04, 1 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the NSC Spokesman Mike Hammer on the Freedom of Assembly and Association Resolution at the U.N. Human Rights Council
seen at 03:04, 1 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 3081
seen at 00:04, 1 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by President Obama on Introduction of Senator Menendez’s Bill to Fix Broken
seen at 00:04, 1 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on National Voter Registration Month
seen at 00:04, 1 October in Whitehouse Press Briefings.