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Remarks by the President and the Vice President to the National Governors Association
seen at 19:04, 28 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

OP-ED by Dr. Jill Biden in the Philadelphia Inquirer: "Harnessing Community Colleges"
seen at 18:04, 28 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on the Passing of Frank W. Buckles
seen at 18:04, 28 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the First Lady and Dr. Jill Biden to the National Governors Association
seen at 18:04, 28 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

FACT SHEET: The Affordable Care Act: Supporting Innovation, Empowering States
seen at 17:04, 28 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Nomination Sent to the Senate
seen at 03:04, 28 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
seen at 00:04, 28 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Announces Key Administration Post
seen at 00:04, 28 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

FACT SHEET: A Win for States and Taxpayers: President Obama's Plan to Cut Red Tape, Give States Flexibility, and Save Money
seen at 00:04, 28 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of President Obama’s Call with Canadian Prime Minister Harper
seen at 00:04, 28 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney and U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations Susan Rice, 2/28/2011
seen at 00:04, 28 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by National Security Council Spokesman Tommy Vietor on Iran
seen at 12:04, 27 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on Bahrain
seen at 12:04, 27 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President and Governor Gregoire of Washington in an Exchange of Toasts at the 2011 Governors' Dinner
seen at 12:04, 27 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of President Obama's Call with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany
seen at 12:04, 26 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Weekly Address: "Investments in Education, Innovation, and Infrastructure are an Essential Down Payment on our Future"
seen at 12:04, 26 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 514
seen at 22:04, 25 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

White House Announces Jeremy Bernard as Social Secretary
seen at 19:04, 25 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of President Obama's Call with Prime Minister Erdogan of Turkey
seen at 17:04, 25 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of Mr. Donilon's Call Yesterday with the Crown Prince of Bahrain
seen at 14:04, 25 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on Libya Sanctions
seen at 12:04, 25 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Letter from the President Regarding Libya Sanctions
seen at 12:04, 25 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on Anniversaries Being Observed in Kuwait
seen at 03:04, 25 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Notice from the President regarding the the annual renewal of the Cuba emergency
seen at 00:04, 25 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Message from the President regarding the the annual renewal of the Cuba emergency
seen at 00:04, 25 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 2/25/2011
seen at 00:04, 25 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
seen at 21:04, 24 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the First Lady at Motown Music Series Student Workshop
seen at 21:04, 24 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at Meeting with the President's Council on Jobs and Competitiveness
seen at 21:04, 24 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on Algeria Lifting its State of Emergency
seen at 03:04, 24 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at "In Performance At The White House: The Motown Sound"
seen at 03:04, 24 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of President Obama’s Calls with President Sarkozy of France, Prime Minister Cameron of the United Kingdom and Prime Minister Berlusconi of Italy
seen at 00:04, 24 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 2/24/2011
seen at 00:04, 24 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 2/23/2011
seen at 21:04, 23 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Announces Key Administration Post
seen at 19:04, 23 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of President Obama's Call with the President of Mexico
seen at 14:04, 23 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the President's call to Prime Minister Key of New Zealand
seen at 03:04, 23 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Announces Members of the President's Council on Jobs and Competiveness
seen at 00:04, 23 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement on the visit of Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard to the White House
seen at 00:04, 23 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on the Anniversary of the Death of Orlando Zapata Tamayo
seen at 00:04, 23 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary on the Designation of Iranian Officials Responsible for or Complicit in Serious Human Rights Abuses
seen at 00:04, 23 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President on Libya
seen at 00:04, 23 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on the Earthquake in New Zealand
seen at 22:04, 22 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at Closing Session of Winning the Future Forum on Small Business in Cleveland, Ohio
seen at 22:04, 22 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at Entrepreneurship Breakout Session in Cleveland, Ohio
seen at 21:04, 22 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President in New Media Breakout Session in Cleveland, Ohio
seen at 21:04, 22 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at Access to Capital and Tax Breaks Breakout Session in Cleveland, Ohio
seen at 20:04, 22 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Jay Carney Aboard Air Force One en route Cleveland, Ohio
seen at 18:04, 22 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at Opening Session of Winning the Future Forum on Small Business in Cleveland, Ohio
seen at 18:04, 22 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement of the President on the Election of Rahm Emanuel
seen at 17:04, 22 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of National Security Advisor Tom Donilon's call with the Crown Prince of Bahrain
seen at 14:04, 19 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Weekly Address: To Win the Future, America Must Win the Global Competition in Education
seen at 12:04, 19 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by Press Secretary Jay Carney on the President Traveling to Latin America
seen at 22:04, 18 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President on Winning the Future in Hillsboro, Oregon
seen at 21:04, 18 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Jay Carney aboard Air Force One en route Portland, Oregon
seen at 20:04, 18 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on violence in Bahrain, Libya and Yemen
seen at 19:04, 18 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of President Obama's call with the King of Bahrain
seen at 14:04, 18 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Background on the President’s Trip to Intel and Investments in Education
seen at 12:04, 18 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs New York Disaster Declaration
seen at 03:04, 18 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on Senator Jeff Bingaman's Retirement
seen at 00:04, 18 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 2/17/2011
seen at 22:04, 17 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Vice President Biden, Cabinet Highlight New Competitive Programs Based on Success of Race to the Top
seen at 20:04, 17 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of President Obama’s Meeting on the Reauthorization of ESEA
seen at 19:04, 17 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on Kosovo Independence Day
seen at 19:04, 17 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 2/17/11
seen at 03:04, 17 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Announces Another Key Administration Post, 2/17/11
seen at 03:04, 17 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Nominations Sent to the Senate, 2/17/11
seen at 03:04, 17 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs Oregon Disaster Declaration
seen at 03:04, 17 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary on S. 188
seen at 00:04, 17 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Vice President Biden, Dr. Jill Biden to Travel to Finland, Russia and Moldova
seen at 21:04, 16 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on Lithuania Day
seen at 21:04, 16 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 2/16/2011
seen at 03:04, 16 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Names Two to the United States District Court, 2/16/2011
seen at 00:04, 16 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate, 2/16/2011
seen at 00:04, 16 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the Vice President's Meeting with Prime Minister Gruevski of Macedonia
seen at 00:04, 16 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 2/16/2011
seen at 00:04, 16 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President on America's Great Outdoors Initiative
seen at 00:04, 16 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President Honoring the Recipients of the 2010 Medal of Freedom
seen at 22:04, 15 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Conference by the President
seen at 20:04, 15 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama to Host Winning the Future Forum on Small Business in Cleveland
seen at 17:04, 15 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on Serbian National Day
seen at 00:04, 15 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
seen at 22:04, 14 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Briefing by OMB Director Jack Lew and CEA Chairman Austan Goolsbee on the Budget
seen at 21:04, 14 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President to Students at Parkville Middle School and Center of Technology
seen at 19:04, 14 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President on Unveiling of the Budget in Baltimore, Maryland
seen at 17:04, 14 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of Vice President Biden's Call to Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki
seen at 17:04, 13 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on the Anniversary of the Assassination of Rafiq Hariri on February 14th
seen at 17:04, 13 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by National Security Advisor Tom Donilon on Iran
seen at 14:04, 12 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the President's Calls to Discuss Egypt
seen at 14:04, 12 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

WEEKLY ADDRESS: “It’s Time Washington Acted as Responsibly as Our Families Do”
seen at 12:04, 12 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President on Egypt
seen at 22:04, 11 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President and Press Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs
seen at 03:04, 11 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama to Travel to Oregon, Visit Intel’s STEM Program
seen at 00:04, 11 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs Utah Disaster Declaration
seen at 00:04, 11 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by Gene B. Sperling, Director of the National Economic Council, on Trade Adjustment Assistance
seen at 00:04, 11 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
seen at 22:04, 10 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs aboard Air Force One en route Marquette, Michigan
seen at 19:04, 10 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Background on the President's Trip to Marquette, Michigan
seen at 17:04, 10 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Details Plan to Win the Future through Expanded Wireless Access
seen at 12:04, 10 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement of President Barack Obama on Egypt
seen at 03:04, 10 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President on the National Wireless Initiative in Marquette, Michigan
seen at 00:04, 10 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks of First Lady Michelle Obama Let’s Move! Launch Anniversary Speech to Parents
seen at 22:04, 9 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Voices of Health Reform: Nan's Story
seen at 17:04, 9 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of National Security Advisor Tom Donilon's meeting with Secretary Clinton, Secretary Gates and Israeli Minister of Defense Barak
seen at 03:04, 9 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the President’s call with King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia
seen at 03:04, 9 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 2/9/2011
seen at 03:04, 9 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on Senator Webb’s Retirement
seen at 00:04, 9 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the President and Vice President’s Meeting with Prime Minister Pahor of Slovenia
seen at 00:04, 9 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Let's Move! Marks First Year Anniversary
seen at 21:04, 8 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the Vice President's Call with Egyptian Vice President Omar Soliman
seen at 21:04, 8 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on Congresswoman Jane Harman’s Resignation
seen at 21:04, 8 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Vice President Biden Announces Six Year Plan to Build National High-Speed Rail Network
seen at 17:04, 8 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 2/8/2011
seen at 00:04, 8 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on the Intent to Recognize Southern Sudan
seen at 20:04, 7 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President to the Chamber of Commerce
seen at 20:04, 7 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

CORRECTED: Statement by the President on the Intent to Recognize Southern Sudan
seen at 03:04, 7 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

NOMINATION SENT TO THE SENATE
seen at 03:04, 7 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Letter from the President on High Performance Computer Exports
seen at 03:04, 7 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of President Obama’s Call to Green Bay Packers Coach Mike McCarthy
seen at 03:04, 7 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

PRESS BRIEFING
seen at 03:04, 7 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Marks Centennial of President Reagan's Birth
seen at 17:04, 6 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the President's calls to discuss Egypt
seen at 17:04, 5 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the Vice President's Call with Egyptian Vice President Omar Soliman
seen at 17:04, 5 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Weekly Address: If Business and Government Fulfill Their Responsibilities, America Will Win the Future
seen at 12:04, 5 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama to Discuss National Wireless Initiative in Marquette, Michigan
seen at 21:04, 4 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs New Jersey Disaster Declaration
seen at 19:04, 4 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

White House Releases New Report on American Innovation
seen at 18:04, 4 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Nelson Post: The President's "Better Buildings Initative"
seen at 17:04, 4 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary on the Charging of Alan Gross
seen at 03:04, 4 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the President's call with Prime Minister Erdogan of Turkey
seen at 03:04, 4 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Declaration by President Obama and Prime Minister Harper of Canada - Beyond the Border
seen at 00:05, 4 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 2/4/11
seen at 00:05, 4 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the Vice President's Call to Indian Prime Minister Singh
seen at 00:05, 4 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Joint Statement by President Obama and Prime Minister Harper of Canada on Regulatory Cooperation
seen at 00:05, 4 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Briefing by Director of the National Economic Council Sperling, Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers Goolsbee and Press Secretary Gibbs, 2/4/2011
seen at 00:05, 4 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada in Joint Press Availability
seen at 00:04, 4 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of President's Call with President Saleh of Yemen
seen at 22:04, 3 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs Aboard Air Force One en route University Park, Pennsylvania
seen at 22:04, 3 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President on Innovation at Penn State University
seen at 22:04, 3 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at National Prayer Breakfast
seen at 21:04, 3 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama’s Plan to Win the Future by Making American Businesses More Energy Efficient through the “Better Buildings Initiative”
seen at 12:04, 3 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs Missouri Emergency Declaration
seen at 03:04, 3 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
seen at 03:04, 3 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the Vice President's Call with Egyptian Vice President Omar Soliman
seen at 00:04, 3 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Nominates Three to Superior Court of the District of Columbia
seen at 00:04, 3 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 2/2/2011
seen at 22:04, 2 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs Oklahoma Emergency Declaration
seen at 21:04, 2 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of President Obama's Briefing with DHS Secretary Napolitano and FEMA Administrator Fugate on the Response to the Ongoing Severe Winter Weather
seen at 18:04, 2 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement from White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs on violence in Egypt
seen at 17:04, 2 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Letter from the President on the New START Treaty
seen at 03:04, 2 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Message from the President on the New START Treaty
seen at 03:04, 2 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Names Two to the United States District Court
seen at 00:04, 2 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on the Lunar New Year
seen at 00:04, 2 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
seen at 00:04, 2 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the President’s Cabinet Meeting
seen at 21:04, 1 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary on the visit of Canadian Prime Minister Harper to the White House
seen at 21:04, 1 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the President’s Meeting with Technology CEO Council
seen at 21:04, 1 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of President Obama’s Briefing with DHS Secretary Napolitano and FEMA Administrator Fugate on the Preparations for Severe Winter Weather
seen at 18:04, 1 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

White House Launches 2011 Race to the Top Commencement Challenge
seen at 17:04, 1 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs Maine Disaster Declaration
seen at 03:04, 1 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President on the Situation in Egypt
seen at 03:04, 1 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.