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Nominations Sent to the Senate
seen at 22:04, 16 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at Booker T. Washington High School Commencement
seen at 20:04, 16 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

White House Releases The Small Business Agenda: Growing America's Small Businesses to Win the Future Highlighting Critical Support for Small Businesses Across the Country
seen at 19:04, 16 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President in a Surprise Drop-By with Booker T. Washington Class of 2011
seen at 19:04, 16 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

White House Launches 2011 Citizens Medal Nomination Process
seen at 18:07, 16 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Jay Carney Aboard Air Force One en route Memphis, TN
seen at 18:07, 16 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Message from the President regarding the annual renewal of the national emergency with respect to Burma
seen at 04:45, 16 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Notice from the President regarding the annual renewal of the national emergency with respect to Burma
seen at 04:42, 16 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President in Welcome of the University of Connecticut Huskies
seen at 03:07, 16 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the First Lady at Spelman College Commencement
seen at 17:04, 15 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Commencement Address by Dr. Jill Biden at Salve Regina University
seen at 17:04, 15 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Weekly Address: President Obama Announces New Plans to Increase Responsible Domestic Oil Production
seen at 12:04, 14 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs South Dakota Disaster Declaration
seen at 22:04, 13 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs Oklahoma Disaster Declaration
seen at 22:04, 13 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Letter from the Middle East Envoy George Mitchell to the President
seen at 22:04, 13 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
seen at 21:04, 13 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on the Resignation of Middle East Envoy George Mitchell
seen at 21:04, 13 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the President's Meeting with the NATO Secretary General
seen at 19:04, 13 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary on 50th Anniversary of the White House Situation Room
seen at 19:04, 13 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 5/13/2011
seen at 19:04, 13 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on the Retirement of Senator Herb Kohl
seen at 00:04, 13 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of National Security Advisor Donilon's Meeting with Dr. Mahmoud Gibril
seen at 00:04, 13 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 1308
seen at 21:04, 12 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President and Vice President at a Ceremony Honoring National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) TOP COPS
seen at 21:04, 12 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

FACT SHEET: The Administration's Cybersecurity Accomplishments
seen at 19:04, 12 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Proposes Extending Term for FBI Director Robert Mueller
seen at 18:04, 12 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Fact Sheet: Cybersecurity Legislative Proposal
seen at 18:04, 12 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

National Security Advisor Tom Donilon to Welcome Dr. Mahmoud Gibril and the Delegation from the Libyan Transitional National Council to the White House
seen at 17:04, 12 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at the National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast
seen at 17:04, 12 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the President's Meeting with the Members of the Congressional Black Caucus
seen at 03:04, 12 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate, 5/12/2011
seen at 00:04, 12 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 5/12/2011
seen at 00:04, 12 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Nominates Three for District Court Bench
seen at 22:04, 11 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Announces Key Administration Post, 5/11/2011
seen at 22:04, 11 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 5/11/2011
seen at 22:04, 11 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 5/11/2011
seen at 22:04, 11 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statements of Support for President Obama's Commitment to Fix our Broken Immigration System
seen at 21:04, 11 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the First Lady at the Poetry Student Workshop
seen at 21:04, 11 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of the NATO Secretary General
seen at 17:04, 11 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at a DNC Event in Austin, Texas
seen at 17:04, 11 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at Evening of Poetry at the White House
seen at 03:04, 11 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Haiti to Attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Michel Martelly
seen at 00:04, 11 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate, 5/11/2011
seen at 00:04, 11 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Presidential Nomination Sent to the Senate, 5/11/2011
seen at 00:04, 11 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

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

Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Jay Carney aboard Air Force One en route El Paso, Texas
seen at 20:04, 10 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Booker T. Washington High School Wins Race to the Top Commencement Challenge
seen at 18:04, 10 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs Minnesota Disaster Declaration
seen at 17:04, 10 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at a DNC event in Austin, Texas
seen at 17:04, 10 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs Tennessee Disaster Declaration
seen at 17:04, 10 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs Missouri Disaster Declaration
seen at 17:04, 10 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs North Dakota Disaster Declaration
seen at 14:04, 10 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Background on the President's Trip to El Paso, Texas
seen at 12:04, 10 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to Asuncion, Paraguay for the Celebration of the Bicentennial of the Independence of the Republic of Paraguay
seen at 00:04, 10 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 5/10/2011
seen at 00:04, 10 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President on Comprehensive Immigration Reform in El Paso, Texas
seen at 00:04, 10 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs Tennessee Disaster Declaration, 5/9/2011
seen at 22:04, 9 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the First Lady at President's Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition Event
seen at 22:04, 9 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the President's Call with the Prime Minister of India
seen at 21:04, 9 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Hosts White House Jewish American Heritage Month Reception
seen at 18:04, 9 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of King Abdullah II of Jordan
seen at 03:04, 9 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on Israeli Independence Day
seen at 03:04, 9 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the President's Meeting with the Co-Chairs of the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue
seen at 03:04, 9 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate, 5/9/2011
seen at 03:04, 9 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Vice President Biden, Dr. Jill Biden to Travel to Italy
seen at 00:04, 9 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 5/9/2011
seen at 00:04, 9 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by Vice President Joe Biden to the Opening Session of the U.S.-China Strategic & Economic Dialogue
seen at 00:04, 9 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks of First Lady Michelle Obama at University of Northern Iowa Commencement
seen at 17:04, 7 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Weekly Address: Clean Energy Will Help Us Out-Compete and Out-Innovate the Rest of the World
seen at 12:04, 7 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the First Lady and Dr. Biden at Mother's Day Tea for Military Spouses
seen at 22:04, 6 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President to Workers at Allison Transmission Headquarters
seen at 20:04, 6 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Gaggle by Press Secretary Jay Carney Aboard Air Force One en route Indianapolis, IN
seen at 17:04, 6 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the President’s Call with the Prime Minister of Australia
seen at 03:04, 6 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the President's Call with the Amir of Kuwait
seen at 03:04, 6 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary on Violence in Syria
seen at 00:04, 6 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs Louisiana Emergency Declaration
seen at 00:04, 6 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President and the Vice President to the Troops at Fort Campbell, KY
seen at 00:04, 6 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Background on President Obama’s Visit to Allison Transmission in Indianapolis, Indiana Tomorrow
seen at 20:04, 5 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President to Police Officers in New York, New York
seen at 20:04, 5 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by Vice President Joe Biden on Blair House Meeting
seen at 18:04, 5 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Gaggle by the Press Secretary Jay Carney Aboard Air Force One en route NY, NY
seen at 18:04, 5 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at "Pride of Midtown" Firehouse, Engine 54, Ladder 4, Battalion 9
seen at 18:04, 5 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at Cinco de Mayo Reception
seen at 03:04, 5 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
seen at 00:04, 5 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

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

President Obama Announces Intent to Nominate Stephen Higginson to Serve on United States Court of Appeals
seen at 00:04, 5 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on Nigeria's Elections
seen at 21:04, 4 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President Welcoming the Wounded Warrior Project's Soldier Ride
seen at 21:04, 4 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the Vice President at the Atlantic Council's 50th Anniversary Dinner
seen at 17:04, 4 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs Mississippi Emergency Declaration
seen at 14:04, 4 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs Tennessee Emergency Declaration
seen at 14:04, 4 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs Kentucky Disaster Declaration
seen at 14:04, 4 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Nominations Sent to the Senate
seen at 03:04, 4 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Nominations Sent to the Senate
seen at 03:04, 4 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
seen at 03:04, 4 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary on the President's Meeting with the Prince of Wales
seen at 03:04, 4 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement on the Visit of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
seen at 03:04, 4 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Nominates Six Judges to United States District Courts
seen at 00:04, 4 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Nominates Two to Serve as United States Marshals
seen at 00:04, 4 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Nominates Judge Christopher Droney to Serve on United States Circuit Court
seen at 00:04, 4 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 5/4/2011
seen at 00:04, 4 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the President's Call with Prime Minister Harper of Canada
seen at 22:04, 3 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Background on the President’s Meeting with Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Today
seen at 21:04, 3 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of Vice President Biden's Meeting with President Josipovic of Croatia
seen at 21:04, 3 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the First Lady at "Let's Move! Flash Workout" event
seen at 21:04, 3 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President Honoring the 2011 National and State Teachers of the Year
seen at 19:04, 3 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on World Press Freedom Day
seen at 14:04, 3 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the President's Meeting with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus on Fixing the Broken Immigration System
seen at 03:04, 3 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
seen at 00:04, 3 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 5/3/2011
seen at 00:04, 3 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney and Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism John Brennan, 5/2/2011
seen at 22:04, 2 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the First Lady at Run Across America at the White House
seen at 22:04, 2 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on Polish Constitution Day
seen at 21:04, 2 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President Awarding the Medal of Honor to Private First Class Anthony Kaho'ohanohano and Private First Class Henry Svehla
seen at 20:04, 2 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on Holocaust Remembrance Day
seen at 19:04, 2 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs Arkansas Disaster Declaration
seen at 14:04, 2 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at Congressional Bipartisan Dinner
seen at 14:04, 2 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Briefing by Senior Administration Officials on the Killing of Osama bin Laden
seen at 08:04, 2 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President on Osama Bin Laden
seen at 08:04, 2 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the President's Phone Calls on the Death of Osama bin Laden
seen at 03:04, 2 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement on Nuclear Free Zones in Asia and Africa
seen at 00:04, 2 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama to Visit Indianapolis
seen at 18:04, 1 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs Tennessee Disaster Declaration, 5/1/2011
seen at 18:04, 1 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at the White House Correspondents Association Dinner
seen at 14:04, 1 May in Whitehouse Press Briefings.