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White House Announces Steps to Expedite High Impact Infrastructure Projects to Create Jobs
seen at 22:04, 31 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama to Travel to Paterson, New Jersey
seen at 22:04, 31 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 8/31/2011
seen at 22:04, 31 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President on Transportation Bill and FAA Bill Extension
seen at 22:04, 31 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Letter from the U.S. Conference of Mayors on the Surface Transportation Bill and the Federal Aviation Administration
seen at 21:04, 31 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness Announces Industry Leaders’ Commitment to Double Engineering Internships in 2012
seen at 21:04, 31 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary on the President's Speech to a Joint Session of Congress
seen at 14:04, 31 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs North Carolina Disaster Declaration
seen at 14:04, 31 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs New York Disaster Declaration
seen at 14:04, 31 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs New Jersey Disaster Declaration
seen at 00:04, 31 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the President's Call with General David Petraeus
seen at 00:04, 31 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Vice President Biden Announces New Private Sector Backing for Five Pioneering Energy Companies
seen at 20:04, 30 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on the Election of Yoshihiko Noda
seen at 20:04, 30 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at 93rd Annual Conference of the American Legion
seen at 20:04, 30 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on the Occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr
seen at 19:04, 30 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Jay Carney Aboard Air Force One en route Minneapolis, Minnesota
seen at 18:04, 30 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President's Council on Jobs and Competitiveness to Hold Listening and Action Session in Portland, Oregon
seen at 17:04, 30 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President's Council on Jobs and Competitiveness to Hold Listening and Action Session in Dallas, Texas
seen at 17:04, 30 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs Iowa Disaster Declaration
seen at 14:04, 30 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
seen at 00:04, 30 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement from President Obama on the Six Year Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
seen at 20:04, 29 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs Vermont Emergency Declaration
seen at 18:04, 29 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Announces Intent to Nominate Alan Krueger to Lead the Council of Economic Advisers
seen at 18:04, 29 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President in Announcing His Nomination of Alan Krueger for Chair of CEA
seen at 18:04, 29 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs Pennsylvania Emergency Declaration
seen at 14:04, 29 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney and FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, 8/29/2011
seen at 00:04, 29 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the President’s Meeting on Hurricane Irene
seen at 18:04, 28 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs Puerto Rico Disaster Declaration
seen at 17:04, 28 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs District of Columbia Emergency Declaration
seen at 17:04, 28 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs Delaware Emergency Declaration
seen at 17:04, 28 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President, Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano and FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate on Hurricane Irene
seen at 03:04, 28 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs Virginia Emergency Declaration
seen at 21:04, 27 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs Massachusetts Emergency Declaration
seen at 21:04, 27 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs Connecticut Emergency Declaration
seen at 21:04, 27 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs New Jersey Emergency Declaration
seen at 21:04, 27 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs New Hampshire Emergency Declaration
seen at 21:04, 27 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs Rhode Island Emergency Declaration
seen at 21:04, 27 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs Maryland Emergency Declaration
seen at 21:04, 27 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the President's Conference Call on Hurricane Irene
seen at 18:04, 27 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the President's Visit to FEMA
seen at 17:04, 27 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

WEEKLY ADDRESS: Observing 9/11 with National Service
seen at 12:04, 27 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the President's Call with IMF Managing Director Lagarde
seen at 22:04, 26 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Gaggle by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest
seen at 22:04, 26 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Vice President Biden to Travel to Cincinnati on Labor Day
seen at 20:04, 26 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on the Attack in Mexico
seen at 18:04, 26 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on the Attack on the United Nations in Abuja, Nigeria
seen at 18:04, 26 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on Preparations for Hurricane Irene
seen at 18:04, 26 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs New York Emergency Declaration
seen at 00:04, 26 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs North Carolina Emergency Declaration
seen at 14:04, 25 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs Iowa Disaster Declaration
seen at 03:04, 24 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President's Council on Jobs and Competitiveness to Hold Listening and Action Session in Portland, OR
seen at 00:04, 24 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Briefing by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest, 8/24/2011
seen at 00:04, 24 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the President's Call with President Sarkozy of France
seen at 19:04, 23 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by Vice President Biden in a Meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Kan
seen at 14:04, 23 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by Vice President Biden at Sendai Airport
seen at 14:04, 23 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the President's Call with Prime Minister Cameron of the United Kingdom
seen at 22:04, 22 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Gaggle by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest
seen at 22:04, 22 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama to Travel to Detroit on Labor Day
seen at 21:04, 22 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on Libya
seen at 21:04, 22 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by Vice President Biden and Mongolian Prime Minister Batbold
seen at 17:04, 22 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs Puerto Rico Emergency Declaration
seen at 14:04, 22 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement of President Barack Obama on Libya
seen at 14:04, 22 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the Vice President at Sichuan University
seen at 03:04, 21 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

WEEKLY ADDRESS: Getting America Back to Work
seen at 08:04, 20 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary on World Humanitarian Day
seen at 18:04, 19 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by Vice President Biden in a Meeting with Chinese President Hu Jintao
seen at 18:04, 19 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by Vice President Biden and Chinese Vice President Xi at a U.S.-China Business Roundtable
seen at 14:04, 19 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by Vice President Biden at a Meeting with Chinese Premier Wen
seen at 14:04, 19 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs Louisiana Disaster Declaration
seen at 21:04, 18 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Briefing by Senior Administration Officials on Syria
seen at 21:04, 18 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness to Hold Listening and Action Sessions in Portland, OR and Dallas, TX
seen at 19:04, 18 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

FACT SHEET ON SYRIA
seen at 17:04, 18 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by President Obama on the Situation in Syria
seen at 17:04, 18 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary on Attacks in Southern Israel
seen at 17:04, 18 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Background Briefing on Vice President Biden's Meetings with Chinese Leaders
seen at 17:04, 18 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by Vice President Biden in a Meeting with Chinese Vice President XI
seen at 17:04, 18 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by Vice President Biden in a Meeting with Chairman Wu
seen at 17:04, 18 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Gaggle by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest Aboard Air Force One en route Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts
seen at 03:04, 18 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
seen at 00:04, 18 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President in a Town Hall Meeting in Alpha, Illinois
seen at 17:04, 17 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President in a Town Hall Meeting in Atkinson, Illinois
seen at 00:04, 17 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Closing Remarks by the President at the White House Rural Economic Forum
seen at 22:04, 16 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President in Breakout Session of White House Rural Economic Forum Hosted by Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack
seen at 21:04, 16 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Vice President Biden Travels to China, Mongolia, and Japan
seen at 20:04, 16 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Opening Remarks by the President at the White House Rural Economic Forum
seen at 20:04, 16 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President in a Breakout Session of the White House Rural Economic Forum Hosted by SBA Administrator Karen Mills
seen at 20:04, 16 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Background on the President's Breakfast with Iowa Small Business Owners
seen at 18:04, 16 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Background on White House Rural Economic Forum
seen at 18:04, 16 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Announces Major Initiative to Spur Biofuels Industry and Enhance America's Energy Security
seen at 17:04, 16 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Announces New Jobs Initiatives for Rural America
seen at 08:04, 16 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 8/16/2011
seen at 00:04, 16 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Conference Call With Reporters To Discuss Vice President Biden TRIP TO CHINA, MONGOLIA, AND JAPAN
seen at 22:04, 15 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President in a Town Hall Meeting in Cannon Falls, Minnesota
seen at 22:04, 15 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Background on the President’s Lunch with Post-9/11 Minnesota Veterans
seen at 20:04, 15 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Jay Carney Aboard Air Force One en route St. Paul, Minnesota
seen at 19:04, 15 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President in a Town Hall Meeting in Decorah, Iowa
seen at 17:04, 15 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the President's call with King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia
seen at 17:04, 13 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the President’s Call with Prime Minister Yingluck of Thailand
seen at 17:04, 13 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the President's Call with Prime Minister Cameron of the United Kingdom
seen at 17:04, 13 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

WEEKLY ADDRESS: Putting the American People First
seen at 12:04, 13 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

White House Rural Council Delivers Report on Rural America – Jobs and Economic Security for Rural America
seen at 20:04, 12 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Gaggle by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest, 8/12/2011
seen at 18:04, 12 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs Nebraska Disaster Declaration
seen at 17:04, 12 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement from National Security Council Spokesman Tommy Vietor on U.S.-Brazil Strategic Energy Dialogue Launch
seen at 17:04, 12 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama to Travel to Iowa on Three-Day Economic Bus Tour
seen at 00:04, 12 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama to Award Medal of Honor
seen at 00:04, 12 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of President Obama's Videoconference with President Karzai
seen at 00:04, 12 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Missouri Major Disaster Declaration
seen at 00:04, 12 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Message from the President Regarding the Continuation of Emergency Regarding Export Control Regulations
seen at 00:04, 12 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Notice from the President Regarding the Continuation of Emergency Regarding Export Control Regulations
seen at 00:04, 12 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama to Travel to Illinois, Third Day of Three-Day Economic Bus Tour
seen at 00:04, 12 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs Nebraska Disaster Declaration
seen at 00:04, 12 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary H.R. 2715
seen at 00:04, 12 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at Welcome of the Green Bay Packers
seen at 00:04, 12 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at Johnson Controls, Inc.
seen at 22:04, 11 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Jay Carney Aboard Air Force One en route Holland, Michigan
seen at 20:04, 11 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the President's Call with Prime Minister Erdogan of Turkey
seen at 19:04, 11 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

FACT SHEET: Fueling American Innovation
seen at 18:04, 11 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Op-ed by Dr. Jill Biden and Senator Bill Frist in USA Today
seen at 17:04, 11 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

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

President Obama to Travel to Minnesota, Begin Three-Day Economic Bus Tour
seen at 03:04, 11 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of President Obama's Videoconference with Ambassador Crocker and General Allen
seen at 00:04, 11 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of President Obama’s Phone Call with Prime Minister Netanyahu
seen at 22:04, 10 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 8/10/2011
seen at 22:04, 10 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President during Iftar Dinner
seen at 14:04, 10 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Expected Attendees at the White House Iftar Dinner
seen at 03:04, 10 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the President's Meeting with Chairman Bernanke
seen at 00:04, 10 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

White House Announces Ron Bloom to Step Down From His Position as Assistant to the President for Manufacturing Policy
seen at 21:04, 9 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

White House Announces First Ever Oil Savings Standards for Heavy Duty Trucks, Buses
seen at 17:04, 9 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama to Travel to the Midwest on a Three-Day Economic Bus Tour
seen at 00:04, 9 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President
seen at 22:04, 8 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary on Additional Funds for the Horn of Africa Famine
seen at 21:04, 8 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Dr. Jill Biden Arrives in Kenya to Visit Dadaab Refugee Camps, Highlight the Need for Aid in the Horn of Africa
seen at 17:04, 8 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at a DNC Event in Washington, DC
seen at 14:04, 8 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at a DNC Event in Washington, DC
seen at 14:04, 8 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs Utah Disaster Declaration
seen at 03:04, 8 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, Domestic Policy Council Director Melody Barnes, and Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, 8/8/2011
seen at 03:04, 8 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Amends North Dakota Disaster Declaration
seen at 00:04, 8 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of President Obama’s Phone Calls with President Zapatero and Prime Minister Berlusconi
seen at 00:04, 8 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on the 13th Anniversary of the Embassy bombings in Kenya and Tanzania
seen at 17:04, 7 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of President Obama's calls on Afghanistan today
seen at 17:04, 7 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement from the Press Secretary
seen at 17:04, 6 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

WEEKLY ADDRESS: Creating Jobs and Getting All Americans Back to Work
seen at 12:04, 6 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement of President Obama on Casualties in Afghanistan
seen at 00:04, 6 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 2553
seen at 21:04, 5 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement from National Security Council Spokesman Tommy Vietor on Alan Gross
seen at 21:04, 5 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on the FAA
seen at 20:04, 5 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President on the Administration's Work to Prepare our Nation's Veterans for the Workforce
seen at 20:04, 5 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Fact Sheet: President Obama’s Commitment to Employing America’s Veterans
seen at 17:04, 5 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the President's Phone Calls with President Sarkozy and Chancellor Merkel
seen at 00:04, 5 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama to Participate in White House Rural Economic Forum at Northeast Iowa Community College in Peosta, Iowa
seen at 00:04, 5 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama to Travel to Interstate Moving Services in Springfield, Virginia
seen at 20:04, 4 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama to Travel to Holland, Michigan
seen at 19:04, 4 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Vice President Biden to Travel to China, Mongolia, and Japan
seen at 19:04, 4 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
seen at 17:04, 4 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

FACT SHEET: President Obama Directs New Steps to Prevent Mass Atrocities and Impose Consequences on Serious Human Rights Violators
seen at 17:04, 4 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at a DNC Event
seen at 17:04, 4 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President in a DNC Video Teleconference
seen at 17:04, 4 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Amends Arizona Disaster Declaration
seen at 00:04, 4 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on the FAA
seen at 00:04, 4 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 8/4/2011
seen at 00:04, 4 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney and Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood
seen at 22:04, 3 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President before Cabinet Meeting
seen at 21:04, 3 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary
seen at 19:04, 3 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Empowering Local Partners to Prevent Violent Extremism in the United States
seen at 18:04, 3 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at a DNC event
seen at 14:04, 3 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 1383
seen at 00:04, 3 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama to Honor Super Bowl Champion Green Bay Packers at the White House
seen at 00:04, 3 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary
seen at 22:04, 2 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Message from the President to the U.S. Congress
seen at 22:04, 2 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 8/2/2011
seen at 22:04, 2 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President
seen at 19:04, 2 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
seen at 18:04, 2 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Presidential Nominations and Withdrawal Sent to the Senate
seen at 17:04, 2 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Nominates Judge Adalberto José Jordán to the United States Court of Appeals
seen at 00:04, 2 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Nominates Miranda Du to the United States District Court Bench
seen at 00:04, 2 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Nominates David B. Barlow to Serve as U.S. Attorney
seen at 00:04, 2 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Nominates Catherine Friend Easterly for the District of Columbia Court of Appeals
seen at 00:04, 2 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

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

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

Readout of the President’s meeting with U.S. Ambassador to Syria Robert Ford
seen at 22:04, 1 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 8/1/2011
seen at 21:04, 1 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on the Occasion of Ramadan
seen at 17:04, 1 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.