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President Obama Nominates Two to Serve on the US District Court
seen at 00:04, 29 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
seen at 00:04, 29 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 2/29/12
seen at 00:04, 29 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 2/28/12
seen at 22:04, 28 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President to UAW Conference
seen at 20:04, 28 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on the Retirement of Senator Olympia Snowe
seen at 17:04, 28 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary on Dover Mortuary
seen at 17:04, 28 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on the Retirement of Senator Olympia Snowe
seen at 03:04, 28 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at National Governors Association Meeting
seen at 20:04, 27 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary
seen at 19:04, 27 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Challenges Governors to Invest in Education
seen at 19:04, 27 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the First Lady and Dr. Biden Discussing Military Spouse Employment at National Governors Association Annual Meeting
seen at 18:04, 27 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 1162
seen at 00:04, 27 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 2/27/12
seen at 00:04, 27 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President and Governor Dave Heineman of Nebraska in an Exchange of Toasts at the 2012 Governors' Dinner
seen at 17:04, 26 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the President's Call with General Allen
seen at 14:04, 25 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on Yemen’s Transition to President Abdo Rabo Mansour Hadi
seen at 14:04, 25 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

WEEKLY ADDRESS: An All-Of-The-Above Approach to American Energy
seen at 12:04, 25 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Vice President Joe Biden, Dr. Jill Biden, and Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis Announce Availability of $500 Million to Fund Partnerships Between Community Colleges and Businesses to Train Workers with Skills Employers Need
seen at 20:04, 24 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Announces New White House Director of Intergovernmental Affairs David Agnew
seen at 00:04, 24 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Fact Sheet: The United States and Denmark – NATO Allies and Global Partners
seen at 00:04, 24 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Briefing by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest, 2/24/12
seen at 00:04, 24 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Thorning-Schmidt of Denmark after a Bilateral Meeting
seen at 00:04, 24 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Jay Carney en route Miami, FL, 2/23/2012
seen at 22:04, 23 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President on Energy
seen at 22:04, 23 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Fact Sheets on American Energy
seen at 21:04, 23 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary on the Case of Iranian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani
seen at 21:04, 23 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President During Walking Tour of Industrial Assessment Center -- University of Miami
seen at 21:04, 23 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary on Presidential Elections in Senegal
seen at 18:04, 23 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event
seen at 14:04, 23 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Fact Sheet: Plan to Protect Privacy in the Internet Age by Adopting a Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights
seen at 08:04, 23 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

We Can’t Wait: Obama Administration Unveils Blueprint for a “Privacy Bill of Rights” to Protect Consumers Online
seen at 08:04, 23 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

White House to Host The American Heart Association and WomenHeart as part of the Community Leaders Briefing Series
seen at 03:04, 23 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event -- Private Residence, Coral Gables, FL
seen at 03:04, 23 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the First Lady at a DNC Event -- Louisville, KY
seen at 03:04, 23 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the First Lady at a DNC Event -- Cincinnati, OH
seen at 00:04, 23 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event
seen at 00:04, 23 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 2/22/12
seen at 22:04, 22 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Vice President Biden to Travel to Mexico and Honduras
seen at 21:04, 22 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President
seen at 19:04, 22 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the National Museum of African American History and Culture
seen at 18:04, 22 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on Ash Wednesday
seen at 17:04, 22 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the First Lady at Women in Technology Event -- Washington, D.C.
seen at 17:04, 22 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 3630
seen at 03:04, 22 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the First Lady at Blues Music Clinic
seen at 22:04, 21 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the President’s Call with Chancellor Merkel of Germany
seen at 20:04, 21 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President on the Payroll Tax Cut
seen at 20:04, 21 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

We Can’t Wait: Obama Administration Announces Steps to Boost the Rural Economy, Promote Job Creation
seen at 17:04, 21 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at "In Performance at the White House" Blues Event
seen at 03:04, 21 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Vice President Biden Thanks First Responders and Releases Report on the Economic Value of Increasing Spectrum
seen at 00:04, 21 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Daily Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 2/21/12
seen at 00:04, 21 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the National Security Advisor’s Trip to Israel
seen at 17:04, 20 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of President Obama’s Call with President Karzai
seen at 17:04, 20 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement from Vice President Biden on Anthony Shadid
seen at 17:04, 18 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

WEEKLY ADDRESS: Continuing to Strengthen American Manufacturing
seen at 12:04, 18 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Jay Carney en route Seattle, WA, 2/17/12
seen at 20:04, 17 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

United States Achieves Breakthrough on Movies in Dispute with China
seen at 17:04, 17 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at Campaign Event
seen at 17:04, 17 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at Campaign Event
seen at 17:04, 17 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement from Vice President Biden on the Spectrum Agreement to Safeguard First Responder Communications
seen at 17:04, 17 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Takes Actions to Promote American Manufacturing and Increase U.S. Exports at Boeing
seen at 17:04, 17 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary on the First Anniversary of Libya’s Revolution
seen at 17:04, 17 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event
seen at 14:04, 17 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event
seen at 14:04, 17 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by Vice President Biden at Lunch in Honor of Vice President Xi of the People's Republic of China
seen at 03:04, 17 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

National Security Advisor Tom Donilon to Travel to Israel
seen at 00:04, 17 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
seen at 00:04, 17 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
seen at 00:04, 17 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President on American Manufacturing
seen at 00:04, 17 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event
seen at 22:04, 16 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Calls on Congress to Partner on Government Reform
seen at 19:04, 16 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to the Holy See to Attend a Ceremony Elevating Two American Archbishops to Cardinals
seen at 19:04, 16 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Fact Sheet: President Obama’s Budget Expands, Simplifies Small Business Health Care Tax Credits
seen at 17:04, 16 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event
seen at 17:04, 16 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event
seen at 17:04, 16 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President
seen at 03:04, 16 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Nominates Jill A. Pryor to Serve on the US Court of Appeals
seen at 00:04, 16 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Nominates Three to Serve on the US District Court
seen at 00:04, 16 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
seen at 00:04, 16 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

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

Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Jay Carney en route San Francisco, CA, 2/16/2012
seen at 00:04, 16 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Jay Carney en route Milwaukee, WI, 2/15/12
seen at 20:04, 15 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Travels to Master Lock Company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Discuss the Importance of American Manufacturing, Highlight Insourcing and New Investments in Improving the Skills of American Workers
seen at 12:04, 15 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the First Lady and Dr. Biden On Military Spouse Licensing
seen at 00:04, 15 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President on American Manufacturing
seen at 00:04, 15 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by President Obama and Vice President Xi of the People's Republic of China Before Bilateral Meeting
seen at 21:04, 14 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President on Extending the Payroll Tax Cut
seen at 18:04, 14 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 2/14/12
seen at 03:04, 14 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by Vice President Biden and Chinese Vice President Xi to US and China CEOs
seen at 03:04, 14 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 588 and H.R. 658
seen at 00:04, 14 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
seen at 00:04, 14 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by Vice President Biden and Chinese Vice President Xi at the State Department Luncheon
seen at 00:04, 14 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President on the Budget
seen at 20:04, 13 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

FACT SHEET: A Blueprint to Train Two Million Workers for High-Demand Industries through a Community College to Career Fund
seen at 17:04, 13 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
seen at 03:04, 13 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the President's Call with Prime Minister Cameron of the United Kingdom
seen at 03:04, 13 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 2/13/12
seen at 00:04, 13 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at the 2011 National Medals of Arts and Humanities Ceremony
seen at 00:04, 13 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the First Lady at a Let's Move! Faith and Communities Event
seen at 17:04, 11 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the First Lady at a Let's Move! Faith and Communities Physical Activity Event at Walt Disney World
seen at 17:04, 11 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

WEEKLY ADDRESS: Extending the Payroll Tax Cut for the Middle Class
seen at 12:04, 11 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

MONDAY: President Obama to Award 2011 National Medal of Arts and National Humanities Medal
seen at 22:04, 10 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President on Preventive Care
seen at 19:04, 10 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the First Lady at "Top Chef" School Event -- Dallas, TX
seen at 19:04, 10 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by President Obama upon Signing the Ultralight Aircraft Smuggling Prevention Act of 2012
seen at 18:04, 10 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 3801
seen at 18:04, 10 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Briefing on the Upcoming Visit of Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping to the United States
seen at 17:04, 10 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the First Lady at a Let's Move! WebMD/YMCA Forum
seen at 17:04, 10 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

FACT SHEET: Women’s Preventive Services and Religious Institutions
seen at 17:04, 10 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
seen at 03:04, 10 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the First Lady at "Let's Move" Event -- Des Moines, IA
seen at 22:04, 9 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President on No Child Left Behind Flexibility
seen at 22:04, 9 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama: Our Children Can’t Wait for Congress to Fix No Child Left Behind, Announces Flexibility in Exchange for Reform for Ten States
seen at 21:04, 9 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Our Children Can’t Wait for Congress to Fix No Child Left Behind, Announces Flexibility in Exchange for Reform for Ten States
seen at 20:04, 9 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President on the Housing Settlement
seen at 20:04, 9 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

White House to Host The ARC as part of the Community Leaders Briefing Series
seen at 19:04, 9 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

FACT SHEET: The President’s Global Development Council
seen at 17:04, 9 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

No Child Left Behind, Announces Flexibility in Exchange for Reform for Ten States
seen at 17:04, 9 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the Vice President’s Meeting on Human Rights and Reform in China
seen at 17:04, 9 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the First Lady in a Briefing with Air Force Leadership at Little Rock Air Force Base
seen at 14:04, 9 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event
seen at 14:04, 9 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Monti of Italy after Bilateral Meeting
seen at 00:04, 9 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the First Lady at Little Rock Air Force Base on Let's Move! Tour -- Little Rock, AK
seen at 00:04, 9 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 2/8/12
seen at 22:04, 8 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

FACT SHEET: Harnessing Innovation for Global Development
seen at 17:04, 8 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of Vice President Biden's Call with Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping
seen at 17:04, 8 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

FRIDAY: President Obama to Sign Ultralight Aircraft Smuggling Prevention Act of 2012
seen at 17:04, 8 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the President’s Meeting on Afghanistan and Pakistan
seen at 00:04, 8 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of Brazilian President Rousseff
seen at 22:04, 7 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the President’s Call with Coach Coughlin of the New York Giants
seen at 22:04, 7 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at the White House Science Fair
seen at 21:04, 7 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama to Host White House Science Fair
seen at 17:04, 7 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of Danish Prime Minister Thorning-Schmidt
seen at 14:04, 7 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 2/7/2012
seen at 00:04, 7 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama to Host White House Science Fair
seen at 22:04, 6 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President and First Lady Host Dinner Honoring Troops Who Served in Iraq
seen at 20:04, 6 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Message-- Blocking Property of the Government of Iran and Iranian Financial Institutions
seen at 17:04, 6 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 2/6/2012
seen at 00:04, 6 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on Syria
seen at 21:04, 4 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

WEEKLY ADDRESS: It’s Time for Congress to Act to Help Responsible Homeowners
seen at 12:04, 4 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

NEW DETAILS: President Obama to Host White House Science Fair
seen at 20:04, 3 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

First Lady Michelle Obama to embark on three day national tour celebrating the second anniversary of Let's Move!
seen at 18:04, 3 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Notice -- Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Situation in or in Relation to Côte d'Ivoire
seen at 18:04, 3 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Message -- Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Situation in or in Relation to Côte d'Ivoire
seen at 18:04, 3 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President on the Veterans Job Corps
seen at 18:04, 3 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama’s Plan to Put Veterans Back to Work
seen at 08:04, 3 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Announces Another Key Administration Post
seen at 03:04, 3 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
seen at 03:04, 3 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

First Lady & Dr. Biden Announce “Joining Forces Community Challenge" finalists from across the country
seen at 22:04, 2 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of British Prime Minister Cameron
seen at 17:04, 2 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at the National Prayer Breakfast
seen at 17:04, 2 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 2/2/12
seen at 03:04, 2 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs Alaska Disaster Declaration
seen at 00:04, 2 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on Passage of the STOCK Act
seen at 00:04, 2 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Nominates Two to Serve on the US District Court
seen at 00:04, 2 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Nominates Two to Serve as US Marshals
seen at 00:04, 2 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary on Aerial Bombardments in Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile States
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.

President Obama Signs Utah Disaster Declaration
seen at 22:04, 1 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 3237
seen at 21:04, 1 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs Alabama Disaster Declaration
seen at 21:04, 1 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the First Lady at Let's Move Food Access Event
seen at 20:04, 1 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President on Housing
seen at 18:04, 1 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

FACT SHEET: President Obama’s Plan to Help Responsible Homeowners and Heal the Housing Market
seen at 17:04, 1 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the First Lady at Campaign Event -- Beverly Hills, CA
seen at 14:04, 1 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Presidential Nominations and Withdrawals Sent to the Senate
seen at 03:04, 1 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney and Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Shaun Donovan, 2/1/12
seen at 03:04, 1 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the First Lady at a DNC Event -- Los Angeles, CA
seen at 03:04, 1 February in Whitehouse Press Briefings.