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10 June

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 6/29/10
seen at 00:04, 10 June in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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10 July

Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate, 7/28/10
seen at 00:04, 10 July in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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President Obama Names Two to Serve as U.S. Marshals, 7/28/10
seen at 00:04, 10 July in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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President Obama Nominates Two to Serve as U.S. Attorneys, 7/28/10
seen at 00:04, 10 July in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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10 June

Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate, 6/28/10
seen at 03:04, 10 June in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 6/28/10
seen at 00:04, 10 June in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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10 June

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 6/25/10
seen at 00:04, 10 June in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 06/25/10
seen at 00:04, 10 June in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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10 July

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 7/22/10
seen at 22:04, 10 July in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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10 June

Press Briefing by Deputy Press Secretary Bill Burton, 6/21/10
seen at 00:04, 10 June in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Presidential Nomination Sent to the Senate, 6/21/10
seen at 00:04, 10 June in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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10 July

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 7/15/10
seen at 17:04, 10 July in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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10 July

Presidential Nominations and Withdrawal Sent to the Senate, 7/14/10
seen at 03:04, 10 July in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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10 July

Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate, 7/12/10
seen at 17:04, 10 July in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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03 September

Readout of President Obama's Recent Calls on the Middle East
seen at 03:04, 3 September in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Trip by National Economic Council Director Lawrence H. Summers and Deputy National Security Advisor Thomas E. Donilon to China
seen at 00:04, 3 September in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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02 September

Remarks by President Obama, President Mubarak, His Majesty King Abdullah, Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Abbas Before Working Dinner
seen at 17:04, 2 September in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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President Obama Signs North Carolina Disaster Declaration
seen at 17:04, 2 September in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Readout of President Obama's Meeting with President Mubarak of Egypt
seen at 17:04, 2 September in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Remarks by the President in the Rose Garden after Bilateral Meetings
seen at 00:04, 2 September in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Readout of President Obama's Meeting with King Abdullah of Jordan
seen at 00:04, 2 September in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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01 September

Remarks by Vice President Joseph Biden at the Change of Command Ceremony for United States Forces-Iraq
seen at 20:04, 1 September in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel after Bilateral Meeting
seen at 19:04, 1 September in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Readout of President Obama’s Briefing Call with FEMA Administrator Fugate on the Preparations Being Made in Advance of Hurricane Earl
seen at 17:04, 1 September in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Remarks by the President in Address to the Nation on the End of Combat Operations in Iraq
seen at 03:04, 1 September in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Press Briefing by Special Envoy for Middle East Peace Senator George Mitchell
seen at 03:04, 1 September in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Statement by the Press Secretary on Today's Attack in the Southern West Bank
seen at 00:04, 1 September in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Excerpts from President Barack Obama's Address to the Nation on the End of Combat Operations in Iraq
seen at 00:04, 1 September in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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31 August

Remarks by the President During Fort Bliss Army Base Visit
seen at 20:04, 31 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Press Gaggle by Deputy Press Secretary Bill Burton and Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications Ben Rhodes aboard Air Force One en route Fort Bliss, Texas
seen at 19:04, 31 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Briefing to the Press by Antony Blinken, National Security Advisor to the Vice President
seen at 00:04, 31 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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30 August

Remarks by the President on the Economy
seen at 21:04, 30 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Video Remarks by The President to the Department of Commerce Annual Export Controls Update Conference
seen at 18:04, 30 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Vice President Joe Biden in Iraq
seen at 18:04, 30 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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President Obama Lays the Foundation for a New Export Control System To Strengthen National Security and the Competitiveness of Key U.S. Manufacturing and Technology Sectors
seen at 18:04, 30 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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29 August

Remarks by the President on the Fifth Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, Louisiana
seen at 22:04, 29 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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28 August

Weekly Address: President Obama: As the Combat Mission in Iraq Ends, We Must Pay Tribute to Those Who Have Served
seen at 12:04, 28 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Letter from the President to the Secretary of State Regarding Kyrgyzstan
seen at 00:04, 28 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Statement by President Obama on the Promulgation of Kenya's New Constitution
seen at 00:04, 28 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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26 August

Background on the President's Event in New Orleans for the Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
seen at 19:04, 26 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Vice President Biden Announces 200,000 Homes Weatherized Under the Recovery Act
seen at 17:04, 26 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Readout of President Obama's call with British Prime Minister Cameron
seen at 00:04, 26 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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25 August

President Obama to Deliver Back to School Speech September 14
seen at 22:04, 25 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Readout of President Obama's Conference Call with His Economic Team
seen at 20:04, 25 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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President Obama and Administration Officials to Mark 5th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina with Travel to Gulf Coast, Project Site Visits
seen at 17:04, 25 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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24 August

Statement by the Vice President on New CBO Report on Employment and Economic Impact of the Recovery Act
seen at 22:04, 24 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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FACT CHECK: John Boehner's Attacks on the President's Job Creation Agenda
seen at 20:04, 24 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Remarks by Vice President Joe Biden at the Recovery Act Innovation Report Event
seen at 19:04, 24 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Vice President Biden Releases Report on Recovery Act Impact on Innovation
seen at 17:04, 24 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Remarks by Vice President Joe Biden at the Veterans of Foreign Wars 111th National Convention
seen at 17:04, 24 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Statement by President Obama on CARD Act Implementation
seen at 03:04, 24 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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21 August

Weekly Address: President Obama Challenges Politicians Benefiting from Citizens United Ruling to Defend Corporate Influence in Our Elections
seen at 12:04, 21 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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20 August

Press Briefing by Deputy Press Secretary Bill Burton and Assistant to The President for Counterterrorism and Homeland Security John Brennan
seen at 22:04, 20 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Letter from the President Regarding Budget Amendments for HHS
seen at 21:04, 20 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Secretary of State Clinton to Hold Briefing on the Administration's Middle East Peace Process
seen at 17:04, 20 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Statement by the President on World Humanitarian Day
seen at 17:04, 20 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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19 August

President Obama Announces Recess Appointments to Key Administration Posts
seen at 22:04, 19 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Press Gaggle by Deputy Press Secretary Bill Burton aboard Air Force One en route Cape Cod, MA
seen at 21:04, 19 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Statement by the President on the Economy
seen at 20:04, 19 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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President Obama Signs Illinois Disaster Declaration
seen at 20:04, 19 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Remarks by the President at Florida Democratic Party Reception
seen at 08:04, 19 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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18 August

Press Gaggle by Deputy Press Secretary Bill Burton Aboard Air Force One en route Miami, FL
seen at 22:04, 18 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Remarks by the President at Luncheon Reception for Governor Ted Strickland
seen at 21:04, 18 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Remarks by the President at a Discussion with Ohio Families on the Economy
seen at 21:04, 18 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Vice President Biden Announces Recovery Act Investments in Broadband Projects to Bring Jobs, Economic Opportunity to Communities Nationwide
seen at 18:04, 18 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Background on the President’s Events in Columbus, Ohio
seen at 18:04, 18 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Remarks by the President at Fundraiser for Senator Patty Murray
seen at 03:04, 18 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Remarks by the President at Luncheon for Senator Patty Murray
seen at 00:04, 18 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Remarks by the President After Roundtable With Local Business Leaders in Seattle, Washington
seen at 00:04, 18 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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President Obama Signs Missouri Disaster Declaration
seen at 00:04, 18 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Readout of Vice President Biden’s Video Teleconference with British Deputy Prime Minister Nicholas Clegg
seen at 00:04, 18 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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17 August

Press Gaggle by Deputy Press Secretary Bill Burton Aboard Air Force One en route Seattle, WA
seen at 20:04, 17 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Remarks by the President at Luncheon for Mayor Tom Barrett
seen at 19:04, 17 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Remarks by the President at DCCC Finance Event
seen at 19:04, 17 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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President Obama to participate in NATO Summit in Lisbon November 19-20
seen at 18:04, 17 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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President Obama's Participation in Summit with European Union
seen at 17:04, 17 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Background On The President's Event in Seattle, Washington
seen at 14:04, 17 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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16 August

Remarks by the President on Clean Energy Manufacturing
seen at 22:04, 16 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Remarks by the President on Clean Energy Manufacturing in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
seen at 20:04, 16 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Background on the President's Event in Wisconsin
seen at 18:04, 16 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Remarks by the President on Gulf Coast Recovery in Panama City, Florida
seen at 17:04, 16 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Remarks by the President at Iftar Dinner
seen at 17:04, 16 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Press Gaggle by Deputy Press Secretary Bill Burton Aboard Air Force One en route Wisconsin
seen at 17:04, 16 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Statement on the National Elections in Rwanda
seen at 17:04, 16 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Readout of President Obama's Video Teleconference with President Karzai
seen at 17:04, 16 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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14 August

Remarks by the President at Iftar Dinner
seen at 19:04, 14 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Weekly Address: President Obama Promises to Protect Social Security from Republican Plans to Privatize It
seen at 12:04, 14 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Statement by the President on Korean Independence Day
seen at 03:04, 14 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Statement by the President on Pakistan's Independence Day
seen at 03:04, 14 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Statement by the President on India's Independence Day
seen at 03:04, 14 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Expected Attendees at the White House Iftar Dinner
seen at 03:04, 14 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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President Obama to Honor NCAA Champion Student Athletes at the White House
seen at 03:04, 14 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Notice from the President on the Continuation of Emergency Regarding Export Control Regulations
seen at 03:04, 14 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Letter from the President on the Continuation of Emergency Regarding Export Control Regulations
seen at 00:04, 14 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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13 August

Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 6080
seen at 20:04, 13 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Readout of the President's Call with Russian President Medvedev
seen at 17:04, 13 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Statement by the President on the Passage of the Southwest Border Security Bill
seen at 00:04, 13 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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12 August

Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 5872 and H.R. 5981
seen at 00:04, 12 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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11 August

Remarks by the President at the Signing of the Manufacturing Enhancement Act of 2010
seen at 22:04, 11 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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Statement by the President on the Occasion of Ramadan
seen at 21:04, 11 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings
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