United Nations

Secretary-General, in Security Council Debate on Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict, Cites ?Fundamental Failure? By Parties to Respect Obligations

  • por Notícias
  • 10 de novembro de 2009
  • 4 min. de leitura

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon?s remarks at the open debate of the Security Council on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, in New York, today, 11 November: I thank the Government of Austria for convening this ministerial debate to mark the tenth anniversary of the Security Council?s engagement on the protection of civilians […]

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White House

Biden: "I Have Everything To Hope, But Little To Fear"

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  • 10 de novembro de 2009
  • 2 min. de leitura

On Veterans Day, Vice President Joe Biden joins all Americans in honoring those who have fought and died for our country. Yesterday, in recognition of the seven soldiers killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan last month, the Vice President visited Fort Lewis military base in Washington, where he spoke to a crowd of 500 people, […]

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White House

The President on Veterans Day

  • por Notícias
  • 10 de novembro de 2009
  • 3 min. de leitura

Click here to see the video. In a cold but light drizzle today, after breakfast with veterans in the East Room of the White House, the President and the First Lady along with the Vice President and Dr. Biden went to Arlington National Cemetery. The President took part in the wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of […]

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White House

The Cabinet Honoring Our Veterans

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  • 10 de novembro de 2009
  • 4 min. de leitura

In Washington D.C., each government agency is proud to count veterans among their workforce.  Everyone from the Department of Homeland to Security to those at the Department of Agriculture observes this day of remembrance in a unique way.  And of course this is as big a day as their is for the VA. For the […]

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White House

"With Gratitude for the Lives They Led"

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  • 9 de novembro de 2009
  • 1 min. de leitura

Today the President and the First Lady travelled to Killeen, Texas. They met with families of the fallen and with wounded soldiers and their families at III Corps Headquarters, Fort Hood. Afterwards, the President spoke to the entire Fort Hood community during a memorial service for the soldiers and civilians killed on November 5th: We come […]

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Fiscally Responsible Health Reform Redux

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  • 9 de novembro de 2009
  • 2 min. de leitura

Every two weeks or so, there seems to be a story ringing the alarm bells over the fiscal dimension of health reform. As I’ve said time and again, the President is committed to signing a health reform bill that is deficit neutral in the first decade – and deficit reducing thereafter.  The legislation under consideration […]

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White House

Word from the White House: Controlling Costs for Families, Small Businesses, and the Government

  • por Notícias
  • 9 de novembro de 2009
  • 2 min. de leitura

It’s no secret that institutions of all stripes focus their communications on certain messages day to day. We thought it would all be a little more open and transparent if we went ahead and published what our focus will be for the day, along with any related articles, documents, or reports.  Supporting blog post: “Bending […]

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White House

The Model for Veterans Employment

  • por Notícias
  • 9 de novembro de 2009
  • 1 min. de leitura

President Barack Obama signs an executive order on the Employment of Veterans in the Federal Government, in the Oval Office, Nov. 9, 2009. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) Last night the President signed an Executive Order creating an interagency Council on Veterans Employment to advise the President and Administration on how to set the […]

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Classical Music Workshops Warm the White House

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  • 8 de novembro de 2009
  • 2 min. de leitura

Last Wednesday, the White House welcomed 120 middle and high school music students from all over the country to participate in four different engaging workshops.  From the Blue Room to the Map Room and the East Room to the Diplomatic Reception Room, beautiful music and instructors’ guiding voices echoed through the halls of this historic […]

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A Washington that is More Reflective of All of America

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  • 8 de novembro de 2009
  • 2 min. de leitura

Just a quick post to report on a meeting today with a group of lobbyists and others who currently chair Industry Trade Advisory Committees (ITACs). The group had objected to the Administration’s new policies barring the appointment (and reappointment) of federally registered lobbyists to agency boards and commissions. Although we have previously addressed their views […]

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