Re: Why don't the let all the shit run businesses that need a bailout go belly up?
Shit for Brains .... get up to speed:
go to the site, to read about each of the below.....
http://www.whitehouse.gov /
EXECUTIVE ORDERS
2/6/09
Executive Order: Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects
2/6/2009
Presidential Executive Order Establishing the President's Economic Recovery Advisory Board
2/5/2009
Amendments to Executive Order 13199 and Establishment of the President's Advisory Council for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships
1/30/2009
Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers Under Service Contracts
1/30/2009
Executive Order -- Economy in Government Contracting
1/30/2009
Executive Order -- Notificiation of Employee Rights Under Federal Labor Laws
1/22/2009
Review of Detention Policy Options
1/22/2009
Closure Of Guantanamo Detention Facilities
1/22/2009
Ensuring Lawful Interrogations
1/21/2009
Presidential Records
1/21/2009
Ethics Commitments by Executive Branch Personnel
PRESIDENTIAL MEMORANDA
2/5/2009
Appliance Efficiency Standards
2/4/2009
Presidential Memorandum -- State Children's Health Insurance Program
1/30/2009
Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies
1/27/2009
Unexpected Urgent Refugee and Migration Needs Related to Gaza
1/26/2009
The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007
1/26/2009
California Request for Waiver Under the Clean Air Act
1/23/2009
Mexico City Policy and Assistance for Voluntary Population Planning
1/22/2009
Review of the Detention of Ali Saleh Kahlah
1/21/2009
Freedom of Information Act
1/21/2009
Pay Freeze
1/21/2009
Transparency and Open Government
PRESS RELEASES
2/15/2009
Declaration of major disaster in the State of Oklahoma
2/12/2009
Vice President Joe Biden Announces Kareem Dale As Special Assistant to the President for Disability Policy
BOISE, ID ? Vice President Joe Biden today announced Kareem Dale as Special Assistant to the President for Disability Policy. The Vice President, who was leading a Presidential Delegation at the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Boise, Idaho, made the announcement during a stop at the Special Olympics? Healthy Athletes Event, a worldwide program in which athletes receive a variety of health screenings and services.
2/11/2009
Readout On the President?s Calls to Foreign Leaders
This afternoon, President Obama spoke to President Peres of Israel to extend his congratulations to the Israeli people on their general elections yesterday. The President remarked that the Israeli people should be very happy about the democratic example they have set for the world. They had a good discussion, and the President complimented President Peres on his recent op-ed in which he reaffirmed his strong commitment to achieving a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
2/11/2009
Nomination Press Release - Assistant Attorney General
David S. Kris, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Attorney General, vice J. Patrick Rowan, resigned.
2/9/2009
Press Conference by the President
On Monday evening, February 9, 2009, President Obama gave his first White House press conference in the East Room.
2/9/2009
Governor Crist to join President at Fort Myers Town Hall Meeting Tomorrow
The White House announced today that Florida Governor Charlie Crist will introduce President Barack Obama at a town hall meeting in Fort Myers to discuss the urgent need for a plan to help American families cope with the severe economic downturn and lay the foundation for our long term recovery.
2/9/2009
President Obama Directs the National Security and Homeland Security Advisors to Conduct Immediate Cyber Security Review
President Obama has directed the National Security and Homeland Security Advisors to conduct an immediate review of the plan, programs, and activities underway throughout the government dedicated to cyber security.
2/9/2009
Readout on the President's Call to Prime Minister Kevin Rudd of Australia
President Obama called Prime Minister Kevin Rudd of Australia. The President and the Prime Minister discussed the current status of the fires across Victoria, Australia. The President offered his prayers to the people of Australia and his condolences to the victims. The President asked if the U.S. could provide assistance to the government and people of Australia to assist with the fire.
2/6/2009
Vice President Joe Biden to Depart for Germany to Represent United States at Annual Munich Security Conference
The Vice President will travel to Germany later today to represent the United States and address the 45th Munich Conference on Security Policy, also known as the Wehrkunde Conference. General James L. Jones, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, will also attend the conference. The Munich Security Conference is an annual gathering of government officials, foreign and defense policy experts and journalists to discuss Trans-Atlantic security issues.
2/6/2009
Obama Announces Economic Advisory Board
Washington (February 6, 2009) ? President Barack Obama today signed an executive order establishing the new Economic Recovery Advisory Board. Modeled on the Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board created by President Dwight D. Eisenhower the Board will provide an independent voice on economic issues and will be charged with offering independent advice to the President as he formulates and implements his plans for economic recovery.
2/6/2009
President Obama Signs Major Disaster Declaration for Arkansas
2/6/2009
President Obama Announces More Key White House Staff
Today, President Obama announced three Deputy Associate Directors of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs: Jodi Archambault Gillette, Nicholas Rathod, and Michael Blake.
2/6/2009
Readout on the President?s Meeting with Family Members of the Victims of the Attacks of September 11th and the Attack on the USS Cole
2/5/2009
President Obama Signs Major Disaster Declaration for the Commonwealth of Kentucky
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and ordered Federal aid to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area struck by a severe winter storm and flooding beginning on January 26, 2009, and continuing.
2/5/2009
Obama Announces White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships
President Barack Obama today signed an executive order establishing the new White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships. The White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships will work on behalf of Americans committed to improving their communities, no matter their religious or political beliefs.
2/5/2009
Vice President Biden: "400,000 Jobs to Be Created Nationwide by Investing in our Country's Infrastructure"
Washington, DC ? After touring the Laurel, Maryland MARC Train Station, one of the thousands of rail and commuter stations all across the country in dire need of improvements, Vice President Joe Biden discussed why we must invest in our nation?s infrastructure in order to build a 21st century economy. He was joined by Maryland Governor Martin O?Malley, Senator Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD) and Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.
2/4/2009
White House Releases Additional State-Specific Impacts of American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan
The White House today released additional state-specific details on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan. The recovery plan will create and save jobs in the near future while addressing long-neglected needs that are critical to laying the foundation for a strong economic future.
2/4/2009
Treasury Announces New Restrictions On Executive Compensation
2/3/2009
State-By-State Employment Data on Impact of American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan
2/3/2009
Duckworth Tapped for VA Assistant Secretary
President Barack Obama has announced his intent to nominate L. Tammy Duckworth, director of the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs, to be the Assistant Secretary of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
2/3/2009
Letter from Nancy Killefer to President Obama
2/2/2009
Ron Sims To Be Nominated As HUD's Deputy Secretary
President Barack Obama today announced he intends to nominate Ron Sims, County Executive of King County, Washington, to become the Deputy Secretary at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
2/2/2009
Readout on President Obama's Calls to Iraqi President Talabani, Prime Minister Maliki and President Lee of the Republic of Korea
Below is a readout from Press Secretary Robert Gibbs on President Obama?s calls to Iraqi President Talabani, Prime Minister Maliki and President Lee of the Republic of Korea.
2/2/2009
Readout on Meeting with Democratic Congressional Leaders
The President had a productive meeting to discuss the Economic Recovery and Reinvestment plan with Democratic congressional leaders late this afternoon. They agreed on the urgency of passing effective legislation in the short term and committed to continue working together to achieve the bipartisan consensus that the President has sought throughout this process.
1/30/2009
Obama Announces Middle Class Task Force
President Barack Obama today announced the creation of a White House Task Force on Middle Class Working Families to be chaired by Vice President Joe Biden. The Task Force is a major initiative targeted at raising the living standards of middle-class, working families in America.
1/30/2009
Obama Declares Major Disaster in Washington State
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Washington and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by a severe winter storm, landslides, mudslides, and flooding during the period of January 6-16, 2009.
1/30/2009
Obama Signs Emergency Disaster Declaration for Missouri
Earlier this evening President Obama called Missouri Governor Jay Nixon about the severe winter storm. The President asked for an update on the situation and for the status of emergency response efforts. He informed the Governor that he would be signing his request for federal aid and would declare a federal emergency.
1/29/2009
Remarks by the First Lady and Mrs. Lilly Ledbetter at Reception After Bill Signing
MRS. OBAMA: So thank you for joining us today for this important event, and welcome to the White House. (Applause.) As I told guests, feel free, walk around, touch some stuff. (Laughter.) Just don't break anything. (Laughter.) It's what I try to tell my kids. (Laughter.)
1/29/2009
Readout on the President's Call to Prime Minister Aso of Japan
The President last evening had a substantive and wide-ranging telephone discussion with Prime Minister Aso of Japan.
1/28/2009
President Obama Speaks with Governors Beebe and Beshear; Signs Emergency Declarations for Arkansas and Kentucky
Earlier this evening President Obama made phone calls to Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe and Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear about the severe winter storm in both states. The President asked the governors for updates on the situation in their states and for the status of emergency response efforts.
1/28/2009
President Obama Announces Deputy Directors for Intergovernmental Affairs
Today, President Barack Obama announced that David Agnew and Sean McGrath will serve as Deputy Directors for the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs.
1/28/2009
Obama Announces Deputy Directors for the National Economic Council
Today, President Barack Obama announced that Diana Farrell and Jason Furman will serve as Deputy Directors of the National Economic Council (NEC).
1/28/2009
Obama Announces Key Additions to the Office of the White House Counsel
Today, President Barack Obama announced more key members of the Office of the White House Counsel, including Deputy Counsels and Special Counsel, Associate Counsels, Deputy Associate Counsels, Research Director, and Staff Assistants and Administrative Assistants.
1/27/2009
Readout on the President's Calls to Foreign Leaders
The President had a warm, positive conversation with Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd.
1/27/2009
Dr. Jill Biden Announces Plans to Continue Teaching
Continuing her 28-year career as an educator, Dr. Jill Biden returned to teaching today at a DC-area community college. Dr. Biden will work as an adjunct professor at Northern Virginia Community College this semester, teaching two English courses.
1/27/2009
Vice President Biden at Annual Munich Security Conference
The Vice President will travel to Germany at the end of next week to represent the United States and address the 45th Munich Conference on Security Policy, also known as Wehrkunde. General James L. Jones, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, will also attend the conference.
1/24/2009
WEEKLY ADDRESS: President Barack Obama Discusses New White House Report on an American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan
In the weekly address released today, President Barack Obama discussed a new White House report on an American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan, which outlines the tangible impact that the plan will have on our economy.
1/23/2009
President's calls to foreign leaders
This afternoon, President Obama made phone calls to three foreign leaders and to the Secretary General of the United Nations.
1/23/2009
Letter from OMB Director Orszag to Senator Conrad
Text of a January 22, 2009, letter from OMB Director Peter Orszag to Senator Kent Conrad.
1/22/2009
President Barack Obama Announces Key DOJ Appointees
WASHINGTON ? Today, President Barack Obama announced the following Department of Justice (DOJ) appointees: David Kris, Assistant Attorney General for National Security; Tony West, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Division; Lanny Breuer, Assistant Attorney General for Criminal; and Christine Varney, Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust.
1/22/2009
BACKGROUND: President Obama signs Executive Orders on Detention and Interrogation Policy
Executive Order requires closure of the Guantanamo detention center no later than one year from the date of the Order. Closure of the facility is the ultimate goal but not the first step. The Order establishes a review process with the goal of disposing of the detainees before closing the facility.
