Alan Kessler, Governor, Board of Governors of the Postal Service Source&Bios
The President announced that he will appoint the following individuals to posts in his administration:
Henry Anderson, Member, Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health
R. William Field, Member, Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health
Richard Lemen, Member, Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health
David B. Richardson, Member, Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health Source&Bios
The President delivered remarks, in the evening, at an event at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Washington D.C. celebrating the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate. The Institute's primary purpose is to educate the general public, students, teachers, new Senators, and Senate staff about the role and importance of the Senate. In keeping with deceased United States Senator Kennedy's lifetime of public service, a major goal of the Institute will be to improve civic education in the nation and educate and inspire a new generation of active citizens and legislators. The Institute will be located on the campus of the University of Massachusetts, adjacent to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library on Columbia Point in Boston. Among the President's remarks, he said:
"Still, I know that many of us, from both parties, shared Ted's sentiment that something vital about the Senate has been lost. Where it once was a more personal and more collegial place, it's become more polarized and more confrontational. And gone, sometimes, is that deeper understanding of one another; that ideas that there are great battles to be won and great battles to be waged, but not against the person on the other side of the aisle, rather to be waged on behalf of the country. What Ted wanted to save, above anything else, is that sense of community and collegiality and mutual responsibility to our constituents, to the institution, and to one another. "As senators," he wrote, "we need to be vigilant that we don't lose track of the whole essence of what the Senate is; of what our involvement in it signifies; of our relationship with people; and of what all of that should lead to, which is the unfettered and vital exchange of ideas."" Transcript of the President's Remarks
Lawrence H. Summers, Director of the National Economic Council and Assistant to the President for Economic Policy, held a meeting at the White House with "stakeholder groups" to discuss the importance of passing financial reform. Source&MaterialsPresented
Julius Genachowski, Chairman of the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC), announced expansion of the ways OpenInternet.gov can be used by launching the site's blog. Visitors to this blog will find expert commentary from FCC staff on how best to preserve the Internet's openness and questions that arise during this debate. FCC staff hopes to use this forum not only to share ideas but also to receive them, and encourage all visitors to weigh in with their own thoughts and engage in an open dialogue. The blog will also offer timely information on the FCC's latest activities to preserve an open Internet. Video: the President Addresses Cyber Security
Day266/Oct15th/Thursday: The President traveled to New Orleans, Louisiana, where he visited students at the Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School. Transcript of the President's Speech
The President held a town hall at the University of New Orleans to hear directly from the people on the ground about Gulf Coast rebuilding, what is going well and what their concerns are. Among the President's remarks, he said, "Now, even with all the action we've taken and all the progress we've made, we know how much work is left to be done. Whether you're driving through New Orleans, Biloxi, or the southern part of Louisiana, it's clear how far we have to go before we can call this recovery a real success. There are sewers and roads still to repair. There are houses and hospitals still vacant. There are schools and neighborhoods still waiting to thrive once more. And so I promise you this -- whether it's me coming down here or my Cabinet or other members of my administration -- we will not forget about New Orleans. We are going to keep on working. We are not going to forget about the Gulf Coast. Together, we will rebuild this region and we will rebuild it stronger than before."
And among the questions asked was one from 4th grader Terrence Scott: "I have to say, why do people hate you and why -- they supposed to love you, and God is love and --
The President responded: "Well, now, first of all, I did get elected President, so not everybody hates me, now. I don't want you to -- I got a whole lot of votes. I want to make sure everybody understands. But you know, what is true is if you were watching TV lately, it seems like everybody is just getting mad all the time. And, you know, I think that you've got to take it with a grain of salt. Some of it is just what's called politics, where once one party wins then the other party kind of gets -- feels like it needs to poke you a little bit to keep you on your toes. And so you shouldn't take it too seriously." Katrina Rita Fact Sheet.pdf Transcript of the President's Speech & Audience Questions Video
The President traveled to San Francisco, California for evening remarks at a DNC fundraising dinner and reception at the Westin St. Francis Hotel. Transcript of the President's Speech #1 Transcript of the President's Speech #2
The President sent these nominations to the United States Senate:
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