CATEGORY: February 2012
President Obama Nominates Two to Serve on the US District Court
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Judge Brian J. Davis and John E. Dowdell to serve on the United States District Court. “I am honored to put forward these highly qualified candidates for the federal bench,” President Obama said. “They will be distinguished public servants and valuable additions to the United States District Court.” Judge Brian J. Davis: Nominee for the... [Read more]
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Brian J. Davis, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida, vice Richard A. Lazzara, retired. John E. Dowdell, of Oklahoma, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Oklahoma, vice Terry C. Kern, retired Read More →
Remarks by the President to UAW Conference
Washington Marriott Wardman Park Washington, D.C. 11:30 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: How’s it going, UAW? (Applause.) It is good to be with some autoworkers today! (Applause.) All right. Everybody have a seat, get comfortable. Go ahead and get comfortable. I’m going to talk for a little bit. (Applause.) First of all, I want to say thank you to one of the finest leaders that we... [Read more]
Statement by the President on the Retirement of Senator Olympia Snowe
For almost three decades, Olympia Snowe has served the people of the great state of Maine. Elected to the state House in 1973, Olympia went on to be the first woman in American history to serve in both houses of a state legislature and both houses of Congress. From her unwavering support for our troops, to her efforts to reform Wall Street, to fighting for Maine’s small businesses, Senator... [Read more]
Statement by the President on the Retirement of Senator Olympia Snowe
For nearly four decades, Olympia Snowe has served the people of the great state of Maine. Elected to the state House in 1973, Olympia went on to be the first woman in American history to serve in both houses of a state legislature and both houses of Congress. From her unwavering support for our troops, to her efforts to reform Wall Street, to fighting for Maine’s small businesses, Senator... [Read more]
Statement by the Press Secretary on Dover Mortuary
We are deeply concerned about reports that in 2001, some unidentified portions of remains from the 9/11 attacks were disposed of in a landfill, and about the unacceptable handling of remains at Dover. The President has been briefed on the independent review of Dover Port Mortuary and strongly supports the Pentagon’s efforts to make needed systemic structural changes so that these types of incidents... [Read more]
Remarks by the First Lady and Dr. Biden Discussing Military Spouse Employment at National Governors Association Annual Meeting
State Dining Room 10:49 A.M. EST DR. BIDEN: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you, David, and thank you all for coming. It was great to see you all here last night — what a wonderful evening. And we’re so delighted to have you here again at the White House this morning. The last time we were together, Michelle and I talked to you about our idea for the Joining Forces initiative: ... [Read more]
Remarks by the President at National Governors Association Meeting
State Dining Room 11:30 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Please, everybody have a seat. Have a seat. Thank you, Joe, for the outstanding work you’re doing on behalf of the American people every day. I want to thank all the members of my Cabinet and administration who are here today. I want to thank Dave Heineman and Jack Markell for the outstanding... [Read more]
Statement by the Press Secretary
The President welcomes today’s news that TransCanada plans to build a pipeline to bring crude oil from Cushing, Oklahoma, to the Gulf of Mexico. As the President made clear in January, we support the company’s interest in proceeding with this project, which will help address the bottleneck of oil in Cushing that has resulted in large part from increased domestic oil production, currently at an... [Read more]
President Obama Challenges Governors to Invest in Education
White House Releases Education Blueprint: An Economy Built to Last Today, President Obama delivered remarks to the National Governors Association (NGA) where he challenged governors across the nation to do their part to ensure American students and workers have the education and training they need so that we have a workforce prepared for the jobs of the 21st century. The President believes that in... [Read more]
