CATEGORY: April 2012
Statement from Vice President Biden on the Violence Against Women Act
Today, the Senate took bipartisan action to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act. Now, it’s time for the House to move quickly and pass the bill. In 2012, we should be beyond questioning the need for the Violence Against Women Act. This law has been overwhelmingly successful since it was first enacted 17 years ago to improve the criminal justice response to this violent crime and to assist... [Read more]
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Verdict in the Charles Taylor Trial at the Special Court for Sierra Leone
The United States applauds today’s verdict of the Special Court for Sierra Leone in the case of Charles Taylor. The conviction of Mr. Taylor for war crimes and crimes against humanity during Sierra Leone’s civil war in the 1990s sends a powerful message about accountability. Through the apprehension and successful trial of Mr. Taylor, the international community has kept faith with a signal... [Read more]
We Can’t Wait: President Obama Takes Action to Stop Deceptive and Misleading Practices by Educational Institutions that Target Veterans, Service Members and their Families
On Friday, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama will visit Fort Stewart in Georgia where the President will sign an Executive Order to help ensure all of America’s service members, veterans, spouses, and other family members have the information they need to make informed educational decisions and are protected from aggressive and deceptive targeting by educational institutions. We... [Read more]
Remarks by the First Lady at Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day Event
East Room 11:05 A.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: How are you guys doing? CHILDREN: Good! MRS. OBAMA: Wow, sounds like you’ve had a busy morning already, right? CHILDREN: Yes! MRS. OBAMA: Tell me about some of the stuff you’ve done. Just shout out. All right, one at a time. Stand up. Whoever stands up — CHILD: Pastry chef! MRS. OBAMA: Pastry chef. CHILD: (Inaudible) when we got... [Read more]
Remarks by Vice President Joe Biden on Foreign Policy at a Camapaign Event
New York University, Tishman Auditorium New York, New York 10:59 A.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hello, folks. How are you? It’s great to be with you all. (Applause.) What a great introduction. I just said I hope she remembers me when she’s President of the United States of America. (Laughter.) Ladies and gentlemen, it’s great to be before such a distinguished audience at a great university. ... [Read more]
President Obama Signs JOBS Act, Calls it a ‘Game Changer’ for Small Businesses
Antiquated investing laws and tight credit have always restricted small businesses and startups but with the signing of the JOBS Act by President Obama, he considers this move to be a “potential game changer”. In explaining the potential impact of the JOBS Act, also known as the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act, Obama said, “This is a country that has always been on the cutting edge and the... [Read more]
President Obama to Participate in Roundtable with Iowa Students
This afternoon, the President will visit the University of Iowa in Iowa City to deliver remarks as part of a concerted effort to get Congress to prevent interest rates on student loans from doubling in July. Prior to delivering remarks in the Field House, the President will participate in a roundtable with five students currently receiving Stafford federal student loans. The roundtable is pooled... [Read more]
President Obama Nominates Judge Charles R. Breyer to Serve on the US Sentencing Commission
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Terrence G. Berg, Jesus G. Bernal, Shelly Deckert Dick and Lorna G. Schofield 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.” Terrence... [Read more]
President Obama Nominates Four to Serve on the US District Court
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Terrence G. Berg, Jesus G. Bernal, Shelly Deckert Dick and Lorna G. Schofield 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.” Terrence... [Read more]
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Terrence G. Berg, of Michigan, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan, vice Arthur J. Tarnow, retired. Jesus G. Bernal, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Central District of California, vice Stephen G. Larson, resigned. Charles R. Breyer, of California, to be a Member of the United States Sentencing Commission... [Read more]
