CATEGORY: December 2009
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate, 12/4/09
William B. Sansom, of Tennessee, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority for a term expiring May 18, 2014. (Reappointment) Judith Ann Stewart Stock, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Educational and Cultural Affairs), vice Goli Ameri, resigned. David L. Strickland, of Georgia, to be Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,... [Read more]
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 12/7/09
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key administration posts: David T. Matsuda, Administrator, Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation Michael P. Huerta, Deputy Administrator, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation President Obama said, “I am grateful that such talented individuals have joined... [Read more]
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate, 12/3/09
Brooke D. Anderson, of California, to be Alternate Representative of the United States of America for Special Political Affairs in the United Nations, with the rank of Ambassador. Brooke D. Anderson, of California, to be an Alternate Representative of the United States of America to the Sessions of the General Assembly of the United Nations, during her tenure of service as Alternate Representative... [Read more]
President Obama Nominates Nancy Freudenthal, Judge D. Price Marshall Jr. and Judge Benita Pearson to Serve on the District Court Bench
WASHINGTON, DC – President Obama announced today that he has nominated Nancy Freudenthal, Judge D. Price Marshall Jr. and Judge Benita Pearson to serve on the District Court bench. Freudenthal is a nominee for the District of Wyoming, Marshall for the Eastern District of Arkansas and Pearson for the Northern District of Ohio. “Throughout their careers, these nominees have displayed unwavering... [Read more]
Joint Statement by the President of the United States of America and the President of the Russian Federation on the Expiration of the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START)
Recognizing our mutual determination to support strategic stability between the United States of America and the Russian Federation, we express our commitment, as a matter of principle, to continue to work together in the spirit of the START Treaty following its expiration, as well as our firm intention to ensure that a new treaty on strategic arms enter into force at the earliest possible date. Read More →
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
12/02/09 WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key administration posts: Rosemary DiCarlo, United States Deputy Representative to the United Nations, with the rank of Ambassador, United States Mission to the United Nations Brooke D. Anderson, Alternate Representative of the United States of America for Special Political Affairs to... [Read more]
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate, 12/2/09
Michael A. Khouri, of Kentucky, to be a Federal Maritime Commissioner for a term expiring June 30, 2011, vice Steven Robert Blust, resigned. David W. Mills, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Commerce, vice Darryl W. Jackson, resigned. Douglas A. Rediker, of Massachusetts, to be United States Alternate Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund for a term of two years, vice Daniel... [Read more]
President Obama Signs Arkansas Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Arkansas and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding beginning on October 29, 2009, and continuing. Federal funding is available to State and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency... [Read more]
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 12/01/09
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key administration posts: David Mills, Assistant Secretary of Commerce (Export Enforcement), Department of Commerce Douglas Rediker, United States Alternate Executive Director, International Monetary Fund Board President Obama said, “I am happy to announce that these two experienced and committed... [Read more]
Statement by the President on Central African Republic National Day
On behalf of the American people, I extend my best wishes to all those who are celebrating the National Day of the Central African Republic. Our Nation stands with the Central African Republic as both our countries work together to promote peace and prosperity. Read More →
