CATEGORY: May 2010
Statement by the President on the House Administration Committee’s Passage of the DISCLOSE Act
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release May 20, 2010 Statement by the President on the House Administration Committee’s Passage of the DISCLOSE Act “Today, the House Administration Committee took another important step toward putting in place critical protections to control the flood of special interest money into American elections. The DISCLOSE Act,... [Read more]
President Obama Names Two as U.S. Attorneys
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release May 20, 2010 President Obama Names Two as U.S. Attorneys WASHINGTON- Today, President Obama nominated David J. Hickton and William C. Killian to serve as U.S. Attorneys. “I am proud to nominate these outstanding individuals to serve as United States Attorneys,” said President Obama. “I am confident they will serve... [Read more]
President Obama Names Three to United States District Court
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release May 20, 2010 President Obama Names Three to United States District Court WASHINGTON- Today, President Obama nominated Judge Anthony Joseph Battaglia, Judge Edward J. Davila and Robert L. Wilkins to seats on the United States District Court. “These distinguished individuals have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to justice... [Read more]
President Obama Names Susan L. Carney to U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release May 20, 2010 President Obama Names Susan L. Carney to U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit WASHINGTON- Today, President Obama nominated Susan L. Carney for a seat on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit “At every step of her career, Susan Carney has performed with excellence and unwavering integrity,”... [Read more]
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Republic of Korea Navy ship the Cheonan
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release May 19, 2010 Statement by the Press Secretary on the Republic of Korea Navy ship the Cheonan The President has expressed his deep sympathy to President Lee and the Korean people for the loss of 46 sailors on the Republic of Korea Navy ship Cheonan that was sunk on March 26 by a torpedo. The United States strongly condemns... [Read more]
Statement by the President on the House Financial Services Committee Passage of the Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release May 19, 2010 Statement by the President on the House Financial Services Committee Passage of the Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 “Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy, and where most new jobs begin. In March, I signed into law a jobs bill that provides tax cuts to small businesses that hire... [Read more]
Readout from the President’s Call with Prime Minister Erdogan of Turkey
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release May 19, 2010 Readout from the President’s Call with Prime Minister Erdogan of Turkey President Obama spoke with Prime Minister Erdogan today by phone. The President acknowledged the efforts of Turkey and Brazil and noted that the United States and the international community... [Read more]
Joint Statement from President Barack Obama and President Felipe Calderón
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release May 19, 2010 Joint Statement from President Barack Obama and President Felipe Calderón President Felipe Calderón and President Barack Obama today reaffirmed the strategic partnership between the United States and Mexico and underscored their commitment to improve the lives of all citizens in both our countries, building... [Read more]
Statement of President Barack Obama on Haitian Flag Day
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release May 18, 2010 Statement of President Barack Obama on Haitian Flag Day “On behalf of the American people, I send my congratulations to all those who celebrate Haitian Flag Day – here in America, in Haiti, and around the world. Over 200 years ago, freedmen from what is now the Republic of Haiti came to the aid of American... [Read more]
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 5/18/10
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release May 18, 2010 President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 5/18/10 WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key administration posts: Patrick S. Moon, Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Department of State Christopher W. Murray, Ambassador to the... [Read more]
