CATEGORY: November 2010
Readout of President Obama’s Meeting on Afghanistan and Pakistan
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release November 17, 2010 Readout of President Obama’s Meeting on Afghanistan and Pakistan The President held his routine monthly update meeting on Afghanistan and Pakistan. He received an update on our progress in disrupting, dismantling, and defeating al Qaeda in the region. The President then focused on preparations for... [Read more]
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 11/17/10
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release November 17, 2010 President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 11/17/10 WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Sim Farar, Member, United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy The President also announced his intent... [Read more]
Background on the President’s National Medal of Science and the National Medal of Technology and Innovation Ceremony Today
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release November 17, 2010 Background on the President’s National Medal of Science and the National Medal of Technology and Innovation Ceremony Today East Room Today, the President will award the National Medal of Science and the National Medal of Technology and Innovation in the East Room of the White House. The President will... [Read more]
President Obama Names Seven to Serve as U.S. Marshals, 11/17/10
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release November 17, 2010 President Obama Names Seven to Serve as U.S. Marshals, 11/17/10 WASHINGTON- Today, President Obama nominated Charles Edward Andrews, Darrell James Bell, William Benedict Berger Sr., Russel Edwin Burger, Joseph Campbell Moore, Edwin Donovan Sloane, and Esteban Soto III to serve as U.S. Marshals. “These dedicated... [Read more]
President Barack Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to the Holy See to Attend a Ceremony Elevating Two American Archbishops to Cardinals
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release November 17, 2010 President Barack Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to the Holy See to Attend a Ceremony Elevating Two American Archbishops to Cardinals President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the Holy See to attend a ceremony elevating two American Archbishops to Cardinals.... [Read more]
President Obama Nominates Six to the United States District Court, 11/17/10
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release November 17, 2010 President Obama Nominates Six to the United States District Court, 11/17/10 WASHINGTON- Today, President Obama nominated Judge Cathy Bissoon, Vincent L. Briccetti, Roy B. Dalton, Jr., Sara Lynn Darrow, Judge John A. Kronstadt, and Kevin H. Sharp to seats on the United States District Court. “I am pleased... [Read more]
President Obama Names S. Amanda Marshall to Serve as U.S. Attorney
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release November 17, 2010 President Obama Names S. Amanda Marshall to Serve as U.S. Attorney WASHINGTON- Today, President Obama nominated S. Amanda Marshall to serve as U.S. Attorneys. “Amanda Marshall has shown an unwavering commitment to justice throughout her career,” said President Obama. “I am confident she will continue... [Read more]
Remarks by the President in Presenting National Medals of Science and National Medals of Technology and Innovation
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release November 17, 2010 Remarks by the President in Presenting National Medals of Science and National Medals of Technology and Innovation East Room 5:25 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much, everybody. Wonderful to see you. Please, everyone sit down, sit down. We’ve got a lot of work to do here. (Laughter.) ... [Read more]
Statement by President Obama on General Motors
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release November 17, 2010 Statement by President Obama on General Motors General Motors’ initial public offering (IPO) marks a major milestone in the turnaround of not just an iconic company but the entire American auto industry. Through the IPO, the government will cut its stake in GM by nearly half, continuing our disciplined commitment... [Read more]
Obama administration sets aside critical polar bear habitat
Despite environmental activist groups criticizing President Barack Obama’s seemingly indifferent attitude towards endangered species, the administration was able to pull off around 187,999 square miles along Alaska’s northern coast as protected habitat for polar bears. The move comes right after partial settlement made between the Department of Interior and the group of environmental agencies... [Read more]
