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…
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…
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…
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:…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…