Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Gary Blankinship, of Texas, to be United States Marshal for the Southern District of Texas for the term of four years, vice Ruben Monzon, resigned.…
Message to the Senate from the President Regarding the Convention on the Law Applicable to Certain Rights in Respect of Securities Held with an Intermediary
Attached is a message from the President to the Senate regarding the Convention on the Law Applicable to Certain Rights in Respect of Securities Held with an Intermediary.
Message to the Senate from the President Regarding the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Attached is a message from the President to the Senate regarding the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
President Obama Nominates Gary Blankinship to Serve as US Marshal
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Gary Blankinship to serve as United States Marshal for the Southern District of Texas. “Throughout his distinguished career, Gary Blankinship has served his…
President Obama Nominates Two to Serve on the US District Court
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Matthew W. Brann and Judge Malachy Edward Mannion to serve on the United States District Court. “I am pleased to nominate these distinguished…
Statement by the President on the Passing of Donna Summer
Michelle and I were saddened to hear about the passing of Donna Summer. A five-time Grammy Award winner, Donna truly was the “Queen of Disco.” Her voice was unforgettable, and…
President Obama Calls on Congress to Act on Small Business Proposal in “To Do List” and Meets with Congressional Leadership
National Economic Council Releases Report on Moving America’s Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs Forward WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama will visit a small business in the Washington, DC area where…
Statement by the Press Secretary on Today’s Executive Order on Yemen’s Peace, Security, and Stability
Today, President Obama signed an Executive Order authorizing sanctions to be imposed on individuals and entities who threaten the peace, security, and stability of Yemen by disrupting the political transition.…
Message to Congress — Blocking Property of Persons Threatening the Peace, Security, or Stability of Yemen
TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), I hereby report that I have issued an Executive…
President Obama Amends Vermont Disaster Declaration
The President today made additional disaster assistance available to the State of Vermont by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for Public Assistance projects undertaken as a…