Statement by the President on Passage of the Veterans Skills to Jobs Act
No veteran who fought for our nation overseas should have to fight for a job when they return home. That’s why I’m pleased that Democrats and Republicans in Congress have…
President Obama Nominates Angela Tammy Dickinson to Serve as U.S. Attorney
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Angela Tammy Dickinson to serve as United States Attorney in the Western District of Missouri. “Angela Tammy Dickinson has demonstrated an unwavering commitment…
President Obama Nominates Mark A. Barnett to Serve on the U.S. Court of International Trade
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Mark A. Barnett to serve on the United States Court of International Trade. “I am proud to nominate this outstanding candidate to serve…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Mark A. Barnett, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the United States Court of International Trade, vice Judith M. Barzilay, retired. Angela Tammy Dickinson,…
Statement from Press Secretary Jay Carney on Small Business Jobs Bill
The President proposed a set of common sense initiatives to create jobs and help restore middle class security. Today, the Republicans in the Senate blocked a piece of legislation that…
Obama Administration Takes Immediate Actions to Help Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, DC — The President believes that entrepreneurs and small businesses are engines of innovation and economic growth and are at the forefront of the nation’s economic recovery. This is…
First Lady Michelle Obama Announces Winners of Let’s Move! Video Challenge
Faith and Community Leaders From California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania and Tennessee chosen for work to solve childhood obesity WASHINGTON—First Lady Michelle Obama today announced the winners of…
Message to Congress — Blocking Property of Persons Threatening the Peace, Security, or Stability of Burma
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…
Statement by the President on the Easing of Sanctions on Burma
Today, the United States is easing restrictions to allow U.S. companies to responsibly do business in Burma. President Thein Sein, Aung San Suu Kyi and the people of Burma continue…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Dorothy Kosinski, of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of the National Council on the Humanities for a term expiring January 26, 2016,…