Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Thomas Edward Perez, of Maryland, to be Secretary of Labor, vice Hilda L. Solis, resigned. Catherine M. Russell, of the District of Columbia, to be…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Patricia E. Campbell-Smith, of the District of Columbia, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims for a term of fifteen…
President Obama Nominates Two to Serve on the U.S. Court of Federal Claims
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Patricia E. Campbell-Smith and Elaine D. Kaplan to serve on the United States Court of Federal Claims. “These nominees have dedicated their careers…
President Obama Nominates Two to Serve on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Michael Kenny O’Keefe and Robert Okun to serve on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. “Throughout their careers, these nominees have…
Remarks by the President Announcing the Nomination of Thomas Perez for Secretary of Labor
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Everybody have a seat. Have a seat. As I’ve said before, my top priority as President is doing everything we need to do to make…
Remarks By The President at Women’s History Month Reception
THE PRESIDENT: Well, hello, everybody! (Applause.) And can everybody please give Amanda another big round of applause? (Applause.) It seems to me she would be pretty good at sales. (Laughter.)…
Statement by the President on Rebecca Blank’s Departure
I want to thank Dr. Blank for her hard work and exceptional service on behalf of the American people. Over the past four years I have asked Becky to take…
Statement by President Obama on Nowruz
Dorood. As you and your families come together to celebrate Nowruz, I want to extend my best wishes on this new spring and new year. Around the world, and here…
Statement from the Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden on the Nomination of Cathy Russell
Washington, D.C.—The Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden today released the following statement after President Obama announced that he plans to nominate Cathy Russell, Chief of Staff to Dr. Biden,…
Statement by the Press Secretary Announcing the Visit of African Leaders
President Obama looks forward to welcoming President Ernest Bai Koroma of Sierra Leone, President Macky Sall of Senegal, President Joyce Banda of Malawi, and Prime Minister José Maria Pereira Neves…