Remarks by the President before Cabinet Meeting
Cabinet Room 2:21 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, today, I have the opportunity to welcome two of the newest members of our Cabinet who haven’t had a chance to be…
President Obama Signs West Virginia Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of West Virginia and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by…
FACT SHEET: Enduring U.S.-Tunisian Relations
The United States and Tunisia have enjoyed a strong diplomatic relationship for more than 200 years. In 1799, the United States concluded its first agreement of friendship and trade with…
President Obama Announces His Intent to Nominate Denise Turner Roth as Administrator of the General Services Administration
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Denise Turner Roth as Administrator of the General Services Administration. President Obama said, “As Acting Administrator and Deputy…
President Obama Nominates Edward L. Stanton III to Serve on the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Edward L. Stanton III to serve on the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee. “I am pleased to nominate…
President Obama Nominates Michael McGowan to Serve as U.S. Marshal
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, President Obama nominated Michael McGowan to serve as U.S. Marshal for the District of Delaware. “Michael McGowan has a long and stellar track record in public…
President Obama Nominates Eric Steven Miller to Serve as U.S. Attorney for the District of Vermont
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, President Obama nominated Eric Steven Miller to serve as U.S. Attorney for the District of Vermont. “Eric Steven Miller’s legal career has been distinguished and impressive,”…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Michael C. McGowan, of Delaware, to be United States Marshal for the District of Delaware for the term of four years, vice Joseph Anthony Papili,…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Akhil Reed Amar, of Connecticut, to be a Member of the National Council on the Humanities for a term expiring January 26, 2020, vice Jamsheed…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting with President Beji Caid Essebsi of Tunisia
Vice President Biden hosted Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi for a meeting today at the Naval Observatory. The Vice President underscored the importance the United States places on ensuring that…