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FACT SHEET: The White House and Small Business Administration Launch Startup in a Day Initiative and Prize Competition
11 Pioneering Cities Pledge to Reduce New Business Licensing and Permitting Process to Less Than One Day; August 4 Set as Date for First-Ever White House Demo Day Focused on Inclusive Entrepreneurship Yesterday, the White House and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in coordination with the National League of Cities, announced the launch of the…
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Announcing the 2015-2016 National Finalists for the White House Fellows Program
WASHINGTON, DC — The President’s Commission on White House Fellowships announced today the National Finalists for the 2015-2016 White House Fellowship. This year’s class of Finalists represents an accomplished and diverse cross-section of professionals from the private sector, academia, medicine, and our armed services. National Finalists for the nation’s premiere program for leadership and public…
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President Obama Nominates Two to Serve on the United States District Courts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Judge Brian R. Martinotti and Robert F. Rossiter, Jr. to serve on the United States District Courts. “These individuals have had distinguished legal careers and I am honored to ask them to serve as judges on the federal bench,” said President Obama. “I am confident they will serve…
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President Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to the Italian Republic to Attend the Milan Expo 2015
President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the Italian Republic to attend the Milan Expo 2015 on June 17-18, 2015. As part of her Let’s Move! initiative to end the epidemic of childhood obesity in America within a generation, Mrs. Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United States, will lead…
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Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Brian R. Martinotti, of New Jersey, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey, vice Stanley R. Chesler, retiring. Robert F. Rossiter, Jr., of Nebraska, to be United States District Judge for the District of Nebraska, vice Joseph F. Bataillon, retired.
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Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Brian R. Martinotti, of New Jersey, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey, vice Stanley R. Chesler, retiring. Robert F. Rossiter, Jr., of Nebraska, to be United States District Judge for the District of Nebraska, vice Joseph F. Bataillon, retired.
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Remarks by the First Lady at the Woodmark Group’s Children Circle of Care Luncheon
The Ritz Carlton Washington D.C. 12:51 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: You all, thank you so much. (Applause.) Oh, my goodness! Wow. Well, hi. (Laughter.) I’m Michelle Obama, as you heard from Rylie. (Laughter.) It is such a pleasure to be here today at the Woodmark Children’s Forum as you celebrate the 25th anniversary of The…
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Statement by the Press Secretary on Additional U.S. Steps in the Counter-ISIL Effort
In furtherance of his comprehensive strategy to degrade and destroy the ISIL terrorist group, President Obama has approved additional actions to enhance the implementation of the counter-ISIL campaign. To improve the capabilities and effectiveness of partners on the ground, the President authorized the deployment of up to 450 additional U.S. military personnel to train, advise,…
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FACT SHEET: Administration Announces Actions to Bring Jobs and Clean Energy to Rural America
Financing Hundreds Of Projects To Reduce Carbon Pollution In Rural Communities President Obama is committed to combating climate change to protect future generations while supporting a strong rural economy. Climate change can no longer be seen as a distant threat. It is already affecting rural communities across the country and putting homes, businesses, and vital infrastructure…
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Message — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Belarus
TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the…




