U.S.-Turkey Partnership
The United States and Turkey share a strong partnership and friendship, rooted in common values and strategic interests, and reinforced by the enduring links between the people of both countries.…
President Obama Appoints Daniel Werfel as Acting Commissioner of Internal Revenue
WASHINGTON – President Obama today announced the appointment of Daniel Werfel as Acting Commissioner of Internal Revenue, effective Wednesday, May 22. As Acting Commissioner, Mr. Werfel will lead efforts to…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Jon M. Holladay – Chief Financial Officer, Department of Agriculture…
Statement by the President on the Confirmation of Ernest Moniz as the Next Secretary of Energy
I am pleased that today, by a unanimous vote, the Senate confirmed Ernest Moniz as our next Energy Secretary. Dr. Moniz is a world-class scientist with expertise in a range…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Robert James Grey, Jr., of Virginia, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Legal Services Corporation for a term expiring July…
President Obama Calls on Congress to Fully Fund Embassy Security
Today, the President called on Congress to support and fully fund the Administration’s budget request to improve security of our embassies around the world. In addition, the President called on…
President Obama Nominates Three to Serve on the United States District Court
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama nominated Debra M. Brown, Pamela L. Reeves and Elizabeth A. Wolford for District Court judgeships. “These individuals have demonstrated the talent, expertise, and…
President Obama Nominates Judge Carolyn B. McHugh to Serve on the United States Court of Appeals
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama nominated Judge Carolyn B. McHugh to the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. “Judge Carolyn B. McHugh has displayed exceptional…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Debra M. Brown, of Mississippi, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi, vice W. Allen Pepper, Jr., deceased. Carolyn B.…
Dr. Jill Biden Announces Sarah Baker as Policy Director
Washington, D.C.—The Office of the Vice President today announced that Sarah Baker, who most recently served as Deputy Associate Counsel in the Office of Presidential Personnel, will serve as Dr.…