Hispanics Still Favor Obama Over GOP Presidential Challengers
President Obama still has a wide lead over his GOP challengers when it comes to the Hispanic community despite the fact that his administration has increased efforts to follow through…
We Can’t Wait: Nine States Awarded Race To The Top-Early Learning Challenge Grants
Awards Will Help Build Statewide Systems of High Quality Early Education Programs Today, the White House announced that nine states – California, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the President’s Phone Call with Russian President Medvedev
President Obama spoke with Russian President Medvedev today to congratulate him on the World Trade Organization’s decision to extend a formal invitation to Russia to join the WTO. The Presidents…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Dick Berner – Director, Office of Financial Research, Department of the…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Lifting of Sanctions in Libya
Today, after careful consultation with the new Libyan government, the United States rolled back most U.S. sanctions on the Government of Libya to keep our commitment to the Libyan people.…
President Obama Nominates Two to Serve on the US District Court
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Judge John Thomas Fowlkes, Jr. and Mr. Kevin McNulty to serve on the United States District Court. “I am pleased to nominate these…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: John Thomas Fowlkes, Jr., of Tennessee, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Tennessee, vice Bernice B. Donald, elevated. Kevin McNulty,…
Presidential Nominations and Withdrawal Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Richard B. Berner, of Massachusetts, to be Director, Office of Financial Research, Department of the Treasury, for a term of six years. (New Position) Nancy…
Statement by White House Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer
The President said that Congress cannot go home without preventing a tax increase on 160 million hardworking Americans, and the deal announced tonight meets that test. This is an important…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.J.Res.94
On Friday, December 16, 2011, the President signed into law: H.J.Res.94, which makes further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2012, through December 17, 2011, and for other purposes.