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WASHINGTON – Today, President Obama nominated Catherine Friend Easterly for the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. President Obamasaid, “Catherine Easterly has proved herself to be not only a first-rate…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: David B. Barlow, of Utah, to be United States Attorney for the District of Utah for the term of four years, vice Brett L. Tolman,…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Ashton B. Carter, of Massachusetts, to be Deputy Secretary of Defense, vice William J. Lynn, III. Irvin Charles McCullough III, of Maryland, to be Inspector…
As Ramadan begins, Michelle and I would like to send our best wishes to Muslim communities in the United States and around the world. Ramadan is a festive time that…
The President took the opportunity today to consult with U.S. Ambassador to Syria Robert Ford, who is in Washington D.C. for meetings with the Senate and key Administration officials. The…
I am appalled by the Syrian government’s use of violence and brutality against its own people. The reports out of Hama are horrifying and demonstrate the true character of the…
The debt deal announced today is a victory for bipartisan compromise, for the economy and for the American people. The agreement: Removes the cloud of uncertainty over our economy at…
THE PRESIDENT: Good evening. There are still some very important votes to be taken by members of Congress, but I want to announce that the leaders of both parties, in…
WASHINGTON-In this week’s address, President Obama urged both Republicans and Democrats to take action to avoid defaulting for the first time in our nation’s history. While the two parties are…
The President will deliver remarks at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. announcing the next round of a coordinated national program to dramatically improve fuel efficiency and…