Category: July 2011

Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President…

CORRECTED: The spelling of Croatian. The United States welcomes the arrest of Goran Hadzic, who is charged with participation in the murder of hundreds of Croatian civilians, among other crimes,…

THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. I wanted to give folks a quick update on the progress that we’re making on the debt ceiling discussions. I was in contact with all the…

The President spoke with German Chancellor Angela Merkel this morning by telephone about the Euro zone crisis in advance of the European Council meeting on July 21. They agreed that…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, White House Chief of Staff William Daley emphasized the Administration’s continued priority for the Export Control Reform Initiative as a national security imperative. The reforms when…

WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Maureen K. Ohlhausen, Commissioner, Federal Trade Commission President Obama announced his…

WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Roslyn A. Mazer, Inspector General, Department of Homeland Security The President…

THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. It has been almost three years since the financial crisis pulled the economy into a deep recession. And millions of families are still hurting because…

Several CEOs Announce New Investments Today, the President will host an education roundtable with business leaders, Secretary Duncan, Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett, Domestic Policy Council Director Melody Barnes, America’s Promise…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Richard Cordray, of Ohio, to be Director, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection for a term of five years. (New Position) Chester John Culver, of Iowa,…