Category: 2012

Roanoke Fire Station #1, Roanoke, Virginia 7:51 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, Roanoke!  (Applause.)  It is good to be back in Roanoke!  Good to be back in Virginia.  (Applause.)  Back in the Star City. There are a couple of people I want to acknowledge.  First of all, you’ve got one of the finest senators and…

East Room 1:15 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA:  Good afternoon, everyone.  Welcome to the White House.  Yes!  (Applause.)  If I do say so myself, it looks pretty nice in here.  (Laughter.) It is always a pleasure to be here with all of you today as we recognize this year’s winners of the National Design Awards.  Every…

Green Run High School Virginia Beach, Virginia 1:05 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, Virginia Beach!  (Applause.)  Thank you!  It is good to be back in Virginia!  (Applause.) A couple of people I want to acknowledge.  First of all, please give Ricki a big round of applause.  (Applause.)  We are so proud of her, not just…

Dear Mr. Chairman: (Dear Madam Chairman:) (Dear Representative:) (Dear Senator:) Consistent with section 306(c)(2) of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-114) (the “Act”), I hereby determine and report to the Congress that suspension, for 6 months beyond August 1, 2012, of the right to bring an action under…

Today, the President authorized the use of up to $10 million from the Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund to respond to the unexpected and urgent refugee and migration needs resulting from the conflict in northern Mali.  The emergency funds will be used to support the efforts of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees…

No veteran who fought for our nation overseas should have to fight for a job when they return home.  That’s why I’m pleased that Democrats and Republicans in Congress have come together to pass legislation that will make it easier for veterans to put their skills to work. This legislation complements the new partnership launched…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Angela Tammy Dickinson to serve as United States Attorney in the Western District of Missouri. “Angela Tammy Dickinson has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to justice throughout her career, and I am honored to nominate her to serve the people of Missouri as U.S. Attorney for the Western District,”…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Mark A. Barnett to serve on the United States Court of International Trade. “I am proud to nominate this outstanding candidate to serve on the United States Court of International Trade,” said President Obama.  “Mr. Barnett has a long and distinguished record of service, and I am confident…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Mark A. Barnett, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the United States Court of International Trade, vice Judith M. Barzilay, retired. Angela Tammy Dickinson, of Missouri, to be United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri for the term of four years, vice Mary Elizabeth Phillips, resigned.

The President proposed a set of common sense initiatives to create jobs and help restore middle class security.  Today, the Republicans in the Senate blocked a piece of legislation that helps hard working small business owners and entrepreneurs by giving them a tax credit for hiring and giving their workers raises, alongside incentives for businesses…