Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event in Roanoke, Virginia
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…
Remarks by the First Lady at the Cooper-Hewitt Design Awards Luncheon
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.)…
Remarks by the President at Campaign Event in Virginia Beach, VA
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…
Letter from the President Regarding the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act of 1996
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”),…
Statement by NSC Spokesman Tommy Vietor on Mali
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…
Statement by the President on Passage of the Veterans Skills to Jobs Act
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…
President Obama Nominates Angela Tammy Dickinson to Serve as U.S. Attorney
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…
President Obama Nominates Mark A. Barnett to Serve on the U.S. Court of International Trade
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…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
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,…
Statement from Press Secretary Jay Carney on Small Business Jobs Bill
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…