Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: James D. Peterson, of Wisconsin, to be United Stated District Judge for the Western District of Wisconsin, vice John C. Shabaz, retired. Robin S. Rosenbaum,…
Remarks by the President on the Affordable Care Act
Temple Emanu-El Dallas, Texas 5:36 P.M. CST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Edna. Give Edna a big round of applause. (Applause.) Well, it is wonderful to see all of you. And…
Remarks by the President At DSCC Event
Private Residence Dallas, Texas 7:00 P.M. CST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody! (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you so much. Everybody have a seat,…
Remarks by the President at DSCC Fundraising Reception
Private Residence Dallas, Texas 7:53 P.M. CST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you, everybody. Thank you so much. Well, I’m going to be very brief on the front end…
Readout of the President’s Meeting With Senators on the Affordable Care Act
Today, the President and Vice President met with over a dozen Senate Democrats to discuss the progress that’s been made to extend health care coverage to more Americans and to…
President Obama Announces Another Key Administration Post
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Joseph P. Mohorovic – Commissioner, Consumer Product Safety Commission President Obama…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Colleen Bradley Bell – Ambassador to Hungary, Department of State Madelyn Creedon…
Remarks by the President Before Meeting with Business Leaders on Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Roosevelt Room 11:38 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: In addition to talking about the Red Sox — (laughter) — we are here to talk about immigration reform. We’ve got an outstanding…
Remarks by the First Lady at Diwali Celebration
Blue Room 4:07 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Hello, everyone. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Oh, my goodness. Please rest. Welcome! Happy Diwali. AUDIENCE: Happy Diwali. MRS. OBAMA: It is a…
Statement by the President on Marriage Equality in Illinois
Tonight, I applaud the men and women of the Illinois General Assembly, a body in which I was proud to serve, for voting to legalize marriage equality in my home…