Category: Apr2014

TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), I hereby report that I have issued an Executive…

Three years ago, some four million South Sudanese voted to break with the past and usher in a new period of peace and prosperity. They expected their leaders to act…

On Thursday, April 3, 2014, the President signed into law: H.R. 2019, the “Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act,” which terminates the entitlement of national committees of eligible political parties…

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, President Obama nominated André Birotte, Jr., and Randolph D. Moss to serve on the United States District Courts. “These individuals have demonstrated the talent, expertise, and…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: André Birotte, Jr., of California, to be United States District Judge for the Central District of California, vice Gary Allen Feess, retired. Randolph D. Moss,…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Steven Cohen – Member, Board of Trustees of the Harry S…

Vice President Biden spoke with Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras today to congratulate Greece in advance of Greek Independence Day celebrations at the White House tomorrow. The Vice President expressed…

University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan 2:52 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Michigan! (Applause.) Go Blue! (Applause.) This is a good-looking crowd. (Applause.) Just happy to be out of class.…

White House Kitchen Garden 3:37 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Hey, people! Little people and big people. How are you guys? This is the sixth annual planting of the White House…

Chicago Cut Steakhouse Chicago, Illinois 6:46 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. I just got off the phone with Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Sandy Winnefeld to…