CATEGORY: February 2010
Readout of the President’s call with President-elect Yanukovych of Ukraine
President Obama called Victor Yanukovych of Ukraine today to congratulate him on his election and wish him success in carrying out his mandate. The President commended the Ukrainian people on the conduct of their February 7 vote. This peaceful expression of the political will of Ukrainian voters is another positive step in strengthening democracy in Ukraine. They agreed on the importance of continuing... [Read more]
Statement by the President on the Passing of Congressman John Murtha
Michelle and I were deeply saddened today to hear about the passing of Congressman John Murtha. Jack was a devoted husband, a loving father and a steadfast advocate for the people of Pennsylvania for nearly 40 years. His passion for service was born during his decorated career in the United States Marine Corps, and he went on to earn the distinction of being the first Vietnam War combat veteran elected... [Read more]
Joint Statement by The European Union and The United States Calling On The Iranian Government To Fulfill Its Human Rights Obligations
The United States and the European Union condemn the continuing human rights violations in Iran since the June 12 election. The large scale detentions and mass trials, the threatened execution of protestors, the intimidation of family members of those detained and the continuing denial to its citizens of the right to peaceful expression are contrary to human rights norms. Our concerns are based on... [Read more]
President Obama Signs New Jersey Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of New Jersey and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by a snowstorm during the period of December 19-20, 2009. Federal funding is available to State and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or... [Read more]
President Obama Outlines Latest in a Series of New Small Business Proposals
WASHINGTON – Today in Lanham, Maryland, President Obama proposed the expansion of two critical Small Business Administration (SBA) lending programs, aimed at allowing small businesses to refinance and increasing limits for working capital. These are both legislative proposals designed to help small businesses through what continues to be a difficult period in credit markets. President Obama said,... [Read more]
Statement from The President on House Passage of PAYGO
I am pleased that the House of Representatives has passed statutory pay-as-you-go (PAYGO) into law. Statutory PAYGO would hold us to a simple but bedrock principle: Congress can only spend a dollar if it saves a dollar elsewhere. Mandatory spending increases and tax cuts must be paid for; they’re not free, and borrowing to finance them is not a sustainable long-term policy. It is no coincidence... [Read more]
President Obama Nominates Four to Serve on the United States District Court Bench
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Elizabeth Foote, Judge Mark Goldsmith, Marc Treadwell and Judge Josephine Tucker to be United States District Court judges. “These men and women have had distinguished legal careers and I am honored to ask them to continue their work as judges on the federal bench,” said President Obama. “They will serve the American people with integrity and... [Read more]
President Obama Nominates Five to Serve as U.S. Marshals
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Loren Carl, Kerry Forestal, Gerald Holt, Clifton Massanelli and Scott Parker to serve as U.S. Marshals. “These nominees have spent their careers risking their own safety to protect their fellow Americans,” President Obama said. “Their courage and selfless dedication to the public good are unparalleled, and I am honored to nominate them today... [Read more]
President Obama Nominates David Fein and Timothy Purdon to Serve as US Attorneys
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated David Fein and Timothy Purdon to serve as US Attorneys. “Today, I nominate David Fein and Timothy Purdon to serve as US Attorneys on behalf of the people of Connecticut and North Dakota,” President Obama said. “Their esteemed legal careers to date leave no doubt that they will be relentless in their pursuit of justice and serve their fellow... [Read more]
President Obama Signs Arkansas Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Arkansas and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding during the period of December 23, 2009, to January 2, 2010. Federal funding is available to State and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency... [Read more]
