Category: Speeches

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”),…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

WASHINGTON, DC — The President believes that entrepreneurs and small businesses are engines of innovation and economic growth and are at the forefront of the nation’s economic recovery. This is…

Faith and Community Leaders From California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania and Tennessee chosen for work to solve childhood obesity WASHINGTON—First Lady Michelle Obama today announced the winners of…

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…