Presidential Nominations and Withdrawl Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Gonzalo P. Curiel, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of California, vice Thomas J. Whelan, retired. John Z. Lee,…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Bombings in South Sudan
The United States strongly condemns the aerial bombardment by the Sudan Armed Forces of the town of Yida in South Sudan. Yida is located inside South Sudan and hosts more…
Remarks by the President at Signing of Executive Order to Cut Waste and Promote Efficient Spending Across the Federal Government
Oval Office 11:40 A.M. EST Well, from the day I took office, one of the commitments that I made to the American people was that we would do a better…
Remarks by the President at African American Policy in Action Leadership Conference
South Court Auditorium 11:54 A.M. EST Everybody please have a seat. It is wonderful to see all of you. I’ve got some old friends her — (laughter) — not old…
Remarks by the President at the National Women’s Law Center’s Annual Awards Dinner
8:36 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, good evening, everybody. AUDIENCE: Good evening. THE PRESIDENT: It is great to be back at the National Women’s Law Center, surrounded by so many…
We Can’t Wait: President Obama to Sign Executive Order to Cut Waste and Promote Efficient Spending; White House to Announce 2011 SAVE Award Finalists
WASHINGTON, DC – This morning, President Obama will sign an Executive Order that will cut waste and promote more efficient spending across the federal government. With this Order, the President…
Statement by the Press Secretary
On Wednesday, November 9, 2011, the President signed into law: H.R. 368, the “Removal Clarification Act of 2011,” which amends certain provisions of law related to removal from State courts…
White House Hosts African American Policy in Action Leadership Conference
White House Releases New Policy Report Outlining the Obama Administration Achievements in the African American Community WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Wednesday, November 8, the White House held an African American…
Joint Statement of the President of the United States and the President of Portugal
Building on the deep friendship and long-standing alliance between the United States and Portugal, we met today to reaffirm the strength of the partnership between our two countries. We acknowledged…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call with President Saakashvili of Georgia
Vice President Biden spoke by telephone with President Mikheil Saakashvili of Georgia this afternoon to congratulate him on the agreement signed in Geneva today establishing a trade monitoring arrangement between…