President Obama Nominates David B. Barlow to Serve as U.S. Attorney
WASHINGTON – Today, President Obama nominated David B. Barlow to serve as a U.S. Attorney. “I am pleased to nominate David Barlow to serve the people of Utah as a…
President Obama Nominates Catherine Friend Easterly for the District of Columbia Court of Appeals
WASHINGTON – Today, President Obama nominated Catherine Friend Easterly for the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. President Obamasaid, “Catherine Easterly has proved herself to be not only a first-rate…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: David B. Barlow, of Utah, to be United States Attorney for the District of Utah for the term of four years, vice Brett L. Tolman,…
Presidential Nominations and Withdrawal Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Ashton B. Carter, of Massachusetts, to be Deputy Secretary of Defense, vice William J. Lynn, III. Irvin Charles McCullough III, of Maryland, to be Inspector…
Statement by the President on the Occasion of Ramadan
As Ramadan begins, Michelle and I would like to send our best wishes to Muslim communities in the United States and around the world. Ramadan is a festive time that…
Statement by the President on the Violence in Syria
I am appalled by the Syrian government’s use of violence and brutality against its own people. The reports out of Hama are horrifying and demonstrate the true character of the…
act Sheet: Bipartisan Debt Deal: A Win for the Economy and Budget Disciplin
The debt deal announced today is a victory for bipartisan compromise, for the economy and for the American people. The agreement: Removes the cloud of uncertainty over our economy at…
Remarks by the President
THE PRESIDENT: Good evening. There are still some very important votes to be taken by members of Congress, but I want to announce that the leaders of both parties, in…
WEEKLY ADDRESS: Acting Responsibly on Behalf of the American People
WASHINGTON-In this week’s address, President Obama urged both Republicans and Democrats to take action to avoid defaulting for the first time in our nation’s history. While the two parties are…
Background on President Obama’s Fuel Efficiency Event Today
The President will deliver remarks at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. announcing the next round of a coordinated national program to dramatically improve fuel efficiency and…