Statement by the President on the 37th Anniversary of Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade
Today we recognize the 37th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade, which affirms every woman’s fundamental constitutional right to choose whether to have an abortion, as…
Statement from the President on Today’s Supreme Court Decision
With its ruling today, the Supreme Court has given a green light to a new stampede of special interest money in our politics. It is a major victory for big…
President Obama Calls for New Restrictions on Size and Scope of Financial Institutions to Rein in Excesses and Protect Taxpayers
WASHINGTON, DC- President Obama joined Paul Volcker, former chairman of the Federal Reserve; Bill Donaldson, former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission; Congressman Barney Frank, House Financial Services Chairman;…
President Obama Launches Citizens Medal Public Nomination Process
Public Invited to Nominate Candidates for Nation’s Second Highest Civilian Honor WASHINGTON, DC–In a video message released today, President Obama announced that the American public will be invited to nominate…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
Louis B. Butler, Jr., of Wisconsin, to be United Stated District Judge for the Western District of Wisconsin, vice John C. Shabaz, retired. Edward Milton Chen, of California, to be…
Message to Congress on Annual Renewal of Emergency Authorities
TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C.1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, prior to the anniversary…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 1/20/10
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key administration posts: Marsha J. Rabiteau, Member, Board of Directors of the State Justice Institute…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 1/20/10
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key administration posts: Katherine G. Hammack, Assistant Secretary of the Army (Installations and Environment), Department…
President Obama Nominates Five to Serve as U.S. Attorneys
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Stephanie A. Finley, Robert Booth Goodwin, David J. Hale, Kerry B. Harvey and Loretta E. Lynch to serve as U.S. Attorneys. “For their…
President Obama Nominates Five to Serve as U.S. Marshals
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Christopher Hoye, Gervin K. Miyamoto, Peter Munoz, Kelly M. Nesbitt and Brian T. Underwood to serve as U.S. Marshals. “These nominees have dedicated…