President Obama Signs Vermont Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Vermont and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by the…
Statement by the President on the Passing of Charlie Sifford
Michelle and I offer our condolences on the passing of golf legend Charlie Sifford. Charlie was the first African-American to earn a PGA tour card – often facing indignity and…
Notice — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Situation in or in Relation to Côte d’Ivoire
NOTICE – – – – – – – CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO THE SITUATION IN OR IN RELATION TO CÔTE D’IVOIRE On February 7, 2006, by…
Message — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Situation in or in Relation to Côte d’Ivoire
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, within 90 days…
President Obama Nominates Two to Serve as U.S. Attorneys
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Eileen Maura Decker and John W. Huber to serve as U.S. Attorneys. “Through their dedication and accomplishments in public service, these fine attorneys…
President Obama Nominates Two to Serve on the United States District Courts
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, President Obama nominated Waverly D. Crenshaw Jr. and Lawrence Joseph Vilardo to serve on the United States District Courts. “I am honored to put forward these…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr., of Tennessee, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Tennessee, vice William Joseph Haynes, Jr., retired. Eileen…
Readout of the President’s Meeting with American Muslim Leaders
The President this afternoon met with American Muslim leaders to discuss a range of domestic and foreign policy issues. The President thanked the participants for their work in a variety…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Cassandra Q. Butts, of the District of Columbia, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Commonwealth of The…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Tony Scott – Federal Chief Information Officer and Administrator of the…