RE Obama

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Alfred H. Bennett, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas, vice Kenneth M. Hoyt, retired. Armando Omar Bonilla,…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Ashton B. Carter, of Massachusetts, to be Secretary of Defense, vice Charles Timothy Hagel. Allan R. Landon, of Utah, to be a Member of the…

When President Obama took office, our housing market was in free-fall, and rising unemployment and plunging house prices posed numerous challenges for families and the broader economy. The President took…

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Mississippi and ordered federal aid to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by…

President Obama called French President Hollande from Air Force One this afternoon to personally offer his condolences and to express solidarity after this morning’s horrific terrorist attack in Paris. The…

Michelle and I wish all Orthodox Christians in the United States and in the diverse Orthodox communities throughout the world a blessed and joyous Christmas. During this season of peace…

The White House today announced that Debra “Deb” Eschmeyer will be joining the staff as the Executive Director of Let’s Move! and Senior Policy Advisor for Nutrition Policy. The role…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Patricia Cahill – Member, Board of Directors of the Corporation for…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Patricia D. Cahill, of Missouri, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting for a term expiring January…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Walter A. Barrows, of Ohio, to be a Member of the Railroad Retirement Board for a term expiring August 28, 2019. (Reappointment) Allison Beck, of…