Statement by the President on Intention to Renominate General Marty Dempsey as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Admiral Sandy Winnefeld as the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Today I am proud to announce my intention to renominate General Marty Dempsey as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Admiral Sandy Winnefeld as the Vice Chairman of…
President Obama Nominates Three to Serve on the United States District Court
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama nominated Pedro A. Delgado Hernández, Judge Bruce Howe Hendricks and Judge Alison Renee Lee for District Court judgeships. “These individuals have demonstrated the…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Pedro A. Delgado Hernández, of Puerto Rico, to be United States District Judge for the District of Puerto Rico, vice Daniel R. Dominguez, retired. Bruce…
Supreme Court overturns Proposition 8, Obama views ruling as a victory for gays and lesbians
With the federal ban on banning same-sex marriage overturned by the Supreme Court, Obama has asked his cabinet members to implement the ruling. On his way to Senegal, and in…
Obama and Clinton approval ratings have dropped, a poll reveals
With Democrats displeased with Obama and Hillary Clinton coming under fire from Republicans, according to a poll, two of the Democratic Party’s leading members are losing ground when it comes…
Statement by the President on the New Amir of Qatar
I extend my best wishes to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani as he assumes his new role as the Amir of Qatar. Qatar is an important partner…
Statement by the President on the Supreme Court Ruling on Shelby County v. Holder
I am deeply disappointed with the Supreme Court’s decision today. For nearly 50 years, the Voting Rights Act – enacted and repeatedly renewed by wide bipartisan majorities in Congress –…
Statement from the President on the Confirmation of Penny Pritzker as the Secretary of Commerce
I am pleased the Senate took bipartisan action to confirm Penny Pritzker as our next Commerce Secretary. Penny is a proven leader, a successful entrepreneur, and one of the most…
President Obama Signs Alaska Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Alaska and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by flooding…
President Obama Signs Disaster Declaration for the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe
The President today declared a major disaster exists for the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and ordered federal aid to supplement the Tribe’s efforts in the area affected by severe storms…