Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Zachary Thomas Fardon, of Illinois, to be United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois for the term of four years, vice Patrick J.…
The President’s May 23 Speech on Counterterrorism
In a broad and comprehensive address at National Defense University, President Obama laid out the framework for U.S. counter-terrorism strategy as we wind down the war in Afghanistan. The President…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: William I. Althen – Member, Federal Mine Safety and Health Review…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: James F. Entwistle – Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Nigeria,…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: William Ira Althen, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission for a term of six years expiring…
Remarks of President Barack Obama
It’s an honor to return to the National Defense University. Here, at Fort McNair, Americans have served in uniform since 1791– standing guard in the early days of the Republic,…
Remarks by the President at the National Defense University
THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Please be seated. It is a great honor to return to the National Defense University. Here, at Fort McNair, Americans have served in uniform since…
President Obama Announces His Intent to Nominate Dan Tangherlini as Administrator of the General Services Administration
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Dan Tangherlini as Administrator of the General Services Administration. President Obama said, “As Acting Director, Dan helped restore…
Background Conference Call with Senior Administration Officials on Vice President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden’s Trip to Colombia, Trinidad and Tobago and Brazil
MS. TROTTER: Thanks, everyone, for joining today’s call. Our hope is to provide you with a more detailed sense of the Vice President and Dr. Biden’s schedule and goals during…
President Obama Amends Disaster Declaration for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
The President today made additional disaster assistance available to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians by authorizing an increase in the level of federal funding for Public Assistance projects undertaken…