Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Nitza I. Quiñones Alejandro, of Pennsylvania, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, vice Richard Barclay Surrick, retired. Luis Felipe…
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: • Edward S. Itta – Member, Arctic Research Commission • James…
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 a…
On Cyber Monday the White House Releases New Report on the Impact of Middle-Class Tax Cuts on Retailers and Consumer Spending
Report Details Consequences if Congress Fails to Extend Middle-Class Tax Cuts WASHINGTON, DC – As we move into the holiday shopping season, the White House released a report from the…
Statement by President Obama on the Departure of SEC Chairman Mary Schapiro
Today, the President issued the following statement on the announcement by Mary Schapiro, the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, that she will be leaving her post. The President…
Vice President Biden to Lead Presidential Delegation to Mexico to Attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Enrique Peña Nieto as President of the United Mexican States
President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Mexico City, Mexico, to attend the inauguration of His Excellency Enrique Peña Nieto as President of the United…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of Prime Minister Borissov of Bulgaria
President Obama will host Prime Minister Boyko Borissov at the White House on Monday, December 3. The President welcomes the opportunity to discuss a broad range of bilateral and regional…
Statement of the President on the Final Approval of the Cobell Settlement
I welcome the final approval of the Cobell settlement agreement, clearing the way for reconciliation between the trust beneficiaries and the federal government. While Elouise Cobell, the named plaintiff in…
Statement by NSC Spokesman Tommy Vietor on Deputy National Security Advisor McDonough’s Travel to Colombia and Honduras
Deputy National Security Advisor Denis R. McDonough will travel to Bogota, Colombia November 26-27 and to Honduras November 27-28. In Colombia, Mr. McDonough will co-chair a meeting of the U.S.-Colombia…
President Obama Signs Virginia Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the Commonwealth of Virginia and ordered Federal aid to supplement commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Hurricane…