Statement by the Press Secretary
We are pleased that Members of Congress from both parties have come together to confirm Jay Powell and Jeremy Stein as members of the Board of Governors of the Federal…
Statement by the President on Burma
Today marks the beginning of a new chapter in the relationship between the United States and Burma. Since I announced a new U.S. opening to Burma in November, President Thein…
Message to the Senate from the President Regarding a Tax Convention
TO THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES: I transmit herewith, for the advice and consent of the Senate to its ratification, the Protocol Amending the Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance…
Presidential Nomination Sent to the Senate
NOMINATION SENT TO THE SENATE: Derek J. Mitchell, of Connecticut, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Union of Burma.
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Gary Blankinship, of Texas, to be United States Marshal for the Southern District of Texas for the term of four years, vice Ruben Monzon, resigned.…
Message to the Senate from the President Regarding the Convention on the Law Applicable to Certain Rights in Respect of Securities Held with an Intermediary
Attached is a message from the President to the Senate regarding the Convention on the Law Applicable to Certain Rights in Respect of Securities Held with an Intermediary.
Message to the Senate from the President Regarding the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Attached is a message from the President to the Senate regarding the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
President Obama Nominates Gary Blankinship to Serve as US Marshal
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Gary Blankinship to serve as United States Marshal for the Southern District of Texas. “Throughout his distinguished career, Gary Blankinship has served his…
President Obama Nominates Two to Serve on the US District Court
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Matthew W. Brann and Judge Malachy Edward Mannion to serve on the United States District Court. “I am pleased to nominate these distinguished…
Statement by the President on the Passing of Donna Summer
Michelle and I were saddened to hear about the passing of Donna Summer. A five-time Grammy Award winner, Donna truly was the “Queen of Disco.” Her voice was unforgettable, and…