President Obama Proposes Extending Term for FBI Director Robert Mueller
Today, President Obama announced he is seeking a two-year extension for the 10-year term of FBI Director Robert S. Mueller III which expires on September 4, 2011. President Obama said,…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate, 5/12/2011
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Mark D. Acton, of Kentucky, to be a Commissioner of the Postal Regulatory Commission for a term expiring October 14, 2016. (Reappointment) Robert G. Taub,…
Readout of the President’s Meeting with the Members of the Congressional Black Caucus
The President met with members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) today in the State Dining Room of the White House to discuss job creation and economic growth. The economy…
Remarks by The President at a DNC Event in Austin, Texas
Please see below for a correction (marked with asterisks) to the transcript. Internationally, we’ve gone through a **Teutonic shift in the Middle East that could have enormous ramifications for years…
Remarks by The President at Evening of Poetry at The White House
THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. Please have a seat. Welcome to the White House. I am going to be brief, because on a night like tonight my job is to get…
President Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Haiti to Attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Michel Martelly
President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Haiti to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Michel Martelly on May 14, 2011. The…
Statements of Support for President Obama’s Commitment to Fix our Broken Immigration System
Below please see statements of support for the President’s commitment to fix our broken immigration system to meet our 21st century economic and security needs from business leaders, civic leaders…
President Obama Nominates Three for District Court Bench
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Richard G. Andrews, Judge Cathy Ann Bencivengo and Jeffrey J. Helmick to serve on the United States District Court bench. President Obama said,…
President Obama Announces Key Administration Post, 5/11/2011
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Mark Acton, Commissioner, Postal Regulatory Commission President Obama announced his intent…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 5/11/2011
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: William J. Burns, Deputy Secretary, Department of State Robert G. Taub, Commissioner,…