NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: M. Scott Bowen, of Michigan, to be United States Attorney for the Western District of Michigan for the term of four years, vice Margaret M. Chiara, resigned. Beverly Joyce Harvard, of Georgia, to be United…

WASHINGTON – Today, President Obama nominated Maria Elizabeth (Maribeth) Raffinan to serve as an Associate Justice of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. “Throughout her career Maribeth Raffinan has shown a commitment to justice and public service,” said…

WASHINGTON- Today, President Obama nominated Beverly Harvard and David Mark Singer to serve as U.S. Marshals.  “These dedicated law enforcement professionals have spent their careers protecting their fellow Americans,” said President Obama.  “I am honored to nominate them to serve…

WASHINGTON-Today, President Obama nominated Marina Garcia Marmolejo to a  District Court Judgeship.  “I am proud to nominate Marina Marmolejo to serve on the United States District Court, said President Obama.  “I am confident she will serve on the federal bench…

WASHINGTON, DC- Today, President Obama nominated Ripley Eagles Rand and M. Scott Bowen to serve as U.S. Attorneys.  “I am proud to nominate these outstanding individuals to serve as United States Attorneys,” said President Obama.  “They will be unwavering in…

President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Colombia to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Juan Manuel Santos Calderón on August 7, 2010.  The Honorable General James L. Jones, USMC (Ret), National…

Welcome Home Ceremony for the 2nd Brigade Combat Team from Iraq Fort Drum, New York Wednesday, July 28, 2010 As Prepared for Delivery— Good afternoon and thank you all for coming. It is an honor to be back up here…

I extend my deepest condolences to the families and friends of all who died in today’s tragic crash of Air Blue flight ED202 near Islamabad.  Among those who were lost were two American citizens. Our thoughts and prayers go out…