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Archive: November 17, 2010

5:25 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you so much, everybody.  Wonderful to see you.  Please, everyone sit down, sit down.  We’ve got a lot of work to do here.  (Laughter.)  Have a seat. Welcome to the White House.  It is…

President Obama has made an extraordinary commitment to ensure the modernization of our nuclear infrastructure, which had been neglected for years before he took office.  Today, the Administration once again demonstrates that commitment with the release of its plans to…

General Motors’ initial public offering (IPO) marks a major milestone in the turnaround of not just an iconic company but the entire American auto industry. Through the IPO, the government will cut its stake in GM by nearly half, continuing…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE:   Charles Edward Andrews, of Alabama, to be United States Marshal for the Southern District of Alabama for the term of four years, vice William Smith Taylor, term expired.   Darrell James Bell, of Montana,…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Daniel L. Shields III, of Pennsylvania, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Brunei Darussalam. Joseph M. Torsella,…

WASHINGTON- Today, President Obama nominated S. Amanda Marshall to serve as U.S. Attorneys. “Amanda Marshall has shown an unwavering commitment to justice throughout her career,” said President Obama.  “I am confident she will continue to serve the people of Oregon…

WASHINGTON- Today, President Obama nominated Judge Cathy Bissoon, Vincent L. Briccetti, Roy B. Dalton, Jr., Sara Lynn Darrow, Judge John A. Kronstadt, and Kevin H. Sharp to seats on the United States District Court. “I am pleased to nominate these…

WASHINGTON- Today, President Obama nominated Charles Edward Andrews, Darrell James Bell, William Benedict Berger Sr., Russel Edwin Burger, Joseph Campbell Moore, Edwin Donovan Sloane, and Esteban Soto III to serve as U.S. Marshals.   “These dedicated public servants have shown…

WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key administration post: Ryan C. Crocker, Member, United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual…

WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Sim Farar, Member, United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy The President also announced his intent to appoint the following individuals…