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Archive: December 20, 2010

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Judith A. Ansley, of Massachusetts, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the United States Institute of Peace for the remainder of the term expiring September 19, 2011, vice Ron Silver. Judith…

WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Judy Ansley, Member, Board of Directors of the United States Institute of Peace Ann  Begeman, Member, Surface Transportation Board President Obama announced…

Vice President Appoints Amy Dudley as Deputy Press Secretary, Succeeding Longtime Aide Annie Tomasini Washington, DC – The Vice President announced today that his longtime aide and Deputy Press Secretary Annie Tomasini will be leaving at the end of the…

The United States strongly condemns the actions that the Government of Belarus has taken to undermine the democratic process and use disproportionate force against political activists, civil society representatives and journalists, and we call for the immediate release of all…

12:44 P.M. EST MR. GIBBS:  Mr. Feller. Q    Thanks, Robert.  A few questions on START.  Can you give us your updated sense of where we stand?  Does the White House feel that it has — still has the votes? MR.…

TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS UNDER THE AFRICAN GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY ACT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 1.  Section 506A(a)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (the “1974 Act”) (19 U.S.C. 2466a(a)(1)), as added by section 111(a) of the African…

    Across our Nation, mentors steer our youth through challenging times and support their journey into adulthood.  During National Mentoring Month, we honor these important individuals who unlock the potential and nurture the talent of our country, and we encourage…

    Stalking is a serious and pervasive crime that affects millions of Americans each year in communities throughout our country.  Though we have gained a better understanding of stalking and its prevalence since the passage of the Violence Against Women…