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Archive: September 22, 2011

NATIONAL HUNTING AND FISHING DAY, 2011 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION On vast plains and through dense forests, along rocky riverbanks and atop tranquil lakes, Americans of every age and background cherish their connection…

GOLD STAR MOTHER’S AND FAMILY’S DAY, 2011 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Since our Nation’s earliest days, the men and women of our Armed Forces have demonstrated the courage and heroism that have come…

MINORITY ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT WEEK, 2011 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Our Nation is guided by the simple promise that no matter our origins, we can provide a better life for our children.  We have…

Filing Center Waldorf Astoria Hotel New York, New York September 21, 2011 7:33 P.M. EDT   MR. CARNEY: Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Thanks for you patience, for this rather late in the day briefing. I have with me today…

Aboard Air Force One En Route Cincinnati, Ohio **Speaker Boehner and Minority Leader McConnell, like Congressman Yarmuth and Senator Paul, were invited to join the President during his trip to Cincinnati today. 1:46 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY:  Good afternoon.  Thanks…

Several months ago, the United States announced that we would not participate in the 10-year commemoration of the 2001 Durban Conference. Consistent with that decision, we are not attending today’s high level event in New York. Since its inception at…

“To stop disease that spreads across borders, we must strengthen our systems of public health. We will continue the fight against HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. We will focus on the health of mothers and children. And we must come together…

WASHINGTON- Today, President Obama nominated Michael A. Hughes to serve as a U.S. Marshal for the Superior Court for the District of Columbia.  “I am pleased to nominate this outstanding public servant to serve as a U.S. Marshal,” said President…

WASHINGTON – Today, President Obama nominated Judge Brian C. Wimes to the United States District Court bench for the Eastern and Western District of Missouri.  “I am proud to nominate this outstanding candidate to serve on the United States District…

WASHINGTON – Today, President Obama nominated Judge Jacqueline H. Nguyen to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.  “Judge Nguyen has been a trailblazer, displaying an outstanding commitment to public service throughout her career,” President Obama said.…