BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION On World AIDS Day, 30 years after the first cases of HIV/AIDS were reported, we stand with the individuals and communities affected by HIV and recommit to progress toward…
Archive: November 30, 2011
Aboard Air Force One En Route Scranton, Pennsylvania 1:14 P.M. EST MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon. We’re en route to Scranton, Pennsylvania, the birthplace of the Honorable Vice President Joe Biden. We’re looking forward to the trip. A couple quick announcements…
7:27 P.M. (Local) SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL: So this is on background, senior administration officials. SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL: Can I just start by I think clearing up something that’s very important to understand because I think there’s been some…
The United States of America and the Republic of Iraq are committed to forging a strong partnership based on mutual interests that will continue to grow for years to come. Our two nations are entering a new phase in our…
We commend the Turkish government for its announcement of economic sanctions and other measures against the Syrian regime. The leadership shown by Turkey in response to the brutality and violation of the fundamental rights of the Syrian people will isolate…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Obama nominated Judge Timothy S. Hillman, Judge Robin S. Rosenbaum and Robert J. Shelby to serve on the United States District Court bench. “Throughout their careers, these nominees have displayed unwavering commitment to justice and integrity,”…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE Timothy S. Hillman, of Massachusetts, to be United States District Judge for the District of Massachusetts, vice Nancy Gertner, retired. Robin S. Rosenbaum, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District…
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of New Jersey and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a severe storm on October 29, 2011. Federal funding is…
Earlier today, the President called Tony Stewart to congratulate him and the entire Stewart-Haas Racing team on winning the 2011 Sprint Cup Series Championship and on the incredible season they had. The President said he was impressed that Mr. Stewart…
The United States and the European Union (EU) met yesterday as part of their annual Transatlantic Economic Council (TEC) to advance the U.S.-EU economic relationship and mutual growth and job creation. The TEC focused on a number of areas of…
