WASHINGTON, DC—On May 16, President Barack Obama will award Specialist Leslie H. Sabo, Jr., U.S. Army, the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry. Specialist Sabo will receive the Medal of Honor posthumously for his heroic actions in combat on May…
Archive: April 16, 2012
Tonight, Senate Republicans voted to block the Buffett Rule, choosing once again to protect tax breaks for the wealthiest few Americans at the expense of the middle class. The Buffett Rule is common sense. At a time when we have…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Jay Nicholas Anania, of Maryland, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Suriname. Gene Allan…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Ingrid A. Gregg – Member, Board of Trustees of the Harry S Truman Scholarship Foundation Jim Henderson – Member, Board of Trustees…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: • Vicki Miles-LaGrange – Member, Board of Trustees of the Harry S Truman Scholarship Foundation The President also announced his intent to…
Dear Mr. Speaker: I ask the Congress to consider the enclosed Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 Budget amendments for the Departments of Defense, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, Housing and Urban Development, State and Other International Programs, as well as…
On behalf of the United States, I would like to offer my congratulations to Dr. Jim Yong Kim on his selection as the next President of the World Bank. I am confident that Dr. Kim will be an inclusive leader…
As a veteran, teacher, minister and congressman, Edolphus Towns has dedicated his life to public service. In his 30 years representing the people of New York, Ed has fought tirelessly to improve the public healthcare system, strengthen consumer protections and…
WASHINGTON, DC — For over 40 years, the Presidential Citizens Medal has recognized Americans who have “performed exemplary deeds of service for their country or their fellow citizens.” Starting today, the President invites the American public to nominate everyday heroes…
NATIONAL EQUAL PAY DAY, 2012 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Working women power America’s economy and sustain our middle class. For millions of families across our country,…
