President Obama spoke with Italian Prime Minister Monti earlier today, following up on their discussions at last week’s G-20 meeting in Los Cabos.  Prime Minister Monti provided the President with an update on economic developments in Europe, and they discussed…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Sheri Polster Chappell, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida, vice Gregory A. Presnell, retired. Katherine Polk Failla, of New York, to be United States District Judge for…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Judge Sheri Polster Chappell, Katherine Polk Failla and Judge Troy L. Nunley to serve on the United States District Court. “I am pleased to nominate these distinguished individuals to serve on the United…

President Obama spoke with Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras earlier today.  The President congratulated Prime Minister Samaras on his election and on the formation of his coalition government.  President Obama expressed his strong support for Greece and noted the continued…

Grants awarded to hire veterans for law enforcement positions as part of President Obama’s Veterans Job Corps initiative WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) today announced funding awards to over 220 cities…

I am pleased that the Supreme Court has struck down key provisions of Arizona’s immigration law.  What this decision makes unmistakably clear is that Congress must act on comprehensive immigration reform.  A patchwork  of state laws is not a solution…