The President proposed a set of common sense initiatives to create jobs and help restore middle class security.  Today, the Republicans in the Senate blocked a piece of legislation that helps hard working small business owners and entrepreneurs by giving…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Mark A. Barnett, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the United States Court of International Trade, vice Judith M. Barzilay, retired. Angela Tammy Dickinson, of Missouri, to be United States Attorney for the Western…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Angela Tammy Dickinson to serve as United States Attorney in the Western District of Missouri. “Angela Tammy Dickinson has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to justice throughout her career, and I am honored to…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Mark A. Barnett to serve on the United States Court of International Trade. “I am proud to nominate this outstanding candidate to serve on the United States Court of International Trade,” said President…

No veteran who fought for our nation overseas should have to fight for a job when they return home.  That’s why I’m pleased that Democrats and Republicans in Congress have come together to pass legislation that will make it easier…

Today, the President authorized the use of up to $10 million from the Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund to respond to the unexpected and urgent refugee and migration needs resulting from the conflict in northern Mali.  The emergency funds…