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Archive: November 15, 2012

“President Obama’s Asia Policy & Upcoming Trip to Asia” Good morning everyone, and thank you Dr. Hamre—for your introduction, your friendship and your contributions to our nation, both in government and here at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. …

Cedar Grove Avenue Staten Island, New York 2:01 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you so much, everybody.  I’m going to be relatively brief.  I came up here right after the storm, was on the Jersey side, and I promised to…

Via Telephone 3:06 P.M. EST MR. RHODES:  Thanks, everybody, for getting on the call here.  We wanted to walk you through the schedule and objectives for the President’s upcoming trip to Asia.  We’ll do this on the record.  You’ll have…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE:  Robert F. Cohen, Jr., of West Virginia, to be a Member of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission for a term of six years expiring August 30, 2018.  (Reappointment) Timothy J. Feighery, of…

Vice President Biden spoke to Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Nick Clegg today to thank him for his congratulatory message following last week’s U.S. election.  The Vice President expressed appreciation for Deputy Prime Minister Clegg’s friendship and the…

WASHINGTON, DC – On Wednesday, December 5, President Obama will host the White House Tribal Nations Conference at the Department of the Interior. The conference will provide leaders from the 566 federally recognized tribes the opportunity to interact directly with…

 WASHINGTON, DC – President Obama announced today his intent to nominate William S. Greenberg as a Judge to the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.  President Obama said, “I am confident that Mr. Greenberg will greatly serve the…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: • Robert F. Cohen, Jr. – Member, Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission • Timothy J. Feighery – Chairman, Foreign Claims Settlement…

On Thursday, November 15th the President travelled to New York, marking his second trip to the affected region since Hurricane Sandy made landfall. During the visit the President toured damaged communities in the New York City area, met with Governor…

Aboard Air Force One En Route New York, New York 11:07 A.M. EST MR. CARNEY:  Thank you all for joining us this morning as we make our way to New York.  As you know, the President will travel today to…