The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Alaska and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a severe storm, straight-line winds, flooding, and landslides during the…
Archive: November 27, 2012
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: • Edward S. Itta – Member, Arctic Research Commission • James J. McCarthy – Member, Arctic Research Commission • Waded Cruzado – Member, Board…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Nitza I. Quiñones Alejandro, of Pennsylvania, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, vice Richard Barclay Surrick, retired. Luis Felipe Restrepo, of Pennsylvania, to be United States District…
On Tuesday, November 27, 2012, the President signed into law: H.R. 2606, the “New York City Natural Gas Supply Enhancement Act,” which authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to issue permits for rights-of-way or other necessary authorizations for the construction,…
On behalf of the people of the United States, I would like to extend heartfelt congratulations to the people of Albania on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of your country’s independence. At this historic milestone, Albania – already…
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of West Virginia and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Hurricane Sandy during the period of October 29 to November…
“Just as no nation can wall itself off from the world, no one nation—no matter how large, no matter how powerful—can meet these challenges alone. Nor can governments alone. Today’s threats demand new partnerships across sectors and across societies—creative…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Judge Nitza I. Quiñones Alejandro, Judge Luis Felipe Restrepo and Judge Jeffrey L. Schmehl for District Court judgeships. “These men and women have had distinguished legal careers and I am honored to…
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:52 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the James S. Brady White House Briefing Room for your daily briefing. I know we have some…
MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR SUBJECT: Designation of Authorized Representative of the Federal Government under Section 7302 of the National Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 Pursuant to the authority vested in me as President by…
