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Archive: January 24, 2013

State Dining Room 2:38 P.M. EST   THE PRESIDENT:  Good afternoon, everybody.  Over the last four years, I’ve talked about how shared prosperity — from Wall Street to Main Street — depends on smart, common-sense regulations that protect the vast…

In my State of the Union last year, I urged Congress to take steps to fix the way they do business.  Specifically, I asked them to address the fact that a simple majority is no longer enough to pass anything…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Nicholas Christopher Geale, of Virginia, to be a Member of the National Mediation Board for a term expiring July 1, 2013, vice Elizabeth Dougherty, resigned. Byron Todd Jones, of Minnesota, to be Director, Bureau of…

Today, by moving to open more military positions—including ground combat units—to women, our armed forces have taken another historic step toward harnessing the talents and skills of all our citizens.  This milestone reflects the courageous and patriotic service of women…

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 10:32 A.M. EST   MR. CARNEY:  Good morning.  Welcome to the first gaggle of the second term.  (Laughter.)    Q    Historic.   MR. CARNEY:  Precisely.  The first only comes once.    So, as you…

MEMORANDUM FOR THE DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT SUBJECT: Rulemaking Concerning the Standards for Designating Positions in the Competitive Service as National Security Sensitive and Related Matters The Director of National Intelligence and…