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Archive: June 20, 2013

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: James Donato, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of California, vice James Ware, retired. Beth Labson Freeman, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama nominated James Donato, Judge Beth Labson Freeman and Jennifer Prescod May-Parker for District Court judgeships. “I am pleased to nominate these distinguished individuals to serve on the United States District Court bench,” said…

On World Refugee Day, the United States stands with the more than 45 million people around the world who have been forced to flee their homes due to conflict and political violence. This year, I want especially to thank countries…

 TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President…

  NOTICE – – – – – – – CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO THE DISPOSITION OF RUSSIAN HIGHLY ENRICHED URANIUM  On June 25, 2012, by Executive Order 13617, I declared a national emergency pursuant to the…

Vice President Biden spoke yesterday with Haitian President Michel Martelly, continuing their dialogue at the recent meeting of Caribbean leaders in Trinidad and Tobago and furthering the enduring relationship between the United States and Haiti. The Vice President reiterated the…

54 Kids to Attend “State Dinner” at White House on July 9 To Celebrate Nutritious, Delicious Lunchtime Dishes     Washington, DC – First Lady Michelle Obama, Epicurious, the Department of Education and the Department of Agriculture today announced the…