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Archive: September 24, 2013

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Steven Anthony – Member, Railroad Retirement Board Susan McCue – Member, Board of Directors of the Millennium Challenge Corporation Deb Miller  –…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama nominated Mark G. Mastroianni and Indira Talwani for District Court judgeships. “These individuals have demonstrated the talent, expertise, and fair-mindedness Americans expect and deserve from their judicial system,” said President Obama.  “I am…

The United States commends the government and people of Lebanon for hosting and supporting nearly 800,000 Syrian refugees who have fled the Assad regime’s brutal violence.  The United States is committed to supporting Lebanon’s efforts to provide protection and assistance…

The United States recognizes the important role the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) play as Lebanon’s sole legitimate defense force.  We value our on-going cooperation with Lebanon to strengthen the capacity of the LAF to enable it to secure Lebanon’s borders…

President Obama announced today the United States will provide $339 million in additional U.S. humanitarian aid to support those affected by the ongoing crisis in Syria. This new announcement brings the total U.S. funding for humanitarian assistance to the Syrian…

Pool Hold United Nations 2:48 P.M. EDT SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL:  What we had indicated was the same thing we’ve been saying to you guys for the last few days and the President said for the last few years, which is…