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Archive: September 25, 2013

Vice President Biden met in New York today with Iraqi Vice President Khudheir Al-Khuzaie.  The two discussed a wide range of bilateral and regional issues. Vice President Biden praised Vice President Khuzaie’s national dialogue initiative. They discussed efforts by Iraqi…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Major General Marcelite Harris, USAF (Ret) – Member, Board of Visitors to the United States Air Force Academy Lieutenant General Arlen D.…

Vice President Biden met today with Uruguayan President José Mujica to discuss a broad range of bilateral, regional, and global issues, including Syria and international peacekeeping. The Vice President and President Mujica explored ways to strengthen bilateral trade ties, increase…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Steven Joel Anthony, of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of the Railroad Retirement Board for a term expiring August 28, 2018, vice Jerome F. Kever, term expired.    Susan McCue, of Virginia, to…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama nominated Theodore David Chuang and George Jarrod Hazel for District Court judgeships. “Throughout their careers, these nominees have displayed unwavering commitment to justice and integrity,” said President Obama.  “Their records of public service…

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of North Carolina and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides during the period of…

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:13 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY:  Good afternoon, everyone.  It is so good to be with you today.  For those of you who were with us in New York, I hope you enjoyed that trip. …

GOLD STAR MOTHER’S AND FAMILY’S DAY, 2013 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION In our city centers and our bustling parks, monuments stand dedicated to visionary leaders and…

NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY, 2013 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Atop soaring mountain peaks, alongside bubbling streams, in woodlands and grasslands that stretch over rolling hills, Americans…