Sheraton Hotel & Towers New York, New York 12:41 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Well, good afternoon. (Applause.) Are you all fired up? Just how fired up are you? (Applause.) This is the time to be very fired up. Thank you…
Archive: November 18, 2013
I am deeply disappointed that Senate Republicans have once again refused to do their job and give well-qualified nominees to the federal bench the yes-or-no votes they deserve. The D.C. Circuit, considered the Nation’s second-highest court, has three vacancies. These…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Linda Thomas-Greenfield – Member, Board of Directors of the African Development Foundation President Obama also announced his intent to appoint the…
The people of the United States were saddened to learn of the passing of former President Glafcos Clerides on Friday. Throughout his life, President Clerides was devoted to the highest principles of public service, human rights, international cooperation, and peace. …
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Debo P. Adegbile, of New York, to be an Assistant Attorney General, vice Thomas E. Perez, resigned. Marc A. Kastner, of Massachusetts, to be Director of the Office of Science, Department of Energy, vice William…
Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Lisa Monaco called President Abdo Rabu Mansour Hadi of Yemen today to reaffirm the U.S. government’s strong support for Yemen’s political transition. Ms. Monaco commended the National Dialogue for its efforts…
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:00 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the White House on this beautiful, sunny, warm November Monday. Before I take your questions, let me mention a couple of things. …
NATIONAL CHILD’S DAY, 2013 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Each year on National Child’s Day, America takes time to celebrate our most precious resource. We reaffirm…
