James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:55 P.M. EST MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. It’s nice to see all of you. For those of you who are paying close attention to my personal schedule today, you know that I went…
Archive: February 4, 2015
Michelle and I offer our condolences on the passing of golf legend Charlie Sifford. Charlie was the first African-American to earn a PGA tour card – often facing indignity and injustice even as he faced the competition. Though his best golf…
NOTICE – – – – – – – CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO THE SITUATION IN OR IN RELATION TO CÔTE D’IVOIRE On February 7, 2006, by Executive Order 13396, the President declared a national emergency,…
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…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Eileen Maura Decker and John W. Huber to serve as U.S. Attorneys. “Through their dedication and accomplishments in public service, these fine attorneys have distinguished themselves as some of the best and brightest…
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, President Obama nominated Waverly D. Crenshaw Jr. and Lawrence Joseph Vilardo to serve on the United States District Courts. “I am honored to put forward these highly qualified candidates for the federal bench,” President Obama said. …
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr., of Tennessee, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Tennessee, vice William Joseph Haynes, Jr., retired. Eileen Maura Decker, of California, to be United States Attorney for…
The President this afternoon met with American Muslim leaders to discuss a range of domestic and foreign policy issues. The President thanked the participants for their work in a variety of fields and for coming together to offer views on…
Oval Office 11:47 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, I’ve just had a chance to meet with these six wonderful young people who represent the very best that this country has to offer. And what sets them apart is that they…
Via Teleconference 11:05 A.M. EST MR. SPECTOR: Hey, everybody. Thank you for joining today’s call. We appreciate your time. As you know, the Vice President will travel to Brussels, Belgium and Munich, Germany starting tomorrow, Thursday, February 5th through Sunday,…
