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Archive: May 21, 2015

PRAYER FOR PEACE, MEMORIAL DAY, 2015 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION On Memorial Day, the United States pauses to honor the fallen heroes who died in service…

NATIONAL HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS WEEK, 2015   – – – – – – –   BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA   A PROCLAMATION Hurricanes cause devastating and sometimes deadly damage, with violent winds and heavy rains destroying…

The United States and Tunisia have enjoyed a strong diplomatic relationship for more than 200 years.  In 1799, the United States concluded its first agreement of friendship and trade with Tunisia, establishing the first American consulate in Tunis in 1800. …

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Denise Turner Roth as Administrator of the General Services Administration. President Obama said, “As Acting Administrator and Deputy Administrator, Denise led the General Services Administration to become more…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Edward L. Stanton III to serve on the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee. “I am pleased to nominate Mr. Stanton to serve on the United States District Court…

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, President Obama nominated Michael McGowan to serve as U.S. Marshal for the District of Delaware. “Michael McGowan has a long and stellar track record in public safety,” said President Obama.  “I’m honored to nominate him to…

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, President Obama nominated Eric Steven Miller to serve as U.S. Attorney for the District of Vermont. “Eric Steven Miller’s legal career has been distinguished and impressive,” said President Obama.  “I am confident that, as a U.S.…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Michael C. McGowan, of Delaware, to be United States Marshal for the District of Delaware for the term of four years, vice Joseph Anthony Papili, resigned. Eric Steven Miller, of Vermont, to be United States…

Vice President Biden hosted Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi for a meeting today at the Naval Observatory. The Vice President underscored the importance the United States places on ensuring that democracy succeeds in Tunisia. Vice President Biden and President Caid…

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:12 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST:  Good afternoon, everybody.  Let me do a quick statement at the top, and then we’ll get going.  It’s my understanding that the United States House of Representatives has recessed…