Andrew Romanoff applied for a position at USAID during the Presidential transition. He filed this application through the Transition on-line process. After the new administration took office, he followed up by phone with White House personnel. Jim Messina called and…
Category: Statement and Releases
The President had a good meeting with Governor Jan Brewer of Arizona at the White House today to discuss a range of critical issues of mutual interest, including the President’s comprehensive plan to secure the Southwest border and the unprecedented…
WASHINGTON—On Tuesday morning, June 8, President Barack Obama will participate in a national tele-town hall meeting at the Holiday Park Multipurpose Senior Center in Wheaton, Maryland with senior citizens to discuss the Affordable Care Act and efforts to combat senior…
“The White House is pleased to announce today that the 2011 APEC Leaders’ Meeting will take place in Honolulu on November 12 and 13, 2011. The President looks forward to welcoming his fellow APEC economy leaders to the state where…
We respect the Japanese political process and Prime Minister Hatoyama’s decision to step down. The selection of Japan’s next Prime Minister is a matter for the Japanese people and political process. The U.S. – Japan bilateral relationship is very strong…
“Last year, I issued a Presidential Memorandum that instructed the Office of Personnel Management and the Secretary of State to extend certain available benefits they had identified to gay & lesbian federal employees and their families under their respective jurisdictions. …
Good evening everyone. I appreciate the opportunity to send my wishes as you celebrate the unbreakable bonds between the United States and the Republic of Korea. This year, of course, holds special meaning for us all. We recall that it…
President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Bethlehem to attend the Palestine Investment Conference from June 2-4, 2010. The Honorable George Mitchell, Special Envoy for Middle East Peace will lead the delegation. Members of the…
TEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT TO THE CHAIRMEN AND RANKING MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE COMMITTEES ON ARMED SERVICES AND THE JUDICIARY, THE CHAIRMAN AND RANKING MEMBER OF THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS, THE ACTING CHAIRMAN…
“The United States welcomes today’s action by Iraq’s Federal Supreme Court to certify Iraq’s election results. This is an important step forward as Iraqis continue to take control of their own future. We congratulate the newly elected members of the…
