WASHINGTON – Today, President Obama nominated Max O. Cogburn, Jr. and Judge James E. Shadid to seats on the United States District Court. “I am proud to nominate these outstanding individuals to serve on the District Court bench,” said President…
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WASHINGTON – Today, President Obama nominated William J. Ihlenfeld and John W. Vaudreuil to serve as U.S. Attorneys. “These individuals have shown tremendous excellence and integrity throughout their careers,” said President Obama. “I am pleased to nominate them to serve…
“Securing the Homeland by Renewing American Strength, Resilience and Values” Thank you very much John, and I would like to take a moment to express my appreciation to CSIS for inviting me back. You invited me here a little after…
Matthew J. Bryza, of Illinois, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Azerbaijan. Mark Charles Storella, of Maryland, a Career…
WASHINGTON – Vice President Joe Biden today provided the following statement on the new Congressional Budget Office report on the employment impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The report can be viewed in full HERE. “Today’s report from…
We acknowledge the conclusion of Ethiopia’s parliamentary elections on May 23, 2010. We commend the people of Ethiopia for their civic participation and note that the voting proceeded peacefully. We are concerned that international observers found that the elections fell…
President Obama spoke with Energy Secretary Steven Chu tonight by telephone from Air Force One. Secretary Chu briefed the President on his scientific and technical assessment of BP’s plans for a possible “top kill” and what the next steps will…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, at an event honoring Small Business Owners of the Year from across the country, the President will urge Congress to pass a Small Business Jobs Package, including a proposal he put forth in early February to…
WASHINGTON, DC – Hoy, en un evento en honor de los Pequeños Empresarios del Año de todo el país, el Presidente instará al Congreso a que apruebe un conjunto de medidas de empleo en beneficio de pequeñas empresas que incluye…
El Presidente tuvo un buen intercambio con el Grupo Republicano del Senado (Senate Republican Conference) hoy sobre las prioridades para el resto del año. Pidió su cooperación para concluir la labor con medidas para ayudar a generar empleo y mejorar…
