NOMINATION SENT TO THE SENATE: Helen Patricia Reed-Rowe, of Maryland, 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 Palau.
Category: Statement and Releases
“On behalf of the American people, I send my congratulations to all those who celebrate Haitian Flag Day – here in America, in Haiti, and around the world. Over 200 years ago, freedmen from what is now the Republic of…
“I am disappointed that an effort to ensure that oil companies pay fully for disasters they cause has stalled in the United States Senate on a partisan basis. This maneuver threatens to leave taxpayers, rather than the oil companies, on…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key administration posts: Patrick S. Moon, Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Department of State Christopher W. Murray, Ambassador to the Republic of the Congo, Department…
Publica primer informe anual WASHINGTON—El Consejo sobre Comunidades y Trabajadores del Sector Automotor (Council on Automotive Communities and Workers) de la Casa Blanca anunció hoy un importante marco para acelerar la descontaminación y conversión de plantas automotrices cerradas como resultado…
Statement by the Press Secretary On Monday, May 17, 2010, the President signed into law: H.R. 3714 – Daniel Pearl Freedom of the Press Act of 2009
We acknowledge the efforts that have been made by Turkey and Brazil. The proposal announced in Tehran must now be conveyed clearly and authoritatively to the IAEA before it can be considered by the international community. Given Iran’s repeated failure…
Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation Members Pledge Product Changes to Reduce 1.5 Trillion Calories by 2015 Washington, DC – First Lady Michelle Obama today announced that the Partnership for a Healthier America has signed an agreement with The Healthy Weight Commitment…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate John S. Pistole as Assistant Secretary for the Department of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration). President Obama said, “The talent and knowledge John has acquired in more than two…
WASHINGTON– On the morning of Thursday, May 27, 2010, at approximately 10:35 AM, President Obama will welcome the NCAA Men’s Basketball Champion Duke Blue Devils to the White House to honor their 2009-2010 season.
