On November 11, 2009, the President signed into law: S. 509, which authorizes a Department of Veterans Affairs major medical facility project in Walla Walla, Washington
Category: Statement and Releases
The United States commends Prime Minister Hariri and President Sleiman for their stewardship during the government formation process, and looks forward to working with the next Lebanese government on behalf of the people of Lebanon. We hope that the cabinet…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama nominated Dr. Rajiv Shah as Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). President Obama said, “The mission of USAID is to advance America’s interests by strengthening our relationships abroad. Rajiv brings…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key administration posts: Erin C. Conaton, Under Secretary of the Air Force, Department of Defense Cynthia Attwood, Member, Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission Sandford…
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary ___________________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release November 10, 2009 NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Rajiv J. Shah, of Washington, to be Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, vice Henrietta Holsman Fore, resigned.…
Initiative Would Transform Federal Government into Model of Veterans Employment Washington, DC – Today, the White House announced the launch of an initiative that is designed to transform the federal government into the model employer of America’s veterans. This evening,…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key administration posts: Joshua Gotbaum, Director, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation Raul Perea-Henze, Assistant Secretary of Policy and Planning, Department of Veterans Affairs Carrie Hessler Radelet,…
The Vice President today called several Iraqi leaders to congratulate them on the passage of amendments to Iraq’s election law, paving the way for national elections in January. He described the vote as a victory for the people of Iraq…
“The President and Prime Minister Netanyahu discussed a number of issues in the U.S.-Israel bilateral relationship. The President reaffirmed our strong commitment to Israel’s security, and discussed security cooperation on a range of issues. The President and Prime Minister also…
Rose Garden 1:05 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. I just want to say a few words about two milestones that have passed in the last few hours that represent encouraging progress for our country. The first…
