On Friday, October 30, 2009, the President signed into law: H.R. 2996, the “Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (Division B is the further Continuing Resolution),” which provides FY 2010 appropriations for the Department of…
Category: Statement and Releases
The President looks forward to welcoming President Khama of Botswana to the Oval Office on November 5, 2009. Botswana is a strong democratic partner in sub-Saharan Africa, and the two leaders will meet to discuss a wide range of regional…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated William Conley and Brian Jackson to serve on the district court bench. Conley is a nominee for the Western District of Wisconsin and Jackson is a nominee for the Middle District of Louisiana…
“Data released today by the Commerce Department show that real GDP grew at an annual rate of 3.5 percent in the third quarter of the year. This is in stark contrast to the decline of 6.4 percent annual rate just…
“I congratulate the House of Representatives on the introduction of the Affordable Health Care for America Act, another critical milestone in the effort to reform our health care system. “This legislation is the product of unprecedented cooperation and countless hours…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: William M. Conley, of Wisconsin, to be United Stated District Judge for the Western District of Wisconsin, vice Barbara B. Crabb, retired. Brian Anthony Jackson, of Louisiana, to be United States District Judge for the…
President Obama will welcome Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey to the White House on Monday, December 7. Turkey and the United States enjoy a strategic partnership and historic friendship. Turkey, a NATO ally, is an important partner in…
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary __________________________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release October 28, 2009 NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT SIGNING: EAST ROOM 2:30 PM The President will deliver remarks and sign the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year…
Nominations sent to the Senate: Philip E. Coyle, III, of California, to be an Associate Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, vice Rosina M. Bierbaum. Lawrence G. Romo, of Texas, to be Director of Selective Service, vice…
On Wednesday, October 28, 2009, the President signed into law: H.R. 2892, the “Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010,” which provides FY 2010 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security; and H.R. 3183, the “Energy and Water Development and…
