The Vice President met today with Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci as part of the Administration’s frequent consultations with our European partners on our shared agenda; among other issues, the two leaders discussed the upcoming issuance of the advisory opinion…
Category: Statement and Releases
Today’s passage of the Tribal Law and Order Act is an important step to help the federal government better address the unique public safety challenges that confront tribal communities. The fact is, American Indians and Alaska Natives are victimized by…
President Obama met today with Secretary Napolitano, Secretary Chu, Secretary Salazar, Administrator Jackson, Administrator Lubchenco, National Incident Commander Admiral Thad Allen, Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change Carol Browner and other senior White House officials to receive…
WASHINGTON- Today, President Obama nominated Judge Charles Bernard Day and Kathleen M. Williams to United States District Court judgeships. “These candidates have distinguished records of service, and I am confident they will continue to serve the American people with integrity…
WASHINGTON- Today, President Obama nominated Albert Nájera, William C. Sibert, and Myron M. Sutton to serve as U.S. Marshals. “Throughout their careers these individuals have shown a deep commitment to public service,” said President Obama. “I appreciate their continued…
In 2010, seventeen countries across sub-Saharan Africa celebrate fifty years of independence. In honor of this important historic moment; in acknowledgement of the extraordinarily young demographic profile of the region; and as part of an effort to forge strong, forward-looking…
Equal Pay Enforcement Task Force Releases Recommendations; White House Council on Women and Girls Launches Work-Flex Event Starter Kit WASHINGTON – Today, Vice President Joe Biden held a Middle Class Task Force event on solutions for families balancing the dual…
Elena Kagan is one of this country’s leading legal minds, and has shown throughout this process that, if confirmed, she would be a fair and impartial Supreme Court Justice who understands how decisions made by the Court affect the lives…
WASHINGTON, D.C.- On Thursday, July 22, Vice President Biden will return to the Gulf Coast region. The Vice President will visit Theodore, Alabama, to assess efforts to counter the BP oil spill and visit with Gulf residents affected by the…
Washington, DC – President Obama announced today that the Federal Government will reduce greenhouse gas pollution from indirect sources, such as employee travel and commuting, by 13% by 2020. This commitment expands beyond the Administration’s greenhouse gas reduction target from…
