The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of New Jersey and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a severe storm on October 29, 2011. Federal funding is…
Archive: November 30, 2011
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE Timothy S. Hillman, of Massachusetts, to be United States District Judge for the District of Massachusetts, vice Nancy Gertner, retired. Robin S. Rosenbaum, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Obama nominated Judge Timothy S. Hillman, Judge Robin S. Rosenbaum and Robert J. Shelby to serve on the United States District Court bench. “Throughout their careers, these nominees have displayed unwavering commitment to justice and integrity,”…
We commend the Turkish government for its announcement of economic sanctions and other measures against the Syrian regime. The leadership shown by Turkey in response to the brutality and violation of the fundamental rights of the Syrian people will isolate…
The United States of America and the Republic of Iraq are committed to forging a strong partnership based on mutual interests that will continue to grow for years to come. Our two nations are entering a new phase in our…
7:27 P.M. (Local) SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL: So this is on background, senior administration officials. SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL: Can I just start by I think clearing up something that’s very important to understand because I think there’s been some…
Aboard Air Force One En Route Scranton, Pennsylvania 1:14 P.M. EST MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon. We’re en route to Scranton, Pennsylvania, the birthplace of the Honorable Vice President Joe Biden. We’re looking forward to the trip. A couple quick announcements…
