I join people in El Salvador and around the world today in welcoming the beatification of Archbishop Oscar Romero. I was deeply moved when I had a chance to pay my respects to Monsignor Romero at his tomb on my…
Category: Statement and Releases
My friend and mentor, Congressman Tom Lantos, often said that “the veneer of civilization is paper-thin. We are its guardians, and we can never rest.” Recent attacks targeting Jews in Brussels, Paris, Copenhagen – and even here at home –…
On Friday, May 22, 2015, the President signed into law: H.R. 606, the “Don’t Tax Our Fallen Public Safety Heroes Act,”which excludes from gross income for Federal income tax purposes certain compensation from Federal or State programs received when a…
Today’s bipartisan Senate vote is an important step toward ensuring the United States can negotiate and enforce strong, high-standards trade agreements. If done right, these agreements are vital to expanding opportunities for the middle class, leveling the playing field for…
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:12 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. Let me do a quick statement at the top, and then we’ll get going. It’s my understanding that the United States House of Representatives has recessed…
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of West Virginia and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by the severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides during the period…
The United States and Tunisia have enjoyed a strong diplomatic relationship for more than 200 years. In 1799, the United States concluded its first agreement of friendship and trade with Tunisia, establishing the first American consulate in Tunis in 1800. …
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Denise Turner Roth as Administrator of the General Services Administration. President Obama said, “As Acting Administrator and Deputy Administrator, Denise led the General Services Administration to become more…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Edward L. Stanton III to serve on the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee. “I am pleased to nominate Mr. Stanton to serve on the United States District Court…
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, President Obama nominated Michael McGowan to serve as U.S. Marshal for the District of Delaware. “Michael McGowan has a long and stellar track record in public safety,” said President Obama. “I’m honored to nominate him to…
