WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate Senator Max Baucus as Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China. President Obama said, “For more than two decades Max Baucus has worked to deepen the relationship between the…
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I applaud the bipartisan majority of Senators who today confirmed John Koskinen as the next commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service. John has decades of private and public-sector experience, and he has led institutions in challenging times. Throughout his career,…
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Texas and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and flooding during the period of October 30-31, 2013.…
MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE THE SECRETARY OF ENERGY SUBJECT: Proposed Agreement for Cooperation Between the American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy I…
WASHINGTON, DC — President Obama today named 102 mathematics and science teachers as recipients of the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. This year’s awardees represent all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and…
On Friday, December 20, 2013, the President signed into law: H.R. 185, which designates the United States courthouse located in Sherman, Texas, as the Paul Brown United States Courthouse; H.R. 1402, the “VA Expiring Authorities Extension Act of 2013,” which…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Judge Julie E. Carnes and Judge Gregg Jeffrey Costa to serve on the United States Courts of Appeals. “Judges Carnes and Costa have displayed exceptional dedication to public service throughout their careers,” President…
Dear Mr. Speaker: (Mr. President:) On December 18, 2013, approximately 45 U.S. Armed Forces personnel deployed to South Sudan to support the security of U.S. personnel and our Embassy. Although equipped for combat, this force was deployed for the purpose…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Paige Eve Alexander – Assistant Administrator for the Middle East, United States Agency for International Development Sharon Y. Bowen – Commissioner, Commodity…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Michael P. Boggs, of Georgia, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia, vice Julie E. Carnes. Julie E. Carnes, of Georgia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eleventh…
