I welcome today’s confirmation of Tom Perez to serve as Secretary of Labor. Tom has lived the American dream himself, and has dedicated his career to keeping it within reach for hardworking families across the country. At the Department of…
Category: Statement and Releases
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Father Pius Pietrzyk – Member, Board of Directors of the Legal Services Corporation President Obama announced his intent to nominate the…
On Thursday, July 18, 2013, the President signed into law: H.R. 251, the “South Utah Valley Electric Conveyance Act,” which directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey all right, title, and interest of the United States of the fixtures…
Statement from the President on the Confirmation of Gina McCarthy as the Next Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency I am pleased that today the Senate took bipartisan action to confirm Gina McCarthy as the next Administrator of the Environmental…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate Carolyn “Carrie” Hessler Radelet as Director of the Peace Corps: President Obama said, “As Deputy Director of the Peace Corps, Carrie has been instrumental in recruiting and training thousands…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Beth Robinson – Under Secretary, Department of Energy Jessica Garfola Wright – Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Department of…
President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke by phone today as part of their regular consultations. The two leaders discussed regional issues including recent developments in Egypt, Iran, and Syria. The President encouraged Prime Minister Netanyahu to continue to work…
Tomorrow, President Obama will deliver remarks to discuss how the Affordable Care Act is putting money back into the pockets of over 8.5 million Americans. The President will be joined by families who have benefitted from a provision in the…
On behalf of our family and the people of the United States, Michelle and I extend our warmest wishes and prayers to Nelson Mandela on the occasion of his 95th birthday, as well as to Graça Machel, the Mandela family,…
TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President…
