NOTICE – – – – – – – CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO THE FORMER LIBERIAN REGIME OF CHARLES TAYLOR On July 22, 2004, by Executive Order 13348, the President declared a national emergency with respect to…
Category: Statement and Releases
WASHINGTON, DC – On Thursday, July 18th, President Obama will deliver remarks at the White House to discuss how the Affordable Care Act is holding insurance companies accountable and putting money back into the pockets of over 8.5 million Americans.…
I’m pleased that the Senate took action today to move forward on the nominees who have waited far too long for a vote. Over the last two years, I’ve nominated leaders to fill important positions required to do the work…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Kent Yoshiho Hirozawa, of New York, to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board for the term of five years expiring August 27, 2016, vice Wilma B. Liebman, term expired. Nancy Jean Schiffer,…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Kent Hirozawa – Member, National Labor Relations Board Nancy Schiffer – Member, National Labor Relations Board President Obama said, “The National Labor…
Readout of the Vice President’s Calls on Support for Building a United Community in Northern Ireland
The Vice President spoke with First Minister Robinson and Deputy First Minister McGuinness of Northern Ireland today to welcome the launch of an All-Party Group process to address sensitive issues such as parades and protests; flags, symbols and emblems; and…
“We’ve got to keep pushing. We’ve got to make access to health care more available and affordable for folks living with HIV.” — President Obama, June 13, 2013 In July 2010, President Obama released the first comprehensive National HIV/AIDS Strategy.…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, of Missouri, to be a Member of the United States International Trade Commission for a term expiring December 16, 2021, vice Shara L. Aranoff, term expired. Gregory Dainard Winfree, of New York,…
The death of Trayvon Martin was a tragedy. Not just for his family, or for any one community, but for America. I know this case has elicited strong passions. And in the wake of the verdict, I know those passions…
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of New York and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and flooding during the period of June 28…
