Washington, DC – The White House today announced that Maria Cristina “MC” González Noguera will be joining the staff as Special Assistant to the President and Communications Director to the First Lady, replacing Kristina Schake who will be leaving the…
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The President was briefed this afternoon by Secretary Lew and Principal Deputy Commissioner Werfel on today’s report. The President appreciates the effort put into reviewing operations within the IRS, and most importantly, making sure that agency moves quickly to restore…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Denise Campbell Bauer, of California, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Belgium. Morrell John Berry, of Maryland, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of…
This afternoon, the President met in the Roosevelt Room at the White House with CEOs, business owners and entrepreneurs to discuss the economic benefits of fixing our broken immigration system. The President and business representatives discussed their shared belief that…
President Obama spoke by phone yesterday with Prime Minister Erdogan of Turkey. The President and Prime Minister discussed developments in Syria, including the regime’s use of chemical weapons against its own people, our shared commitment to pursuing a political solution,…
Today, President Obama announced the appointment of Caroline Atkinson to be Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economics, replacing Michael Froman, who was recently sworn in as United States Trade Representative. Atkinson has served…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: James B. Comey, Jr., of Connecticut, to be Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a term of ten years, vice Robert S. Mueller, III, term expiring. James C. Miller, III, of Virginia, to…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Denise Bauer – Ambassador to Belgium, Department of State John Berry – Ambassador to Australia, Department of State Reuben E. Brigety, II…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Lee E. Goodman – Commissioner, Federal Election Commission President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key…
Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) Certain U.S. forces recently deployed to Jordan solely to participate in a training exercise. This exercise ended on June 20, 2013. At the request of the Government of Jordan, a combat-equipped detachment of approximately…
