WASHINGTON, DC- Today, President Obama nominated Zachary Thomas Fardon to serve as United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois. “Today, I am honored to nominate this highly respected legal professional as a United States Attorney,” President Obama said.…
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WASHINGTON, DC- Today, President Obama nominated Judge Landya B. McCafferty, Justice Brian Morris, and Judge Susan P. Watters to serve as district court judges. “These individuals have had distinguished legal careers and I am honored to ask them to continue…
The President today made additional disaster assistance available to the State of New York by authorizing an increase in the level of federal funding for Public Assistance projects undertaken in the State of New York as a result of Hurricane…
Mrs. Obama will be joined by children from New Jersey communities that were affected by Hurricane Sandy, as well as children who helped plant the garden in April Washington, DC – On Tuesday, May 28, at 1:30 PM ET, First…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Zachary Thomas Fardon, of Illinois, to be United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois for the term of four years, vice Patrick J. Fitzgerald, term expired. Landya B. McCafferty, of New Hampshire, to…
In a broad and comprehensive address at National Defense University, President Obama laid out the framework for U.S. counter-terrorism strategy as we wind down the war in Afghanistan. The President provided the American people with an update on how the…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: William I. Althen – Member, Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission Ann Marie Buerkle – Commissioner, Consumer Product Safety Commission…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Katherine Archuleta as Director of the Office of Personnel Management. If confirmed, she will be the first Latina to head the agency. President Obama said, “Katherine brings to…
I condemn in the strongest terms the appalling attack against a British service member in Woolwich on May 22. The United States stands resolute with the United Kingdom, our ally and friend, against violent extremism and terror. There can be…
Since his first day in office, President Obama has been clear that the United States will use all available tools of national power to protect the American people from the terrorist threat posed by al-Qa’ida and its associated forces. The…
