On Friday, May 17, 2013, the President signed into law: H.R. 1071, which specifies the size of the blanks to be used by the Department of the Treasury in the production of gold and silver National Baseball Hall of…
Category: Statement and Releases
The United States and Turkey share a strong partnership and friendship, rooted in common values and strategic interests, and reinforced by the enduring links between the people of both countries. The United States is firmly committed to broadening and deepening…
WASHINGTON – President Obama today announced the appointment of Daniel Werfel as Acting Commissioner of Internal Revenue, effective Wednesday, May 22. As Acting Commissioner, Mr. Werfel will lead efforts to ensure the IRS implements new safeguards to restore public trust…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Jon M. Holladay – Chief Financial Officer, Department of Agriculture The President also announced his intent to appoint the following…
I am pleased that today, by a unanimous vote, the Senate confirmed Ernest Moniz as our next Energy Secretary. Dr. Moniz is a world-class scientist with expertise in a range of energy sources and a leader with a proven record…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Robert James Grey, Jr., of Virginia, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Legal Services Corporation for a term expiring July 13, 2014. (Reappointment) Richard T. Metsger, of Oregon, to be…
Today, the President called on Congress to support and fully fund the Administration’s budget request to improve security of our embassies around the world. In addition, the President called on Congress to support the full implementation of the recommendations of…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama nominated Debra M. Brown, Pamela L. Reeves and Elizabeth A. Wolford for District Court judgeships. “These individuals have demonstrated the talent, expertise, and fair-mindedness Americans expect and deserve from their judicial system,” said…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama nominated Judge Carolyn B. McHugh to the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. “Judge Carolyn B. McHugh has displayed exceptional dedication to the legal profession through her work and I…
The piece was published today in Turkish by Turkish Daily “Sabah” and can be found here. The full English text of the op-ed by President Obama is printed below. A Partnership That Delivers By President Barack Obama Turkey and the…
