I want to thank Chairman Genachowski for his dedicated service on behalf of the American people. Over the last four years, Julius has brought to the Federal Communications Commission a clear focus on spurring innovation, helping our businesses compete in…
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WITHDRAWAL SENT TO THE SENATE: Caitlin Joan Halligan, of New York, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit, vice John G. Roberts, Jr., elevated, which was sent to the Senate on January 4, 2013.
Today, I accepted Caitlin Halligan’s request to withdraw as a nominee for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. I am deeply disappointed that even after nearly two and a half years, a minority of Senators…
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Rhode Island and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by the severe winter storm and snowstorm during the period of…
Bosco Ntaganda’s surrender to the International Criminal Court marks an important day for international justice and the people of the eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. As a leader of various armed groups, including most recently the…
Teams to Host a Let’s Move! Clinic on the South Lawn Following the Ceremony for children from Atlanta, Boston, Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, March 26, President Obama will welcome the Stanley Cup champion…
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Connecticut and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a severe winter storm and snowstorm during the period of February…
The United States welcomes today’s passage of the UN Human Rights Council resolution on “Promoting reconciliation and accountability in Sri Lanka.” This resolution, which the United States co-sponsored as part of a cross-regional group, calls on the Government of Sri…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: • Cynthia L. Attwood – Member, Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission • Stuart F. Delery – Assistant Attorney General for the Civil…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Cynthia L. Attwood, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission for a term expiring April 27, 2019. (Reappointment) Stuart F. Delery, of the District of Columbia, to be…
