Ed Koch was an extraordinary Mayor, irrepressible character, and quintessential New Yorker. He took office at a time when New York was in fiscal crisis, and helped his city achieve economic renewal, expand affordable housing, and extend opportunity to more…
Category: Statement and Releases
We offer our condolences to the Mexican people, particularly those who lost family and loved ones in yesterday’s explosion in Mexico City. We will stand with the people of Mexico at this difficult time, and are ready to provide the…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: • Janet L. LaBreck – Commissioner, Rehabilitation Services Administration, Department of Education President Obama also announced his intent to appoint the…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Jane Kelly and Gregory Alan Phillips to the United States Court of Appeals. President Obama said, “Jane Kelly and Gregory Alan Phillips have proven themselves to be not only first-rate legal minds but…
TEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT TO THE CHAIRMEN AND RANKING MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE COMMITTEES ON APPROPRIATIONS AND ARMED SERVICES AND THE CHAIRMEN AND RANKING MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND THE…
CONFERENCE CALL ON VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN’S TRIP TO GERMANY, FRANCE AND THE UNITED KINGDOM BY NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR TO THE VICE PRESIDENT TONY BLINKEN, DEPUTY NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR FOR STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS BEN RHODES AND DEPUTY NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Jane Kelly, of Iowa, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit, vice Michael J. Melloy, retiring. Gregory Alan Phillips, of Wyoming, to be United States Circuit Judge for the…
On Friday, February 15, President Obama will host President Giorgio Napolitano of Italy in the Oval Office. President Napolitano will soon conclude his term in office, following a long and distinguished career of service to Italy, a close ally and…
I want to thank Secretary LaHood for his dedication, his hard work, and his years of service to the American people – including the outstanding work he’s done over the last four years as Secretary of Transportation. I also want…
America’s immigration system is broken. Too many employers game the system by hiring undocumented workers and there are 11 million people living in the shadows. Neither is good for the economy or the country. It is time to act to…
