At 4:30PM EDT, the President convened a call with FBI Director Bob Mueller, Chief of Staff Jack Lew, and Homeland Security Advisor John Brennan to receive an update on the tragic shooting in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. Following that briefing, the…
Category: Statement and Releases
I welcome the announcement by the African Union High-Level Implementation Panel of an agreement between Sudan and South Sudan on oil revenue. This agreement opens the door to a future of greater prosperity for the people of both countries. The…
On Friday, August 3, 2012, the President signed into law: H.R. 2527, the “National Baseball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act,” which requires the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue coins in recognition and celebration of the National…
For the last three and a half years, Cass Sunstein has helped drive a series of historic accomplishments on behalf of the American people. From putting in place lifesaving protections for America’s families, to eliminating tens of millions of hours…
Today, on behalf of the American people, the President approved an additional $12 million in U.S. humanitarian assistance to support those most affected by the crisis in Syria. After nearly 17 months of conflict, the humanitarian situation is dire and…
Today, despite the strong leadership of Senators Reid, Lieberman, Collins, Rockefeller and Feinstein, an overwhelming majority of Senate Republicans blocked consideration of the Cybersecurity Act of 2012, the only comprehensive piece of cybersecurity legislation that would have begun to address…
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Montana and ordered Federal aid to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a wildfire during the period of June 25 to July…
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Maryland and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and straight-line winds during the period of June 29…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Pamela Ki Mai Chen to serve on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. “I am proud to nominate this outstanding candidate to serve on the United States…
President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Kingston, Jamaica to attend the Celebration marking the Fiftieth Independence Anniversary of Jamaica on August 6, 2012. The Honorable General Colin L. Powell, USA (Retired), Former U.S. Secretary…
