NOMINATION SENT TO THE SENATE: Pamela Ki Mai Chen, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of New York, vice Raymond J. Dearie, retired.
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NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Eric Kenneth Fanning, of the District of Columbia, to be Under Secretary of the Air Force, vice Erin C. Conaton, resigned. Christopher J. Meade, of New York, to be General Counsel for the Department of…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: • Kevin K. Washburn – Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior • Jenny R. Yang – Commissioner, Equal Employment Opportunity…
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Wisconsin and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and flooding during the period of June 19-20, 2012.…
The President yesterday declared a major disaster exists in the District of Columbia and ordered Federal aid to supplement the District of Columbia recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms during the period of June 29 to July…
President Obama spoke with French President Hollande today as part of his ongoing discussions about eurozone economic developments. President Obama welcomed the recent declarations by the European Central Bank and European leaders on the need to do what is necessary…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: • Eric K. Fanning – Under Secretary of the Air Force, Department of Defense • Christopher J. Meade – General Counsel, Department of…
House Republicans tonight voted to extend the Bush tax cuts for the wealthiest few and shower millionaires and billionaires with a $1 trillion tax cut that will inevitably be paid for by gutting investments in critical programs needed to create…
President Obama spoke with Italian Prime Minister Monti earlier today, continuing his discussions with European leaders on economic developments in the eurozone. Their conversation follows recent statements by European officials regarding their commitment to preserve the euro. The President has…
President Obama called Mrs. Ernestina Naadu Mills of Ghana on Monday to express his condolences for the passing of her husband, President John Evans Atta Mills. President Obama expressed his admiration for President Mills’ tireless efforts on behalf of the…
