Two years ago, the Supreme Court ruled in Citizens United that big corporations are allowed to spend unlimited amounts of money to influence American elections. They can buy millions of dollars’ worth of TV ads with no obligation to reveal…
Category: Statement and Releases
National Security Advisor Tom Donilon visited Israel from July 14-15 for consultations with Prime Minister Netanyahu, Defense Minister Barak, and National Security Advisor Gen. Amidror. In these meetings, the National Security Advisor reaffirmed the United States’ unwavering commitment to Israel’s…
Dear Mr. Chairman: (Dear Madam Chairman:) (Dear Representative:) (Dear Senator:) Consistent with section 306(c)(2) of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-114) (the “Act”), I hereby determine and report to the Congress that suspension,…
Today, the President authorized the use of up to $10 million from the Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund to respond to the unexpected and urgent refugee and migration needs resulting from the conflict in northern Mali. The emergency funds…
No veteran who fought for our nation overseas should have to fight for a job when they return home. That’s why I’m pleased that Democrats and Republicans in Congress have come together to pass legislation that will make it easier…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Mark A. Barnett to serve on the United States Court of International Trade. “I am proud to nominate this outstanding candidate to serve on the United States Court of International Trade,” said President…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Angela Tammy Dickinson to serve as United States Attorney in the Western District of Missouri. “Angela Tammy Dickinson has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to justice throughout her career, and I am honored to…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Mark A. Barnett, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the United States Court of International Trade, vice Judith M. Barzilay, retired. Angela Tammy Dickinson, of Missouri, to be United States Attorney for the Western…
The President proposed a set of common sense initiatives to create jobs and help restore middle class security. Today, the Republicans in the Senate blocked a piece of legislation that helps hard working small business owners and entrepreneurs by giving…
WASHINGTON, DC — The President believes that entrepreneurs and small businesses are engines of innovation and economic growth and are at the forefront of the nation’s economic recovery. This is why the Obama Administration has worked to enact 18 small…
