On Friday, June 29, 2012, the President signed into law: H.R. 6064, the Temporary Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, which provides funding for programs funded from the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) for the period June 30, 2012, through July…
Category: Statement and Releases
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: • Camila A. Alire – Member, National Council on the Humanities • Ramón Saldívar – Member, National Council on the Humanities …
At the beginning of this year, Republicans announced one of their top priorities was to investigate the Administration and to ensure that President Obama was a one-term President. Despite the major economic challenges facing the country, they talked openly about…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Camila Ann Alire, of Colorado, to be a Member of the National Council on the Humanities for a term expiring January 26, 2018, vice Allen C. Guelzo, term expired. Ramón Saldívar, of California, to be…
The Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act ensures hard-working, middle class families will get the security they deserve and protects every American from the worst insurance company abuses. This law was also specifically designed to give States…
National HIV Testing Day highlights the importance of HIV testing and the fight against HIV/AIDS. Of the over 1.1 million Americans living with HIV, more than 200,000 are unaware of their infection, and may unknowingly be transmitting the virus to…
The United States and United Arab Emirates remain deeply committed to close consultation and cooperation to promote peace and stability in the Gulf region and broader Middle East. In their meeting at the White House today, President Obama and Crown…
President Obama spoke with French President Hollande today, continuing their dialogue on the economic developments in Europe. They discussed the importance of continued efforts to promote growth and stability in the Eurozone.
Today, President Obama called Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper as well as Colorado Springs Mayor Steve Bach to receive an update on damaging fires that are impacting a number of communities across the state, including the devastating Waldo Canyon fire that…
On Wednesday, June 27, 2012, the President signed into law: S. 404, which directs the Secretary of the Interior to modify a land grant patent in Chippewa County, Michigan; S. 684, which directs the Secretary of Agriculture to convey, without…
