WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: • Kristine L. Svinicki – Commissioner, Nuclear Regulatory Commission President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a…
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: • Maria Lopez De Leon – Member, National Council on the Arts • Emil J. Kang – Member, National Council on the Arts…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Maria Lopez De Leon, of Texas, to be a Member of the National Council on the Arts for a term expiring September 3, 2016, vice James Ballinger, term expired. Emil J. Kang, of North Carolina,…
As a friend and former colleague, I want to express my deep appreciation for Dick Lugar’s distinguished service in the United States Senate. While Dick and I didn’t always agree on everything, I found during my time in the Senate…
President Obama called President Sarkozy to thank him for his strong leadership and for his friendship and partnership in challenging times. He expressed his appreciation for the valued cooperation that has characterized the relationship between the two leaders since January…
Next week, First Lady Michelle Obama will host spouses of foreign leaders who are visiting the United States for the G-8 and NATO summits. Mrs. Obama will invite spouses to the White House and, while in Chicago, to visit the…
The President will host NATO Secretary-General Rasmussen for a meeting in the Oval Office on May 9. The two leaders will discuss final preparations for the NATO Summit the President will host in Chicago on May 20-21.
President Obama called President-elect Francois Hollande of France to congratulate him after the results of the French election were announced today. President Obama indicated that he looks forward to working closely with Mr. Hollande and his government on a range…
Today, the President will travel to Washington-Lee High School in Arlington, Virginia, to speak with students and their parents about the need to prevent interest rates on federal subsidized student loans from doubling on July 1. While at the school,…
On Wednesday, May 9th, as part of their “In Performance at the White House” series, the President and First Lady will host a concert in the East Room honoring songwriters Burt Bacharach and Hal David, who will be awarded the…
