WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Rainey Ransom Brandt to serve on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. “Throughout her career, Rainey Ransom Brandt has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to justice,” said President Obama. “I am proud…
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NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Rainey Ransom Brandt, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for the term of fifteen years, vice Joan Z. McAvoy, retired. John S.…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his appointment of the following individuals to the National Council on Federal Labor-Management Relations: Michael B. Filler – Member, National Council on Federal Labor-Management Relations David J. Holway – Member, National Council…
The House budget once again fails the test of balance, fairness, and shared responsibility. It would shower the wealthiest few Americans with an average tax cut of at least $150,000, while preserving taxpayer giveaways to oil companies and breaks for…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Mark L. Asquino, of the District of Columbia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of…
Last week, the Senate passed a bipartisan transportation bill that will keep construction workers on the job and keep our economy growing. Now the House of Representatives needs to take bipartisan action so I can sign this into law. An…
Earlier today, President Obama spoke with President Juan Manuel Santos of Colombia to discuss the April 14-15 Summit of the Americas to be held in Cartagena, Colombia. President Obama praised President Santos for his work as Summit host and said…
With the passing yesterday of King George Tupou V of Tonga, the United States has lost a friend and the people of Tonga have lost a visionary leader. Upon ascending to the throne, King George championed a process of peaceful…
President Obama called Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas this morning to discuss a range of issues of mutual interest. The President reaffirmed America’s commitment to Middle East Peace and to the overall objectives outlined by the Quartet. The President noted…
The detention of members of the Damas de Blanco this weekend in Havana in the lead up to Pope Benedict’s visit underscores the disdain of Cuban authorities for the universal rights of the Cuban people. The quiet dignity of the…
