I’ve spent much of my career working on America’s policy toward the Middle East, and particularly Iraq. Like millions of other readers around the world, I have enriched my understanding of that complex region through the reporting of Anthony Shadid.…
Category: Statement and Releases
After 9/11, we pledged that our cops, firefighters and EMTs would have the technology they need to stay safe and do their jobs. Part of that promise included deploying a nationwide, interoperable broadband network for our first responders. Today we…
Today, the President will visit the Boeing assembly facility in Everett, Washington, to announce new steps aimed at promoting American manufacturing and increasing U.S. exports. Manufacturing represents nearly 60% of total U.S. exports, and Boeing is one of the country’s…
The United States congratulates Chairman Jalil, Prime Minister al-Keeb, and all the people of Libya on the first anniversary of their historic revolution. Last February, few could imagine that the peaceful protesters in cities from Benghazi to Tripoli would bring…
National Security Advisor Tom Donilon will travel to Israel from February 18-20 for consultations with senior Israeli officials about a range of issues, including Iran, Syria, and other regional security issues. National Security Advisor Donilon’s travel is the latest in…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Makila James – Ambassador to the Kingdom of Swaziland, Department of State Richard Norland – Ambassador to Georgia, Department of State…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Erica Lynn Groshen, of New York, to be Commissioner of Labor Statistics, Department of Labor, for a term of four years, vice Keith Hall, term expired. Makila James, of the District of Columbia, a Career…
Washington, D.C. – Vice President Joe Biden announced today that China has agreed to significantly increase market access for U.S. movies in order to resolve outstanding issues related to films after the United States’ victory in a World Trade Organization…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Erica L. Groshen – Commissioner of Labor Statistics, Department of Labor Jeffrey D. Levine – Ambassador to the Republic of Estonia,…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Elissa F. Cadish, of Nevada, to be United States District Judge for the District of Nevada, vice Philip M. Pro, retired. Paul William Grimm, of Maryland, to be United States District Judge for the District…
