NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Sharon Block, of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board for the term of five years expiring December 16, 2014, vice Craig Becker, to which position she was…
Category: Statement and Releases
The President and Prime Minister Cameron spoke by telephone today, continuing their frequent consultations on a range of global issues. The President and Prime Minister discussed the situation in Syria, condemning the regime’s violent repression of its own citizens, and…
Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, most health insurance plans will cover women’s preventive services, including contraception, without charging a co-pay or deductible beginning in August, 2012. This new law will save money for millions of Americans and ensure Americans…
This bill gives our nation’s law enforcement expanded authority to combat illicit drug trafficking on our Northern and Southern Borders and being able to sign it next to my friend Gabby Giffords gives me enormous pride. She has spent her…
On Friday, February 10, 2012, the President signed into law: H.R. 3801, the “Ultralight Aircraft Smuggling Prevention Act of 2012,” which defines the term “aircraft” for purposes of determining violations under Federal aviation smuggling laws; and specifies that the definition…
On Monday, February 13, 2012 at 1:45 PM ET, President Obama will award the 2011 National Medal of Arts and National Humanities Medal in the East Room. The First Lady will also attend. This event will be open press and…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: William P. Doyle – Commissioner, Federal Maritime Commission Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr. – Chairman, Federal Maritime Commission James M. Demers – Member,…
Additional States Expected to Request Flexibility in the Coming Weeks WASHINGTON, DC — President Barack Obama will announce today that ten states that have agreed to implement bold reforms around standards and accountability will receive flexibility from the burdensome mandates…
The Vice President and senior Administration officials met yesterday with four experts and advocates on human rights and legal reform in China: Dr. Xiaorong Li, Professor Benjamin Liebman, Mr. Kenneth Roth and Ms. Jianying Zha. They discussed the deterioration of…
WASHINGTON, DC – Tomorrow, February 10th, the White House Office of Public Engagement will host 150 of The Arc’s leaders, members, advocates, and staff from across the country as part of the White House Community Leaders Briefing Series. The Arc…
