NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Gina K. Ambercrombie-Winstanley, of Ohio, 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 Malta. Alfredo J.…
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The President today declared a major disaster exists in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and ordered Federal aid to supplement commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Tropical Storm María during the period of September 8-14, 2011.…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Grande Lum, of California, to be Director, Community Relations Service, for a term of four years, vice Ondray T. Harris, resigned. Kamilah Oni Martin-Proctor, of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of the…
Michelle and I were saddened to hear about the passing of Elouise Cobell yesterday. Elouise spoke out when she saw that the Interior Department had failed to account for billions of dollars that they were supposed to collect on behalf…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley – Ambassador to the Republic of Malta, Department of State Julissa Reynoso – Ambassador to the Oriental Republic of Uruguay,…
WASHINGTON- Today, President Obama nominated Paul J. Watford to serve on the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. “Paul J. Watford has displayed exceptional dedication to the legal profession through his work and I am honored to…
The President’s thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and colleagues of Laura Pollán, the founder of Las Damas de Blanco, who passed away Friday in Havana. Pollán and the quiet dignity of the Ladies in White have courageously…
Today, President Obama and President Lee of South Korea will travel to Orion Township, Michigan to tour the GM Assembly plant that produces the new Chevrolet Sonic subcompact. The Chevrolet Sonic is the first GM-engineered subcompact that GM has built…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the White House released Creating Pathways to Opportunity, a report highlighting the work the Obama Administration has done to date to help Americans climb the ladder to the middle class and stay there. The report outlines…
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention National Conference: “Children’s Justice & Safety: Unite, Build, Lead” Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center Friday, October 14, 2011 National Harbor, MD As Prepared for Delivery Thank you, Eric, for that kind introduction.…
