Russian President Medvedev called President Obama to wish him a happy birthday and to discuss Russia’s WTO accession negotiations. The Presidents noted the significant progress that had been made since they spoke last a few weeks ago. President Obama stressed…
Category: Statement and Releases
On Wednesday, August 3, 2011, the President signed into law: H.R. 1383, the “Restoring GI Bill Fairness Act of 2011,” which temporarily preserves higher rates of payment for tuition and fees for those enrolled in the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program…
WASHINGTON–On Friday, August 12, President Obama will welcome the Super Bowl XLV Champion Green Bay Packers to the White House to honor the team and their Super Bowl victory. The President will also continue his tradition of honoring sports teams…
On Tuesday, August 02, 2011, the President signed into law: S. 365, the “Budget Control Act of 2011,” which provides for authority to increase the public debt limit by between $2.1 trillion and $2.4 trillion; establishes discretionary spending limits for…
TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Pursuant to section 3101A(a)(1)(A) of title 31, United States Code, I hereby certify that the debt subject to limit is within $100,000,000,000 of the limit in 31 U.S.C. 3101(b) and that further borrowing…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Judge Adalberto José Jordánto the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. “Judge Adalberto José Jordánwill bring an unwavering commitment to fairness and judicial integrity to the federal bench,” President Obama…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Obama nominated Miranda Du to serve on the United States District Court bench for the District of Nevada. “Miranda Du will be an esteemed addition to the Federal bench for the people of Nevada,” President Obama…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Obama nominated David B. Barlow to serve as a U.S. Attorney. “I am pleased to nominate David Barlow to serve the people of Utah as a United States Attorney,” said President Obama. David B. Barlow: Nominee…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Obama nominated Catherine Friend Easterly for the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. President Obamasaid, “Catherine Easterly has proved herself to be not only a first-rate legal mind but a faithful public servant. It is with…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: David B. Barlow, of Utah, to be United States Attorney for the District of Utah for the term of four years, vice Brett L. Tolman, term expired. Miranda Du, of Nevada, to be United States…
