Six Public High Schools Selected to Compete for Presidential Commencement Address; Finalists Enter Next Phase of Competition Led by the Get Schooled Foundation WASHINGTON – Today, the White House and the U.S. Department of Education announced the six high schools…
Category: Statement and Releases
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Hawaii and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by tsunami waves on March 11, 2011. Federal funding is available…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Timothy Massad for Assistant Secretary for Financial Stability, Department of the Treasury. The President also announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: …
I strongly condemn the abhorrent violence committed against peaceful protesters by the Syrian government today and over the past few weeks. I also condemn any use of violence by protesters. The United States extends our condolences to the families and…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Anuj Chang Desai, of Wisconsin, to be a Member of the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the United States for the term expiring September 30, 2011, vice Stephen C. King, term expired. Anuj…
Below please see statements of support for the U.S.-Colombia Trade Agreement from the business community and advocacy groups. US-Colombia Business Partnership “The member companies of the US-Colombia Business Partnership strongly support the US-Colombia Free Trade Agreement and call for its…
NOTICE – – – – – – – CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO SOMALIA On April 12, 2010, by Executive Order 13536, I declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706)…
TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Cynthia Chavez Lamar, Member, Board of Trustees of the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development Anuj…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: David S. Johanson, Member, United States International Trade Commission Sean Robert Mulvaney, Member, Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of…
