Category: November 2011

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Professor Scott L. Silliman and William B. Pollard, III to serve on the United States Court of Military Commission Review. “Today I am proud to appoint Scott L. Silliman and William B. Pollard to serve on the U.S. Court of Military Commission Review,” said President Obama.  “Their extensive…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Richard Gary Taranto to serve on the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. President Obama said, “Richard Taranto is a lawyer of exceptional legal ability and great personal and professional integrity.  I am pleased and honored to nominate him to the U.S. Court of Appeals…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel, John Z. Lee, Judge George Levi Russell, IIIand John J. Tharp Jr. to serve on the United States District Court bench. “These individuals have demonstrated the talent, expertise, and fair-mindedness Americans expect and deserve from their judicial system,” said President Obama.  “I am grateful…

President Obama called Italian President Napolitano today to express his confidence in President Napolitano’s leadership and to offer support for the President’s decisive action at this challenging time. President Obama also spoke separately with German Chancellor Merkel and French President Sarkozy, continuing their close consultations on the European financial crisis.

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Gonzalo P. Curiel, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of California, vice Thomas J. Whelan, retired. John Z. Lee, of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois, vice David H. Coar, retired. William B. Pollard, III, of New…

The United States strongly condemns the aerial bombardment by the Sudan Armed Forces of the town of Yida in South Sudan.  Yida is located inside South Sudan and hosts more than 20,000 refugees who have fled the ongoing conflict in the Sudanese state of Southern Kordofan.  International humanitarian workers and United Nations staff have been…

Oval Office 11:40 A.M. EST Well, from the day I took office, one of the commitments that I made to the American people was that we would do a better job here in Washington in rooting out wasteful spending.  At a time when families have had to cut back, have had to make some tough…

South Court Auditorium 11:54 A.M. EST Everybody please have a seat.  It is wonderful to see all of you.  I’ve got some old friends her — (laughter) — not old in years but been knowing you.  It is wonderful to see all of you. I want to, first of all, thank Heather, who is doing…

8:36 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Well, good evening, everybody. AUDIENCE:  Good evening. THE PRESIDENT:  It is great to be back at the National Women’s Law Center, surrounded by so many powerful and accomplished women.  (Applause.)  This is not a new experience for me.  (Laughter.)  As some of you know, my household is filled with powerful,…

WASHINGTON, DC – This morning, President Obama will sign an Executive Order that will cut waste and promote more efficient spending across the federal government.  With this Order, the President is directing agencies to reduce spending on travel; limit the number of information technology devices (e.g. cell phones, smartphones, tablets, laptops) that can be issued…