Category: September 2011

WASHINGTON- Today, President Obama nominated Judge David Campos Guaderrama to serve on the United States District Court bench for the Western District of Texas. “Throughout his career, Judge David Campos Guaderrama has displayed exceptional integrity and an unwavering commitment to justice,” President Obama said.  “He will be an esteemed addition to the federal bench for…

WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Brad Carson – General Counsel of the Army, Department of Defense Alastair Fitzpayne – Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of the Treasury Michael A. McFaul – Ambassador to the Russian Federation, Department of State Kevin A.…

WASHINGTON, DC – President Obama announced today his intent to nominate Ronald Buch asaJudge to the United States Tax Court. “Ronald has demonstrated unwavering integrity and a firm commitment to public service throughout his career,” said President Obama.  “I am proud to nominate him to serve on the United States Tax Court.” Ronald Buch, Nominee…

NOMINATION SENT TO THE SENATE: Michael Anthony McFaul, of California, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Russian Federation.

NOMINATION SENT TO THE SENATE: David Campos Guaderrama, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas, vice David Briones, retired.

East Room 1:07 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Well, good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to the White House. Never get tired of saying that — right? (Laughter.) I am pleased to be here with all of you as we recognize this year’s recipients of the National Design Awards. As the great American designer Milton Glaser has…

Fort Hayes High School Columbus, Ohio 2:33 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Columbus! (Applause.) It is good to be back in the state of Ohio. (Applause.) Just a couple of people I want to make sure you know are here. First of all, my outstanding Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, is in the house. (Applause.)…

Today, President Obama submitted to Congress the American Jobs Act, a bill designed to jumpstart economic growth and job creation. Tomorrow, the President will visit the Fort Hayes Arts and Academic High School in Columbus, Ohio to highlight his proposal to put workers back on the job by rebuilding and modernizing schools across the country. …

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and ordered Federal aid to supplement commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Tropical Storm Lee beginning on September 3, 2011, and continuing. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in the counties of Adams, Bradford,…