Category: March 2012

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Rainey Ransom Brandt to serve on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. “Throughout her career, Rainey Ransom Brandt has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to justice,” said President Obama.  “I am proud to nominate her to the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.” Rainey Ransom Brandt: …

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Rainey Ransom Brandt, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for the term of fifteen years, vice Joan Z. McAvoy, retired. John S. Leonardo, of Arizona, to be United States Attorney for the District of Arizona for the…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his appointment of the following individuals to the National Council on Federal Labor-Management Relations: Michael B. Filler – Member, National Council on Federal Labor-Management Relations David J. Holway – Member, National Council on Federal Labor-Management Relations H.T. Nguyen – Member, National Council on Federal Labor-Management Relations The…

Locanda Verde New York, New York 8:53 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA:  Wow!  (Applause.)  Thank you all so much.  (Applause.)  All right!  Well, you guys sound pretty fired up, so I think I can leave.  We can have some drinks and call it a night.  (Laughter.) I am just so honored and thrilled to be here…

A link to the video can be found here in English, Persian, and Arabic. Today, Michelle and I extend our best wishes to all those who are celebrating Nowruz around the world.  In communities and homes from America to southwest Asia, families and friends are coming together to celebrate the hope that comes with renewal.…

Oval Office 11:09 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Well, it is my great pleasure to welcome once again Taoiseach, Mr. Kenny, who has done, I think, extraordinary work during a very difficult time.  Over the last several years, we’ve been able to strike up a friendship.  And you’ll notice that even though technically it is not…

U.S. Capitol 12:58 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Thank you.  Thank you very much.  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Please.  Well, thank you, John.  Thank you, everybody.  I know we are all glad to welcome Taoiseach Kenny and his lovely wife back to Washington.  Technically, you may be aware, it is not St. Patrick’s Day. …

State Floor 7:04 P.M. EDT VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN:  Well, welcome to the White House.  It’s great to see you all, and happy St. Patrick’s Day, or should I say, happy St. Patrick’s Week, the way it’s going.  (Applause.) I’m lucky to be here with you all tonight.  I feel fortunate to have the honor to…

The House budget once again fails the test of balance, fairness, and shared responsibility.  It would shower the wealthiest few Americans with an average tax cut of at least $150,000, while preserving taxpayer giveaways to oil companies and breaks for Wall Street hedge fund managers.  What’s worse is that all of these tax breaks would…

6:20 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA:  Wow!  (Applause.)  This looks like it was so much fun.  (Applause.)  How many people did some bowling?  (Applause.)  They asked me if I wanted to throw a ball.  I told them, bowling is like a potato chip — you can’t just do one.  So — (laughter.) I have to tell…