Category: Sep-2012

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Alabama and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Hurricane Isaac during the period of August 26 to September 5, 2012. Federal funding also is available to state and eligible local governments and certain private…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Alan F. Estevez – Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, Department of Defense Vincent G. Logan – Special Trustee for American Indians, Department of the Interior Olga Viso – Member, National…

G. Richard Pfitzner Stadium Woodbridge, Virginia 11:18 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Jane. (Applause.) Thank you, AARP. (Applause.) I want to thank Barry, and the entire AARP, for everything you do on behalf of America’s seniors. (Applause.) And today is especially poignant for me I think because I can’t help to think about my…

G. Richard Pfitzner Stadium Woodbridge, Virginia 12:14 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, Virginia!  (Applause.)  Well, it is great to be here in Pfitzner Stadium, home of the Potomac Nationals.  I want to congratulate the Washington Nationals for bringing playoff baseball to D.C.  (Applause.)  You guys are looking good.  I am looking forward to a White…

On Thursday, September 20, 2012, the President signed into law: H.R. 6336, which directs the congressional Joint Committee on the Library to accept a statue of Frederick Douglass from the District of Columbia for placement in Emancipation Hall in the United States Capitol Visitor Center.

A year ago today, we upheld the fundamental American values of fairness and equality by finally and formally repealing ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.’   Gay and lesbian Americans now no longer need to hide who they love in order to serve the country they love.  It is a testament to the professionalism of our men and…

WASHINGTON, DC- Today, President Obama nominated Robert Okun to serve on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. “Throughout his career, Robert Okun has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to justice,” said President Obama.  “I am proud to nominate him to the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.” Robert D. Okun:  Nominee for the…

WASHINGTON, DC- Today, President Obama nominated Ketanji Brown Jackson and Judge Nelson Stephen Román for District Court judgeships. “I am pleased to nominate these distinguished individuals to serve on the United States District Court bench,” said President Obama.  “I am confident they will serve the American people with integrity and a steadfast commitment to justice.”…

WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: • Sylvia M. Becker – Member, Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the United States • Bibiana Boerio – Director of the Mint, Department of the Treasury • Robert F. Godec – Ambassador to the Republic of Kenya, Department of State…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Ketanji Brown Jackson, of Maryland, to be United States District Judge for the District of Columbia, vice Henry Harold Kennedy, retired. Robert D. Okun, 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…