Category: Jul2013

George Washington University Washington, D.C. 1:34 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Good afternoon, folks.  Thank you for your patience. I’d like to begin by thanking — Mr. President, thank you for offering the venue here at GW.  You’re always generous, and we appreciate it a great deal.  And I was — it’s terrible being dated. …

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:33 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  I wanted to come out here, first of all, to tell you that Jay is prepared for all your questions and is very much looking forward to the session.  The second thing is I want to let you know that over the next couple…

I welcome today’s confirmation of Tom Perez to serve as Secretary of Labor.  Tom has lived the American dream himself, and has dedicated his career to keeping it within reach for hardworking families across the country.  At the Department of Labor, Tom will help us continue to grow our economy, help businesses create jobs, make…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Father Pius Pietrzyk – Member, Board of Directors of the Legal Services Corporation President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Father Pius Pietrzyk, Nominee for Member, Board of Directors…

On Thursday, July 18, 2013, the President signed into law: H.R. 251, the “South Utah Valley Electric Conveyance Act,” which directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey all right, title, and interest of the United States of the fixtures and associated Federal land relating to the Strawberry Valley Electric Distribution System to the South…

Statement from the President on the Confirmation of Gina McCarthy as the Next Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency I am pleased that today the Senate took bipartisan action to confirm Gina McCarthy as the next Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.  With years of experience at the state and local level, Gina is a…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate Carolyn “Carrie” Hessler Radelet as Director of the Peace Corps: President Obama said, “As Deputy Director of the Peace Corps, Carrie has been instrumental in recruiting and training thousands of Peace Corps volunteers who work to promote social and economic development around the world.…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Beth Robinson – Under Secretary, Department of Energy Jessica Garfola Wright – Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Department of Defense Nisha Desai Biswal – Assistant Secretary for South Asian Affairs, Department of State Julia…

President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke by phone today as part of their regular consultations.  The two leaders discussed regional issues including recent developments in Egypt, Iran, and Syria.  The President encouraged Prime Minister Netanyahu to continue to work with Secretary Kerry to resume negotiations with the Palestinians as soon as possible.  The leaders…