Category: Jun2013
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President Obama Nominates Three to Serve on the United States District Court
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama nominated Pedro A. Delgado Hernández, Judge Bruce Howe Hendricks and Judge Alison Renee Lee for District Court judgeships. “These individuals have demonstrated the talent, expertise, and fair-mindedness Americans expect and deserve from their judicial system,” said President Obama. “I am grateful for their willingness to serve and confident…
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Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Pedro A. Delgado Hernández, of Puerto Rico, to be United States District Judge for the District of Puerto Rico, vice Daniel R. Dominguez, retired. Bruce Howe Hendricks, of South Carolina, to be United States District Judge for the District of South Carolina, vice Margaret B. Seymour, retired. Alison Renee Lee,…
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Supreme Court overturns Proposition 8, Obama views ruling as a victory for gays and lesbians
With the federal ban on banning same-sex marriage overturned by the Supreme Court, Obama has asked his cabinet members to implement the ruling. On his way to Senegal, and in expressing his happiness, President Obama wrote, “The laws of our land are catching up to the fundamental truth that millions of Americans hold in our…
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Obama and Clinton approval ratings have dropped, a poll reveals
With Democrats displeased with Obama and Hillary Clinton coming under fire from Republicans, according to a poll, two of the Democratic Party’s leading members are losing ground when it comes to their approval ratings. In describing these turn of events, a poll memo reveals, “Since his re-election, the president [has] waded into contentious policy areas…
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Statement by the President on the New Amir of Qatar
I extend my best wishes to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani as he assumes his new role as the Amir of Qatar. Qatar is an important partner of the United States, and we look forward to further strengthening our cooperation in the years ahead. I also extend my appreciation to His Highness…
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Statement by the President on the Supreme Court Ruling on Shelby County v. Holder
I am deeply disappointed with the Supreme Court’s decision today. For nearly 50 years, the Voting Rights Act – enacted and repeatedly renewed by wide bipartisan majorities in Congress – has helped secure the right to vote for millions of Americans. Today’s decision invalidating one of its core provisions upsets decades of well-established practices that…
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Statement from the President on the Confirmation of Penny Pritzker as the Secretary of Commerce
I am pleased the Senate took bipartisan action to confirm Penny Pritzker as our next Commerce Secretary. Penny is a proven leader, a successful entrepreneur, and one of the most accomplished and highly-respected women in business today. She knows what it takes to build companies from the ground up, and she shares my belief in…
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President Obama Signs Alaska Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Alaska and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by flooding during the period of May 17 to June 11, 2013. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in the Alaska Gateway REAA,…
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President Obama Signs Disaster Declaration for the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe
The President today declared a major disaster exists for the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and ordered federal aid to supplement the Tribe’s efforts in the area affected by severe storms and flooding during the period of May 25 to June 1, 2013. Federal funding is available to state and eligible local governments and certain private…
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President Obama Signs Arkansas Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Arkansas and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding during the period May 30 to June 3, 2013. Federal funding is available to state and eligible local governments and certain…