Category: 2013

Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Virginia 11:35 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Thank you.  Please be seated.  Good morning, everyone. Thank you, Secretary Shinseki, for your lifetime of service to our nation, and for being a tireless advocate on behalf of America’s veterans, including your fellow Vietnam veterans.  To Vice President Biden and Dr.…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Tommy Beaudreau – Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget, Department of the Interior Thomas A. Burke – Assistant Administrator for Research and Development, Environmental Protection Agency Neil Kornze – Director of the Bureau of Land Management,…

For more than two centuries, the story of our nation has been the story of more citizens realizing the rights and freedoms that are our birthright as Americans.  Today, a bipartisan majority in the Senate took another important step in this journey by passing the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, which would help end the injustice of…

Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within the 90-day period prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the…

NOTICE – – – – – – – CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO THE PROLIFERATION OF WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION On November 14, 1994, by Executive Order 12938, the President declared a national emergency with respect to the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the…

On Friday, November 22, President Obama will host King Mohammed VI of Morocco at the White House.  This visit will highlight the long-standing friendship between the United States and Morocco and strengthen our strategic partnership.  The President looks forward to discussing a range of issues of mutual interest with King Mohammed VI, including support for…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Colleen Bradley Bell, of the District of Columbia, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Hungary. Madelyn R. Creedon, of Indiana, to be Principal Deputy Administrator, National Nuclear Security Administration, vice Neile L. Miller, resigned. Joseph P. Mohorovic, of Illinois, to be a Commissioner…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama nominated James D. Peterson, Nancy J. Rosenstengel and Judge Ronnie L. White 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 that they…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama nominated Judge Robin S. Rosenbaum for a seat on the United States Court of Appeals. President Obama said, “Judge Rosenbaum has a long and impressive record of service and a history of handing down fair and judicious decisions. She will be a thoughtful and distinguished addition to the…

WASHINGTON, DC- Today, President Obama nominated Kevin W. Techau to serve as U.S. Attorney in the Northern District of Iowa. ” Kevin W. Techau has distinguished himself as a fair, tenacious and respected attorney throughout his careers in both public and private service,” President Obama said. “He will serve his country with distinction as U.S.…