Category: Feb-2014

President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russian Federation. Presidential Delegation to the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games The Opening Ceremony of the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russian Federation will be held on March 7, 2014. The delegation will attend athletic…

Washington Hilton Washington, D.C. 9:11 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  Please, everyone have a seat. Giving all praise and honor to God, who brought us here this morning. Thank you so much for our two outstanding co-chairs, Louie and Jan.  And I have to say, I would have enjoyed a behind-the-scenes look at the…

Oval Office 2:22 P.M. EST PRESIDENT OBAMA:  It’s a great pleasure to welcome President Martelly of Haiti to the Oval Office.  Our two countries really brought about the trend towards independence in the Western Hemisphere, and we have had a longstanding relationship of many years.  The bonds between our two peoples are extraordinarily strong, including…

Today, the President declared an emergency in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and ordered federal aid to supplement commonwealth and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from a severe winter storm beginning on February 4, 2014, and continuing. The President’s action authorizes the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to…

It is disappointing that Republicans in the Senate chose to again deny emergency unemployment insurance for 1.7 million Americans who need this vital lifeline to support their families as they actively search each and every day for a job. As the President said during the State of the Union, we need to give these hardworking,…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Beth Bloom, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida, vice Donald L. Graham, retired. Paul G. Byron, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida, vice James S. Moody, Jr., retiring. Darrin P. Gayles, of Florida, to…

T.C. Williams High School Alexandria, Virginia 11:45 A.M. EST MRS. OBAMA:  Thank you, guys.  Thanks for having me.  (Applause.)  You all rest.  You have work to do.  (Laughter.)  I don’t want you to be tired.  I want you to get these forms done.  But I am thrilled to be here. I want to start by…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Judge Beth Bloom, Paul G. Byron, Judge Darrin P. Gayles, and Judge Carlos Eduardo Mendoza to serve on the United States District Courts. “Throughout their careers, these distinguished men and women have demonstrated a steadfast commitment to public service,” said President Obama. “I…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Cheryl Ann Krause to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. “Cheryl Ann Krause has displayed exceptional dedication to the legal profession through her work and I am honored to nominate her to serve the American people as a judge…

President Barack Obama today announced an updated designation of the Presidential Delegation to the Opening Ceremony of the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russian Federation. Presidential Delegation to the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games The Opening Ceremony of the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russian Federation will be held…