Category: May 2011

THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to the Rose Garden.  It’s a lot safer place than — it’s always safe, but it’s particularly safe today.  (Laughter.)        Ladies and gentlemen, let me begin by saying congratulations.  It’s a genuine honor to be in the presence of the best of the best.  You…

Today, President Obama announced he is seeking a two-year extension for the 10-year term of FBI Director Robert S. Mueller III which expires on September 4, 2011.   President Obama said, “In his ten years at the FBI, Bob Mueller has set the gold standard for leading the Bureau. Given the ongoing threats facing the…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE:   Mark D. Acton, of Kentucky, to be a Commissioner of the Postal Regulatory Commission for a term expiring October 14, 2016.  (Reappointment)   Robert G. Taub, of New York, to be a Commissioner of the Postal Regulatory Commission for a term expiring October 14, 2016, vice Tony Hammond, term…

The President met with members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) today in the State Dining Room of the White House to discuss job creation and economic growth. The economy has added 2.1 million private sector jobs over 14 consecutive months, including more than 800,000 jobs since the beginning of the year, but the President…

Please see below for a correction (marked with asterisks) to the transcript. Internationally, we’ve gone through a **Teutonic [tectonic]  shift in the Middle East that could have enormous ramifications for years to come.  And in addition to these crises, we have had to grapple with some ongoing trends in this country that, frankly, have made…

THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, everybody.  Please have a seat.  Welcome to the White House.  I am going to be brief, because on a night like tonight my job is to get out of the way and let the professionals do their job. I do want to start by thanking our extraordinary performers for taking time out…

President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Haiti to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Michel Martelly on May 14, 2011.   The Honorable William Jefferson Clinton, 42nd President of the United States of America, will lead the delegation.   Members of the Presidential Delegation:   The…

Below please see statements of support for the President’s commitment to fix our broken immigration system to meet our 21st century economic and security needs from business leaders, civic leaders and elected officials. Note: A previously included quote from the Interfaith Immigration Coalition has been removed. BUSINESS LEADERS Howard Buffett, American philanthropist and President of…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Richard G. Andrews, Judge Cathy Ann Bencivengo and Jeffrey J. Helmick to serve on the United States District Court bench.   President Obama said, “Throughout their long and impressive legal careers, Richard G. Andrews, Judge Cathy Ann Bencivengo and Jeffrey J. Helmick have distinguished themselves as some of…

WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post:   Mark Acton, Commissioner, Postal Regulatory Commission   President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post:   Mark Acton, Commissioner, Postal Regulatory Commission Commissioner Mark Acton has served on…