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President Barack Obama welcomed President Truong Tan Sang of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to the White House on July 25, 2013.  During their meeting, the two Presidents affirmed their commitment to opening a new phase of bilateral relations between Vietnam and the United States based on mutual respect and common interests.  President Truong Tan…

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Minnesota and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding during the period of June 20-26, 2013. Federal funding is available to state and eligible local governments and certain private…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Donald Lu – Ambassador to the Republic of Albania, Department of State Robert A. Sherman – Ambassador to the Portuguese Republic, Department of State Leslie E. Bains – Member, Board of Directors of the Securities Investor Protection…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Tony Hammond – Commissioner, Postal Regulatory Commission President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Tony Hammond, Nominee for Commissioner, Postal Regulatory Commission Tony Hammond has been a Commissioner…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama nominated Vince Chhabria, Matthew Leitman, Judith Levy, Judge Laurie Michelson, Judge James Moody Jr. and Judge Linda Parker for District Court judgeships. “These men and women have had distinguished legal careers and I am honored to ask them to continue their work as judges on the federal bench,”…

This evening, the President will continue a White House tradition of hosting an Iftar celebrating Ramadan in the State Dining Room.  This is the fifth Iftar hosted by the President.  The Iftar is the meal that breaks the day of fasting, when Muslim families and communities eat together after sunset. Below is a list of…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Leslie E. Bains, of New York, to be a Director of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation for a term expiring December 31, 2015, vice William S. Jasien, term expired. Tony Hammond, of Missouri, to be a Commissioner of the Postal Regulatory Commission for a term expiring October 14, 2018.  (Reappointment)…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Vince Girdhari Chhabria, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of California, vice Susan Y. Illston, retired. Matthew Frederick Leitman, of Michigan, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan, vice Marianne O. Battani, retired. Judith Ellen Levy, of Michigan, to…

University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, Missouri 5:09 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, Warrensburg!  (Applause.)  Hello, Mules!  (Applause.)  Hello, Jennies!  (Applause.)  Well, I know it’s hot.  (Laughter.)  That’s why I took off my jacket.  If you’ve still got yours on feel free to take it off.  It is great to be back in Missouri.  It’s great…

Oval Office 11:30 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA:  It is my pleasure to welcome President Truong Tan Sang to the White House and to the Oval Office for his first bilateral meeting with me.  This represents the steady progression and strengthening of the relationship between our two countries. Obviously, we all recognize the extraordinarily complex history…