CATEGORY: July 2011
President Obama Nominates Three to Superior Court of the District of Columbia
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Danya Ariel Dayson, Peter Arno Krauthamer, and John Francis McCabe, Jr. to serve as Associate Justices of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. “Throughout their careers these individuals have shown a commitment to justice and public service,” said President Obama. “I am proud to nominate them to the Superior Court of the District... [Read more]
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Danya Ariel Dayson, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for the term of fifteen years, vice Stephanie Duncan-Peters, retired. Joseph H. Gale, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the United States Tax Court for a term of fifteen years. (Reappointment) Michael A. Hammer, of the District of Columbia,... [Read more]
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Mary B. DeRosa, Representative of the United States of America to the Sixty-sixth Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations Frank E. Loy, Representative of the United States of America to the Sixty-sixth Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations ... [Read more]
Statement by the Press Secretary on John Brennan’s Meeting with President Salih of Yemen
Assistant to the President for Counterterrorism and Homeland Security John Brennan met Yemeni President Ali Abdallah Salih in Riyadh today to wish the President a speedy recovery from injuries he sustained in a June 3rd attack in Sanaa. Mr. Brennan reiterated the U.S. Government’s condemnation of the attack against the President and other Yemeni officials. During the meeting, Mr. Brennan... [Read more]
WEEKLY ADDRESS: Working Together to Meet our Fiscal Challenges
WASHINGTON – In this week’s address, President Obama called on both parties to come together during this unique moment to find a significant, balanced approach to deficit reduction that lets us live within our means without hurting investments our economy needs to grow and create jobs. The President believes the American people deserve to have their leaders work in a bipartisan way to find... [Read more]
Statement of President Barack Obama Recognition of the Republic of South Sudan
I am proud to declare that the United States formally recognizes the Republic of South Sudan as a sovereign and independent state upon this day, July 9, 2011. After so much struggle by the people of South Sudan, the United States of America welcomes the birth of a new nation. Today is a reminder that after the darkness of war, the light of a new dawn is possible. A proud flag flies over Juba... [Read more]
Statement from White House Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer on Budget Negotiations
“The President believes that solving our fiscal problems is an economic imperative. But in order to do that, we cannot ask the middle-class and seniors to bear all the burden of higher costs and budget cuts. We need a balanced approach that asks the very wealthiest and special interests to pay their fair share as well, and we believe the American people agree. “Both parties have made real... [Read more]
Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 7/8/2011 James S. Brady Press Briefing Room
11:39 A.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good morning, everyone. Thanks for coming to an earlier than usual briefing on this Friday. I have no opening announcements to make, so I’ll go straight to questions. Yes, ma’am. Q Can you talk about how the jobs numbers affect the negotiations on the debt and deficit? MR. CARNEY: I think the — today’s disappointing jobs report is a reminder and a... [Read more]
Statement by the President on the Launch of the Space Shuttle Atlantis
Today, Americans across the country watched with pride as four of our fellow citizens blasted off from the Kennedy Space Center in the Space Shuttle Atlantis, and America reached for the heavens once more. Behind Atlantis and her crew of brave astronauts stand thousands of dedicated workers who have poured their hearts and souls into America’s Space Shuttle program over the past three decades.... [Read more]
President Obama Nominates Joseph H. Gale to the United States Tax Court
WASHINGTON, DC – President Obama announced today his intent to nominate Joseph H. Gale as a Judge to the United States Tax Court for a second term. “Joseph has demonstrated unwavering integrity and a firm commitment to public service throughout his careers,” said President Obama. “I am proud to nominate him to serve on the United States Tax Court.” Joseph H. Gale, Nominee for Judge, United... [Read more]
