Category: July 2011

Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, 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 emergency is to continue in effect beyond the anniversary date. …

CORRECTED: The spelling of Croatian. The United States welcomes the arrest of Goran Hadzic, who is charged with participation in the murder of hundreds of Croatian civilians, among other crimes, and is the final remaining fugitive indicted for atrocities by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY).  We congratulate President Tadic and the…

THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, everybody.  I wanted to give folks a quick update on the progress that we’re making on the debt ceiling discussions. I was in contact with all the leadership over the course of the weekend and continued to urge both Democrats and Republicans to come together around an approach that not only lifts…

The President spoke with German Chancellor Angela Merkel this morning by telephone about the Euro zone crisis in advance of the European Council meeting on July 21.  They agreed that dealing effectively with this crisis is important for sustaining the economic recovery in Europe as well as for the global economy. The President also congratulated…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, White House Chief of Staff William Daley emphasized the Administration’s continued priority for the Export Control Reform Initiative as a national security imperative.  The reforms when implemented will facilitate cooperation with U.S. allies and export control regime partners, strengthen the competitiveness of sectors key to U.S. national security, and increase U.S.…

WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Maureen K. Ohlhausen, Commissioner, Federal Trade Commission President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Maureen K. Ohlhausen, Nominee for Commissioner, Federal Trade Commission Maureen K. Ohlhausen is an…

WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Roslyn A. Mazer, Inspector General, Department of Homeland Security The President also announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Gabriel Guerra-Mondragon, Member, J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board Dallin Jensen, Member,…

THE PRESIDENT:  Good afternoon, everybody.  It has been almost three years since the financial crisis pulled the economy into a deep recession.  And millions of families are still hurting because of it.  They’re trying to get by on one income instead of two, on fewer shifts at the plant or at the hospital.  They’re cutting…

Several CEOs Announce New Investments Today, the President will host an education roundtable with business leaders, Secretary Duncan, Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett, Domestic Policy Council Director Melody Barnes, America’s Promise Alliance Chair Alma Powell and Founding Chair General Colin Powell to discuss building upon strong industry-led partnerships that are working to transform the American education…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Richard Cordray, of Ohio, to be Director, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection for a term of five years.  (New Position) Chester John Culver, of Iowa, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation, vice Julia Bartling. David A. Montoya, of Texas, to be…