Category: May 2012
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Obama nominates two lawyers for the United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
Two lawyers have been nominated by Obama for positions that are currently vacant on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. The first nominee is Caitlin J. Halligan, the general counsel of the Manhattan district attorney’s office and the second is, Sri Srinivasan, the principal deputy solicitor general at the…
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Obama says Eurozone leaders have to make difficult decisions, urges Congress to pass the new jobs act
With the ongoing debt crisis in Europe reaching its zenith, Obama, speaking at the White House, made it clear that Eurozone leaders have to make difficult decisions in order to restore financial stability. In describing how the United States might be affected by Europe’s financial crisis, Obama said, “The European crisis matters to us, because…
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Obama expresses his support for same sex marriage, hosts White House reception
Obama has finally broken his silence, and has revealed his support for the issue of same sex marriage, and which is why he is now touted as America’s “first gay President”. In speaking at a White House reception in honor of Gay Pride month, he said, “After decades of inaction and indifference, you have every…
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Obama will allow young illegal immigrants to stay in the US, authorizes executive order
Hundreds of thousands of young illegal immigrants will avoid deportation, obtain college education and look for jobs, thanks to an executive order authorized by President Obama, and much to their surprise and joy. In announcing this new policy, which is more of a ‘stopgap measure’ for the moment, at the White House Rose Garden, the…
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Background Information on the Presentation of Portraits of President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Welch Bush
President George Walker Bush President George W. Bush is portrayed standing in the center of the Oval Office in the West Wing. His right hand rests on an armchair made for the White House in 1818 by District of Columbia cabinetmaker William King, Jr. A corner of the “Resolute desk,” presented to the White House…
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Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 5740
On Thursday, May 31, 2012, the President signed into law: H.R. 5740, which reauthorizes the Federal Emergency Management Agency, under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), to enter into new contracts for flood insurance and borrow from the Treasury up to specified amounts through July 31, 2012; and under the NFIP, beginning on July 1,…
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President Obama Calls on Congress to Act on Veterans Job Corps in “To Do List” and Launches New Military Credentialing Initiative to Fill Workforce Needs
Executive Action Will Help Thousands of Service Members Get Credentialed for Manufacturing Jobs Tomorrow, President Obama will visit Honeywell’s Golden Valley facility in Golden Valley, Minnesota to call on Congress to act on the “To Do List” by passing the Veterans Job Corps legislation. The President will also announce a new We Can’t Wait initiative…
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Readout of the Vice President’s Call with Austrian Federal Chancellor Werner Faymann
The Vice President called Austrian Federal Chancellor Werner Faymann today to thank him for his personal engagement and participation at the NATO Summit in Chicago, and for Austria’s significant pledge of financial support for sustainment of the Afghan National Security Forces post-2014. The Vice President also praised the Chancellor for Austria’s important contribution of troops…
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Readout of the Vice President’s Call with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper
The Vice President called Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper today to thank him for Canada’s significant contribution at the NATO Summit in Chicago toward sustainment of the Afghan National Security Forces post-2014. Canada announced at the NATO summit in Chicago that they would provide $110 million annually for three years beginning in 2015.
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Remarks by President Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Former President George W. Bush and Former First Lady Laura Bush at the Official Portrait Unveiling
East Room 1:31 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Well, good afternoon, everybody. Thank you, Fred, for that introduction. To President George H. W. Bush and Barbara, to all the members of the Bush family who are here — it is a great privilege to have you here today. And…