Category: Nov2013

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Colleen Bradley Bell, of the District of Columbia, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Hungary. Madelyn R. Creedon, of Indiana, to be Principal Deputy Administrator, National Nuclear Security Administration, vice Neile L. Miller, resigned. Joseph P. Mohorovic, of Illinois, to be a Commissioner…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama nominated James D. Peterson, Nancy J. Rosenstengel and Judge Ronnie L. White for District Court judgeships. “These individuals have demonstrated the talent, expertise, and fair-mindedness Americans expect and deserve from their judicial system,” said President Obama.  “I am grateful for their willingness to serve and confident that they…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama nominated Judge Robin S. Rosenbaum for a seat on the United States Court of Appeals. President Obama said, “Judge Rosenbaum has a long and impressive record of service and a history of handing down fair and judicious decisions. She will be a thoughtful and distinguished addition to the…

WASHINGTON, DC- Today, President Obama nominated Kevin W. Techau to serve as U.S. Attorney in the Northern District of Iowa. ” Kevin W. Techau has distinguished himself as a fair, tenacious and respected attorney throughout his careers in both public and private service,” President Obama said. “He will serve his country with distinction as U.S.…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: James D. Peterson, of Wisconsin, to be United Stated District Judge for the Western District of Wisconsin, vice John C. Shabaz, retired. Robin S. Rosenbaum, of Florida, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Circuit, vice Rosemary Barkett, resigned. Nancy J. Rosenstengel, of Illinois, to be United States…

Temple Emanu-El Dallas, Texas 5:36 P.M. CST THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you, Edna.  Give Edna a big round of applause.  (Applause.)  Well, it is wonderful to see all of you. And let me just make some special mention of some people in addition to Edna who are here. First of all, your outstanding Mayor, Mike Rawlings,…

Private Residence Dallas, Texas 7:00 P.M. CST THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you, everybody!  (Applause.)  Thank you.  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Thank you so much.  Thank you so much.  Everybody have a seat, have a seat. It is true, I remember being in this house with Peter and Lisa.  (Laughter.)  Now, I did not recall having Peter and…

Private Residence Dallas, Texas 7:53 P.M. CST THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Thank you, everybody.  Thank you so much.  Well, I’m going to be very brief on the front end because I want to spend some time getting questions and comments. First, I just want to say thanks to Russell and Dorothy for their hospitality. …

Today, the President and Vice President met with over a dozen Senate Democrats to discuss the progress that’s been made to extend health care coverage to more Americans and to hear their input on existing challenges with implementation of the Affordable Care Act. During the meeting, the President discussed ongoing efforts to fix HealthCare.gov and…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Joseph P. Mohorovic – Commissioner, Consumer Product Safety Commission President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Joseph P. Mohorovic, Nominee for Commissioner, Consumer Product Safety Commission   Joseph…