Category: Mar2014

South Court Auditorium 4:03 P.M. EDT GENERAL DEMPSEY:  Okay, ladies and gentlemen, how are you this afternoon?  (Applause.)  Please hold your applause for the Muppets.  No, not really.  Hold your applause for the First Lady, who I will introduce here in a moment. I’m really excited to be here with my wife, Deanie, who is…

Roosevelt Room 4:17 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Well, it’s an honor for me to welcome these outstanding women members of Congress. And I think that over the last several weeks and months, what the American people have seen is my single-most important priority domestically is to make sure that everybody in this country has opportunity;…

Oval Office 3:30 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA:  It is a pleasure to welcome Prime Minister Yatsenyuk to the Oval Office, to the White House. I think all of us have seen the courage of the Ukrainian people in standing up on behalf of democracy and on the desire that I believe is universal for people…

WASHINGTON, DC — As part of his commitment to make 2014 a year of action using his pen and phone, President Obama today signed a proclamation to establish the first shoreline addition to the California Coastal National Monument. Using his authorities under the Antiquities Act, President Obama designated the Point Arena-Stornetta Unit, protecting approximately 1,665…

On March 18th, 2014, President Barack Obama will award 24 Army veterans the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry. These veterans will receive the Medal of Honor in recognition of their valor during major combat operations in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Each of these Soldiers’ bravery was previously recognized by…

As we reflect on the third anniversary of the terrible tragedy of the Great East Japan Earthquake, we continue to remember the profound suffering that occurred from this tragic event.  March 11 is a solemn day to remember those who lost their lives, and we again offer a message of consolation to their family and…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama nominated Leslie Joyce Abrams to serve on the United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia. “Leslie Joyce Abrams has had a distinguished legal career and I am honored to ask her to continue her public service on the federal bench,” said President Obama.  “She will…

NOMINATION SENT TO THE SENATE: Leslie Joyce Abrams, of Georgia, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Georgia, vice W. Louis Sands, retiring.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individual to a key Administration post: Andrew Jackson – Assistant Secretary for Management, Department of Education President Obama also announced his appointment of the following individuals to key Administration posts: Robert J. Glovsky – Member, President’s Advisory Council on Financial Capability…

While in Chile to attend the inauguration of President Michelle Bachelet, Vice President Biden met with leaders from across Latin America yesterday and today to discuss a range of important issues facing the Americas. Yesterday, Vice President Biden met with President Bachelet to discuss a number of bilateral issues, including Chile’s recent entry into the…