Category: Nov2014

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, President Obama nominated Michael Greco to serve as U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of New York. “Michael Greco has dedicated his career to protecting his fellow citizens,” said President Obama.  “He has displayed courage and persistence in the pursuit of justice, and I am honored to nominate him today to continue…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Dale A. Drozd, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of California, vice Anthony W. Ishii, retired. Michael Greco, of New York, to be United States Marshal for the Southern District of New York for the term of four years, vice Joseph R. Guccione, term…

The important breakthrough reached today between the United States and India will unlock progress toward the full and immediate implementation of the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement, which will lower the costs of trade for developed and developing countries alike. The President had extensive discussions with Prime Minister Modi on this issue and appreciates his personal…

The United States strongly supports the people of Burma as they continue their democratic transition and lay the foundation for a future of economic prosperity that strengthens civil society, empowers youth, and develops opportunities for all. There is no better way for the United States to demonstrate our commitment to the people of Burma than…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts Jeffery M. Baran – Member, Nuclear Regulatory Commission Elissa Slotkin – Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs, Department of Defense President Obama said, “I am honored that these talented individuals have decided to serve…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Jeffery Martin Baran, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30,2018, vice Allison M. Macfarlane, resigning. Loretta E. Lynch, of New York, to be Attorney General, vice Eric H. Holder, Jr. John E. Mendez, of California, to be…

November 14, 2014 The Republic of the Union of Myanmar, the United States of America, Japan, Denmark and the International Labour Organization (ILO) today are jointly launching a new Initiative to Promote Fundamental Labor Rights and Practices in Myanmar.  The Initiative is designed to: 1) improve Myanmar’s system of labor administration through a multi-year labor…

WASHINGTON, DC— On Wednesday, November 19, President Obama will host “ConnectED to the Future,” a convening with superintendents, and other educators from across the country, who will lead their schools and districts in the transition to digital learning. The event builds on the momentum of the ConnectED Initiative, a plan the President announced in 2013,…

The statement below was released tonight by Australia in its capacity as host of the G20. We are deeply concerned about the Ebola outbreak in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone and saddened by the suffering and loss of life it is inflicting. We are mindful of the serious humanitarian, social and economic impacts on those…

Vice President Biden delivered remarks today at the Inter-American Development Bank Conference, “Investing in Central America: Unlocking Opportunities for Development.”  The Vice President emphasized the Obama Administration’s ongoing commitment to working with Central American countries to help create the economic, social, governance and citizen security conditions to address factors contributing to increases in migration.  The…