Category: Nov2014

President Obama met today at the White House with Prince Mitib bin Abdallah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, the Saudi Minister of the National Guard, to discuss our shared interests in regional developments. Affirming the strong and enduring partnership between our nations, the President expressed appreciation for Saudi Arabia’s contributions to the global coalition to…

Vice President Joe Biden and His Majesty King Mohammed VI met today and reaffirmed the strategic alliance between the United States and Morocco and our enduring friendship, which dates back more than 236 years. The Vice President thanked King Mohammed VI for hosting the fifth Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Marrakech, and both agreed on the…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts Matthew Butler – Nominee for Commissioner, Election Assistance Commission Mark R. Rosekind – Nominee for Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of Transportation President Obama also announced his intent to appoint the following…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Matthew Stuart Butler, of Ohio, to be a Member of the Election Assistance Commission for a term expiring December 12, 2015, vice Rosemary E. Rodriguez, term expired. Mark R. Rosekind, of California, to be Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, vice David L. Strickland, resigned. WITHDRAWAL SENT TO…

Announces new commitments in support of his Educate to Innovate campaign Washington, D.C. – Today at a White House ceremony, President Obama will honor the newest recipients of the National Medal of Science and the National Medal of Technology and Innovation. These awards are the highest honors bestowed by the United States Government for achievements…

Vice President Joe Biden spoke today with Latvian Prime Minister Laimdota Straujuma about bilateral relations, the crisis in Ukraine, and European energy security. The Vice President congratulated Straujuma for her reappointment as Prime Minister and for yesterday’s celebration of Latvia’s Independence Day. The two leaders discussed the crisis in Ukraine, and agreed that the consequences…

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, President Obama nominated Judge Ann Donnelly, Roseann A. Ketchmark, and Travis Randall McDonough to serve on the United States District Courts. “These individuals have had distinguished legal careers and I am honored to ask them to serve as judges on the federal bench,” said President Obama.  “They will serve the American people with integrity…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Ann Donnelly, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of New York, vice Sandra L. Townes, retiring. Roseann A. Ketchmark, of Missouri, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Missouri, vice Gary A. Fenner, retiring. Travis Randall McDonough, of Tennessee,…

Vice President Joe Biden met today with Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk to discuss Ukraine’s process of government formation, its reform agenda, the situation in the east, and energy security. The Vice President congratulated the Prime Minister on initialling a coalition agreement, which will allow Ukraine to move ahead with delivering on reforms for the…

Friday, November 28, 2014 The White House * North Portico * 11:00 AM – On Friday, November 28, First Lady Michelle Obama will welcome the Official White House Christmas Tree to the White House. Mrs. Obama will be presented the Blue Room tree by the Botek family, growers of this year’s tree. This year’s White House Christmas Tree, which…