Category: Feb2015

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Eileen Maura Decker and John W. Huber to serve as U.S. Attorneys. “Through their dedication and accomplishments in public service, these fine attorneys have distinguished themselves as some of the best and brightest their profession has to offer,” President Obama said.  “I am honored to nominate them as…

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, President Obama nominated Waverly D. Crenshaw Jr. and Lawrence Joseph Vilardo to serve on the United States District Courts. “I am honored to put forward these highly qualified candidates for the federal bench,” President Obama said.  “They will be distinguished public servants and valuable additions to the United States District Court.”…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr., of Tennessee, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Tennessee, vice William Joseph Haynes, Jr., retired. Eileen Maura Decker, of California,  to be United States Attorney for the Central District of California for the term of four years, vice Andre Birotte, Jr.,…

The President this afternoon met with American Muslim leaders to discuss a range of domestic and foreign policy issues.  The President thanked the participants for their work in a variety of fields and for coming together to offer views on issues of importance to their communities, noting that his regular interactions with different faith communities…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Cassandra Q. Butts, of the District of Columbia, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. Maria Cancian, of Wisconsin, to be Assistant Secretary for Family Support, Department of Health and Human Services, vice Carmen R. Nazario. Stafford Fitzgerald Haney,…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Tony Scott – Federal Chief Information Officer and Administrator of the Office of Electronic Government, Office of Management and Budget Ajay Banga – Member, Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations Frankie M. Freeman – Member,…

Today, President Obama called New England Patriots’ Head Coach Bill Belichick to congratulate him and the Patriots for winning their 4th Super Bowl championship. The President noted how many of the players stepped up and made contributions towards an exciting finish, including Tom Brady and Malcolm Butler. The President said he looks forward to the…

Today marks the twelfth annual International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C).  On this occasion, we stand in solidarity with the more than 125 million women and girls alive today who have undergone FGM/C, and we renew the call to end this harmful practice. As the President stated this past summer, FGM/C…

Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) Consistent with section 108 of the National Security Act of 1947, as amended (50 U.S.C. 3043), I transmit herewith the National Security Strategy of the United States. Sincerely, BARACK OBAMA

Michelle and I were saddened to learn of the passing of Representative Alan Nunnelee.  Alan represented the people of his beloved Mississippi for two decades, first as a state senator and then in Congress.  A proud son of Tupelo, Alan never wavered in his determination to serve the men and women who placed their trust…