Category: Jan2015

The White House today announced that Debra “Deb” Eschmeyer will be joining the staff as the Executive Director of Let’s Move! and Senior Policy Advisor for Nutrition Policy.  The role was previously held by Sam Kass, who departed in December to live full time in New York City. “For more than a decade, Deb has…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Patricia Cahill – Member, Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting Walter Hood – Member, National Council on the Arts Diane Rodriguez – Member, National Council on the Arts Kristen Kulinowski – Member, Chemical…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Patricia D. Cahill, of Missouri, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting for a term expiring January 31, 2020.  (Reappointment) Walter Hood, of California, to be a Member of the National Council on the Arts for a term expiring September 3, 2020,…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Walter A. Barrows, of Ohio, to be a Member of the Railroad Retirement Board for a term expiring August 28, 2019.  (Reappointment) Allison Beck, of the District of Columbia, to be Federal Mediation and Conciliation Director, vice George H. Cohen, resigned. Michele Thoren Bond, of the District of Columbia, a…

Barbara Boxer is more than a Senator – she’s an institution.  She’s served the people of California for more than three decades with distinction, fighting for the issues that are close to their homes and hearts.  Thanks to Barbara, more Americans breathe clean air and drink clean water.  More women have access to healthcare.  More…

Barbara Boxer has been my soul mate in the Senate for a long time. She and Stew have been close friends of Jill and mine for many years. I have to be honest and say I’m very sorry she is leaving. The Senate is losing a passionate voice, and a great leader in the environmental…

The President and First Lady extend their congratulations to the City of Boston on its nomination by the United States Olympic Committee to host the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The city has taught all of us what it means to be Boston Strong. The President and First Lady couldn’t be prouder of this accomplishment…

Nearly a century ago, a movement that made high school widely available helped lead to rapid growth in the education and skills training of Americans, driving decades of economic growth and prosperity. America thrived in the 20th century in large part because we had the most educated workforce in the world.  But other nations have…

A Knoxville-area based consortium of 122 companies, nonprofits, universities and research laboratories is partnering with the Department of Energy to create a more than $250 million manufacturing innovation institute focused on U.S. leadership in next-generation composite materials. Today, the President is announcing the latest in a series of partnerships aimed at boosting advanced manufacturing, fostering…

On behalf of the American people, I congratulate the people of Sri Lanka on the successful and peaceful conclusion of Sri Lanka’s presidential election and incoming President Maithripala Sirisena on his victory.  I also commend the outgoing administration of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa for facilitating a swift and orderly transition of power.  Beyond the significance…