Category: Jul2015

NOMINATION SENT TO THE SENATE: Kathryn M. Dominguez, of Michigan, to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for the unexpired term of fourteen years from February 1, 2004, vice Jeremy C. Stein, resigned.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Judge Leonard Terry Strand to serve on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa. “I am pleased to nominate Judge Leonard Terry Strand to serve on the United States District Court bench,” said President Obama. “I am confident he will serve the American people…

David Lawrence Convention Center Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 11:30 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Thank you so much. Thank you.  Please, please, have a seat.  Hello, VFW!  (Applause.) Thank you, Commander Stroud.  John, as you complete your tenure, we want to thank you for your service to the Air Force, to the VFW, and to…

Every day the Obama Administration works to ensure the full implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In celebration of the 25th anniversary of its passage, the Administration is excited to announce a series of new actions aimed at improving the lives of and expanding opportunities for people with disabilities. These announcements include: Employment…

The United States welcomes today’s historic opening of the Embassy of the United States of America in Havana, Cuba, and the opening of the Cuban Embassy in Washington, D.C. Today’s openings are the result of respectful dialogue between the United States and the Republic of Cuba following the December 17 announcements by President Obama and…

Vice President Biden hosted President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria today for a meeting at the Naval Observatory. The Vice President underscored the importance the United States places on its relationship with Nigeria. Vice President Biden and President Buhari spoke about the challenges and opportunities facing the Nigerian people, and the ways in which the United…

The United States strongly condemns today’s heinous terrorist attack in Suruç, Turkey.  We extend our condolences to the families of the victims, many of whom had come to Suruç to assist reconstruction efforts in Kobani.  We also express our solidarity with the Turkish government and people and reaffirm our undeterred resolve to work with Turkey…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Dr. Kathryn M. Dominguez to serve on the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System:          Kathryn M. Dominguez – Governor, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System President Obama said, “Dr. Dominguez has the proven experience, judgment, and deep knowledge of…

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Kansas and ordered federal aid to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding during the period of May 4 to June 21, 2015. Federal funding also is available to state, tribal,…

On Monday, July 20, 2015, the President signed into law: H.R. 91, the “Veterans Identification Card Act 2015,” which requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to issue general purpose identification cards to all veterans without regard to the veterans’ eligibility for Government benefits; H.R. 728, which designates the facility of the United States Postal Service…