Category: May2015

  Cabinet Room 2:21 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Well, today, I have the opportunity to welcome two of the newest members of our Cabinet who haven’t had a chance to be at a Cabinet meeting before — our new Secretary of Defense Ash Carter, and our new Attorney General Loretta Lynch.  We want to give…

  The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of West Virginia and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by the severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides during the period of April 13-15, 2015. Federal funding is available to state and eligible local governments…

  The United States and Tunisia have enjoyed a strong diplomatic relationship for more than 200 years.  In 1799, the United States concluded its first agreement of friendship and trade with Tunisia, establishing the first American consulate in Tunis in 1800.  Since that time, Tunisia and the United States have continued to foster growing ties…

  WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Denise Turner Roth as Administrator of the General Services Administration. President Obama said, “As Acting Administrator and Deputy Administrator, Denise led the General Services Administration to become more efficient, innovative and effective. Denise is a capable leader whose experiences in management will…

  WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Edward L. Stanton III to serve on the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee. “I am pleased to nominate Mr. Stanton to serve on the United States District Court bench,” said President Obama. “I am confident he will serve the American people with…

  WASHINGTON, DC — Today, President Obama nominated Michael McGowan to serve as U.S. Marshal for the District of Delaware. “Michael McGowan has a long and stellar track record in public safety,” said President Obama.  “I’m honored to nominate him to serve as a United States Marshal, and I know he will show unwavering courage…

  WASHINGTON, DC — Today, President Obama nominated Eric Steven Miller to serve as U.S. Attorney for the District of Vermont. “Eric Steven Miller’s legal career has been distinguished and impressive,” said President Obama.  “I am confident that, as a U.S. Attorney, he will be relentless in his pursuit of justice and serve the people…

  NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Michael C. McGowan, of Delaware, to be United States Marshal for the District of Delaware for the term of four years, vice Joseph Anthony Papili, resigned. Eric Steven Miller, of Vermont, to be United States Attorney for the District of Vermont for the term of four years, vice Tristram…

  NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Akhil Reed Amar, of Connecticut, to be a Member of the National Council on the Humanities for a term expiring January 26, 2020, vice Jamsheed K. Choksy, term expired. Stephen C. Hedger, of New York, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense, vice Elizabeth Lee King, resigned. W. Thomas…

  Vice President Biden hosted Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi for a meeting today at the Naval Observatory. The Vice President underscored the importance the United States places on ensuring that democracy succeeds in Tunisia. Vice President Biden and President Caid Essebsi spoke in depth about the steps required to attract jobs and investment to…