Statements and Releases

Advisory: Vice President Biden to Speak at Legal Symposium Celebrating the 15th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act

Tomorrow, Wednesday April 22nd, at approximately 11 AM Vice President Biden will attend a Symposium celebrating the 15th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) at Georgetown University Law Center. The Vice President will be presented with The Legal Momentum Hero Award for initiating and championing the Violence Against Women Act.

President Obama Appoints Cindy S. Moelis as the Director for the Presidential Commission on White House Fellows

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, President Barack Obama appointed Cindy S. Moelis as the Director for the Presidential Commission on White House Fellows.

Vice President Biden Hosts Conference Calls With Governors And Local Officials To Discuss Recovery Act Implementation 4/21

Earlier today, the Vice President hosted two conference calls with Governors and Mayors/County Executives from across the country to discuss Recovery Act implementation.

President Obama Announces Intention to Nominate Maria Eitel to be Chief Executive Officer for the Corporation for National and Community Service

WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intention to nominate Maria Eitel to be Chief Executive Officer for the Corporation for National and Community Service.

Advisory: Vice President Biden to Make Recovery Act Announcement on Earth Day

Washington, DC – In observation of Earth Day, Vice President Joe Biden will make a Recovery Act announcement on WEDNESDAY at 9:30 AM EDT at the New Carrollton WMATA (Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority) Station. United States Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley will join the Vice President at this event.

Nomination Sent to The Senate

David H. Stevens, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, vice Brian D. Montgomery.

Presidential Nominations Sent To The Senate, 4-20-2009

PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE

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