Statements and Releases

President Obama Nominates Judge Joseph A. Greenaway, Jr. for the Third Circuit, and Judge Beverly B. Martin for United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

President Obama today nominated Judge Joseph A. Greenaway, Jr. for a seat on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and Judge Beverly B. Martin for a seat on the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Judge Greenaway currently sits on the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey and Judge Martin serves on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.

President Obama Launches National Conversation On Importance of Fatherhood and Personal Responsibility

Today, President Obama kicked off a national conversation on fatherhood and personal responsibility with events across the Washington area and activities at the White House. Well-known fathers and everyday dads from across the country joined the President to discuss what fathers are doing to strengthen themselves, their families and their communities.

Vice President Biden to Travel to Ohio Next Week

Vice President Biden will travel to Perrysburg, Ohio, next Tuesday, June 23rd, to chair the next meeting of the White House Task Force on Middle Class Families. The topic of this meeting is “Promoting American Manufacturing in the 21st Century.”

Statement by the President on the Progress of Health Care Reform Legislation in the House

Background on Fatherhood Town Hall and list of expected attendees

Michael Strautmanis, Chief of Staff of the White House Office of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs, will moderate the conversation on fatherhood.

Background on Today's Service Site Visits and Participants

The President will be led on a walking tour of the Year Up center in Arlington by Anastassia Anderson and Darius Churchman, two Year Up students.

Vice President Biden Hosts Conference Calls with Governors and Local Officials to Discuss Recovery Act Implementation, 6-19-09

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

First Lady, Cabinet Secretaries and Senior Administration Officials to Kick Off United We Serve Monday with Service Projects Across the Country

On Monday, June 22nd, First Lady Michelle Obama and a large number of Cabinet secretaries and senior administration officials will kick off the United We Serve summer service initiative by participating in service projects across the country.

What They're Saying About Judge Sotomayor, 6-19-09

Kenneth Starr said he supports Judge Sonia Sotomayor and “thinks very well of her.”

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