Statements and Releases

President Obama Nominates John Gibbons and Robert Heun to be U.S. Marshals

Today, President Obama nominated John Gibbons and Robert Heun to be U.S. Marshals for the Districts of Massachusetts and Alaska, respectively.

Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate 11/04/09

The following nominations were sent to the Senate.

President Obama Nominates Judge Albert Diaz and Judge James Wynn to the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals

Today, President Obama nominated Judge Albert Diaz and Judge James Wynn to serve on the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Fact Sheet: The Race to the Top

Providing a high-quality education to every young American is vital to the health of our nation’s democracy and the strength of our nation’s economy. In a 21st century world, education is no longer just a pathway to opportunity and success – it is a prerequisite.

Background on the President's Trip to Madison, Wisconsin

The President and Secretary Arne Duncan will meet with approximately 40 students at James C. Wright Middle School, one of two public charter schools in Madison, Wisconsin.

Statement by President Barack Obama on Iran

Thirty years ago today, the American Embassy in Tehran was seized. The 444 days that began on November 4, 1979 deeply affected the lives of courageous Americans who were unjustly held hostage, and we owe these Americans and their families our gratitude for their extraordinary service and sacrifice.

U.S.-EU Joint Declaration and Annexes

We, the leaders of the United States and the European Union, met in Washington to renew our global partnership, and to set a course for enhanced cooperation that will address bilateral, regional and global challenges based on our shared values of freedom, democracy, respect for international law, human rights and the rule of law.

Statement by the Press Secretary on S. 1818

S. 1818 is signed into law, renaming the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy and Native American Public Policy Act of 1992.

Vice President Biden to Host Leading Scholars for a Discussion about the Challenges Facing America’s Middle Class in the 21st Century Economy

WASHINGTON – On Thursday, November 5, at 10:30 AM EDT, Chair of the White House Task Force on Middle Class Families, Vice President Joe Biden, will host a panel of leading scholars for a discussion about the unique challenges facing America’s middle class in the 21st century economy. Co-hosted by the Center for American Progress (CAP) and the Economic Policy Institute (EPI), the Vice President and the expert panel will discuss the many economic developments and trends affecting middle class families, including: changes to the overall labor market in recent decades; shifting gender roles and the need for work-life balance in today’s economy; economic inequality and mobility, and the increased gap between productivity and wages.

Readout of the President’s Meeting with the Ecumenical Patriarch

President Obama warmly welcomed the Ecumenical Patriarch to the White House this morning.

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