Statements and Releases

Nominations and Withdrawal sent to the Senate

Vice President Biden Host Conference Calls With Governors And Local Officials To Discuss Recovery Act Implementation

Earlier today, the Vice President hosted two conference calls with Governors and Mayors/County Executives from across the country to discuss Recovery Act implementation. State governments, city and county governments continue to play a crucial role in partnering with the federal government to ensure that implementation of the Recovery Act is effective, transparent and efficient.

Administration Officials Announce U.S.-Mexico Border Security Policy: A Comprehensive Response & Commitment

Today, Department of Homeland Secretary Janet Napolitano, Deputy Secretary of State Jim Steinberg and United States Deputy Attorney General David Ogden will lay out the Administration’s comprehensive response to the situation along the border with Mexico. President Obama and his Administration are focused on all aspects of the U.S. relationship with Mexico because it is vital to core U.S. national interests.

President Obama Announces Additional Treasury Department Nominations

President Barack Obama today announced his intent to nominate Neal S. Wolin to be Deputy Secretary of the Treasury and Lael Brainard to be Under Secretary of the Treasury for International Affairs. In addition, the President announced that Stuart A. Levey, the current Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, will remain in that position. The appointments announced today fill three of the four most senior Senate-confirmed Treasury Department positions beneath Secretary Geithner.