President Obama Grants Pardons and Commutation WASHINGTON, DC – Today President Barack Obama granted pardons to five individuals and commutation of sentence to one individual: PARDONS: · Lesley Claywood Berry Jr. - Loretto, Ky. Offense: Conspiracy to manufacture,…
Daily Archives: November 28, 2011
President Barack Obama Signs Into Law H.R. 2447, H.R. 398
On Wednesday, November 23, 2011, the President signed into law: H.R. 398, which suspends, when either spouse is on active duty abroad in the U.S. Armed Forces, the required periods of time to file a petition (and appear for…
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Statement by the Press Secretary on Recent Developments in Egypt
Statement by the Press Secretary on Recent Developments in Egypt Since the start of the Arab Spring, the United States has spoken out for a set of core principles that have guided our response to events, including opposition to…
First Lady Michelle Obama to Invite Military Families to View White House Holiday Decorations
First Lady to Invite Military Families to View White House Holiday Decorations Wednesday, November 30 * White House – Mrs. Obama will welcome military families, including Gold Star and Blue Star parents, spouses and children, to the White House for…
Statement by the Press Secretary on President Obama Commemorating World AIDS Day
Statement by the Press Secretary on President Obama Commemorating World AIDS Day On Thursday, December 1, World AIDS Day, President Obama will speak at an event hosted by the ONE Campaign and (RED), joining former President George W. Bush…
FACT SHEET: High-Level Working Group on Jobs and Growth
FACT SHEET: High-Level Working Group on Jobs and Growth The Leaders of the United States and the European Union (EU) recognize that transatlantic trade and investment constitutes the largest economic relationship in the world, creating jobs, increasing economic growth, and driving…
White House Releases Joint Statement From the United States and the European Union
Joint Statement: US-EU Summit 1. We, the leaders of the United States and the European Union, met today at the White House to affirm our close partnership. Drawing upon our shared values and experience, and recognizing our deep interdependence,…
Statement by President Obama on Congressman Barney Frank’s Retirement
Statement by President Obama on Congressman Barney Frank’s Retirement This country has never had a Congressman like Barney Frank, and the House of Representatives will not be the same without him. For over 30 years, Barney has been a…
President Barack Obama Signs Memorandum to Modernize Management of Government Records
We Can’t Wait: President Signs Memorandum to Modernize Management of Government Records Today, President Obama took the most significant steps since the Truman Administration to improve the management of federal records. Today’s Presidential Memorandum directs agencies to move into…
Obama Administration Officials to Announce Progress Cracking Down on Counterfeit Goods; Launch of Public Awareness Campaign on How Counterfeiting Causes Job Loss, Crime, Health Risks
Obama Administration Officials to Announce Progress Cracking Down on Counterfeit Goods Launch of Public Awareness Campaign on How Counterfeiting Causes Job Loss, Crime, Health Risks WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, November 29th, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder will hold an…
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