Boston Mayor Thomas Menino announced he would not seek re-election for a sixth term. Below is President Obama’s statement: “Boston is the vibrant, welcoming, and world-class city it is today because of Tom Menino. For more than two decades, Mayor Menino has served the city and every one of its […]
President Obama’s remarks at the Israeli Presidential Medal of Distinction acceptance ceremony in Israel, courtesy of the White House: “Shalom. It is an honor to be here with you in Jerusalem, and I am so grateful for the welcome that I have received from the people of Israel. I bring […]
President Obama announced that Assistant Attorney General Thomas Perez, of the Civil Rights division, is his choice to be the next Secretary of Labor. Perez would replace the now former Secretary Linda Holis, who abruptly resigned on January 9. The potential new Secretary of Labor does have an interesting personal […]
From the White House Press Secretary Jay Carney: “The President congratulates the Israeli people, Prime Minister Netanyahu, and the new members of the Prime Minister’s governing coalition on the successful formation of Israel’s new government. President Obama looks forward to working closely with the Prime Minister and the new government […]
In spite of Sen. Rand Paul’s bipartisan thirteen hour filibuster, the Senate voted to confirm John Brennan as the nation’s new CIA director.
