Senators don't expect Guantanamo detainees at Leavenworth, Kan., cease blocking nomineesSeptember 16th, 2009 Kansas senators drop protest of Obama nomineesWASHINGTON — Two senators who have been blocking confirmation of Obama administration nominees, including the man put forward for secretary of the Army, say they'll back off and let the approval process go forward. Kansas Sens.
Senators end procedural delays on Obama nominees, don't expect detainees to be moved to stateSeptember 16th, 2009 Kansas senators drop roadblock of Obama nomineesWASHINGTON — Two senators who have been blocking confirmation of Obama administration nominees, including the man put forward for secretary of the Army, say they'll back off and let the approval process go forward. Kansas Sens.
US Senate confirms Obama nominees for ambassadors to China, JapanAugust 7th, 2009 Senate confirms China, Japan ambassador nomineesWASHINGTON — The Senate on Friday confirmed Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman as ambassador to China, giving the Republican the task of nurturing a sometimes shaky relationship that President Barack Obama sees as crucial to solving many of the world's most difficult crises.
Obama praises his choice for ambassador to Japan for "superb judgment"August 6th, 2009 Obama praises nominee for ambassador to JapanWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says his nominee for ambassador to Japan will be able to communicate directly with him on U.S.-Japanese issues. Obama said Thursday he placed great thought into choosing lawyer and campaign fundraiser John Roos to oversee what Obama called a crucial diplomatic relationship.
NARAL ProChoice America endorses Sotomayor, citing testimony on privacy, abortion rightsJuly 21st, 2009 Abortion rights group endorses Sotomayor for courtWASHINGTON — The abortion rights group NARAL ProChoice America says it's endorsing Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor. NARAL says Sotomayor's (SUHN'-ya soh-toh-my-YOR') testimony during her confirmation hearings shows President Barack Obama's first high court choice is a stronger supporter of privacy rights than either Chief Justice John Roberts or Justice Samuel Alito, the previous two nominees.
Senate confirms 2 nominees for Federal Communications CommissionJune 26th, 2009 Senate confirms 2 for FCCWASHINGTON — The Senate on Thursday confirmed Julius Genachowski as head of the Federal Communications Commission and Robert McDowell for a second FCC term. McDowell is currently the only Republican on the five-seat commission, which has been operating with three commissioners.
US, Venezuela look to exchange ambassadors after diplomatic spatJune 24th, 2009 US, Venezuela look to exchange ambassadorsWASHINGTON — The United States and Venezuela are working to send ambassadors back to each other's capitals. State Department spokesman Ian Kelly told reporters Wednesday that it was unclear when the ambassadors would return or who it would be.
Rep. Frank endorses plan for new consumer-protection agency, plans committee action in JulyJune 24th, 2009 Frank endorses consumer-protection agencyWASHINGTON — House Financial Services Chairman Barney Frank said Wednesday he supports the creation of a new government agency that would protect consumers from subprime mortgages and other high-risk financial products. The agency is a central component of President Barack Obama's broader plan to usher in a new era of regulations on banks and other financial institutions after lax oversight led to the worst economic crisis in decades.
Former presidential candidate Huckabee endorses Rubio over Gov. Crist in Fla. Senate raceJune 23rd, 2009 Huckabee endorses Rubio for Fla. Senate seatTALLAHASSEE, Fla.
Senate panel votes to approve nominations of new US commanders for Afghanistan and NATOJune 10th, 2009 Panel OKs new commanders for Afghanistan and NATOWASHINGTON — A Senate panel on Tuesday approved the nominations of Army Lt. Gen. Stanley McChrystal to be the next commander of U.S.
Obama names Timothy Roemer as envoy to IndiaMay 28th, 2009 WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama has named Democratic former congressman Timothy Roemer to be his envoy in India, the White House said. Roemer served on the blue-ribbon commission investigating the Sep 11, 2001 terror attacks on the United States and on a key committee to prevent nuclear proliferation.
Senate panel approves Dr. Margaret Hamburg to head FDAMay 13th, 2009 Senate panel approves FDA nomineeWASHINGTON — A Senate panel has approved President Barack Obama's nominee to head the troubled Food and Drug Administration. The Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee approved Dr.
Hatch says Obama told him he would not nominate radical or extremist to high courtMay 5th, 2009 Hatch says Obama promised not to nominate radicalWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has told a leading Senate Republican he would not nominate a radical or extremist to the Supreme Court. Sen. Orrin Hatch said Monday that the president called him to discuss the nomination but did not provide names of anyone under consideration.
Do you know what Obama is in Japan?May 2nd, 2009 Eversince some t-shirts have surfaced in Japan reading "Obama for Obama", questions have begun to be asked as to what "Obama" means in the Japanaese language. The Japanese word Obama means "little beach." But other than that it is also the name of a city in Japan.
FEMA and immigration nominees to testify at Senate confirmation hearingsApril 22nd, 2009 Senate hears from FEMA and immigration nomineesWASHINGTON — The president's nominees to lead the nation's disaster response and immigration enforcement agencies are headed to Capitol Hill for confirmation hearings in the Senate. Federal Emergency Management Agency nominee Craig Fugate faces questions from the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee about hurricane preparedness and response.
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