By Jueseppi B.

 

 

 

 

President Obama Names Denis McDonough as Chief of Staff

 

The President announces that he has chosen the Deputy National Security Advisor to this important post, replacing Jack Lew.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

President Obama Announces Key White House Posts

 

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced the following individuals will serve in key White House posts:

 

• Denis McDonough – White House Chief of Staff

 
• Rob Nabors – Assistant to the President and Deputy White House Chief of Staff for Policy

 
• Antony Blinken – Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor

 
• Danielle Gray – Assistant to the President and Cabinet Secretary

 
• Katy Kale – Assistant to the President for Management and Administration

 
• Lisa Monaco – Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism and Deputy National Security Advisor

 
• Jennifer Palmieri – Assistant to the President and Communications Director

 
• Dan Pfeiffer – Assistant to the President and Senior Advisor

 
• Miguel Rodriguez –Assistant to the President and Director of Legislative Affairs

 
• David Simas – Assistant to the President and Deputy Senior Advisor for Communications and Strategy

 

 

President Obama said, “The challenges we face as a country, from rebuilding middle class security to strengthening our national security are complicated, and require thoughtful, comprehensive solutions.  That’s why I am proud to announce a team with the deep expertise necessary to move our country forward.  From growing the economy and shrinking our deficits, to keeping our country safe and addressing the dangers of climate change, these are people who will not rest until we get the job done. Led by Denis, this team is an extraordinary group of talented individuals with whom I will be honored to work.”

 

So much for the TeaTardedRepubliCANTS false fake claims that diversity does not exist in President Obama’s administration. If you really wish to see an all caucasian boys club, look no further than the committee chairmanships in Congress.

 

 

 

Statements and Releases

 

 

Readout of the President’s Meeting with Congressional Hispanic Caucus Leadership

 

 

 

More than 2.9 Million Records Released

 

In September 2009, the President announced that—for the first time in history—White House visitor records would be made available to the public on an ongoing basis. Today’s release includes visitor records generated during the month of October 2012. This release brings the total number of records made public by this White House to more than 2.9 million—all of which can be viewed in our Disclosures section.

 

Ed. note: For more information, check out Ethics.gov.

 

 

 

Inaugural Poet Richard Blanco Talks About His Inspiration

 

Most of America was introduced to Richard Blanco on Monday when he stepped to the podium at the U.S. Capitol to read “One Today,” the poem he had written to celebrate the second inauguration of President Barack Obama. Blanco, the gay son of Cuban exiles, is the fifth person to be chosen to write an inaugural poem, and the youngest person to be given that honor. (Previous inaugural poets include Robert Frost and Maya Angelou.) In the video below, Blanco talks about his desire to create a poem of unity and love, as he believes the occasion demanded.

 

 

The Inaugural Poet

 

 

 

Published on Jan 25, 2013

 

 

Read the full text of Richard Blanco’s Inaugural poem, One Today

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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