In Tampa, Florida today President Obama will underscore the interconnectedness of the U.S. economic and commercial relationship with Latin America.  Tampa has a long history of trade with Latin America: over 40 percent of total exports from the Port of…

President Obama has noted that “small businesses are the backbone of our economy and the cornerstones of our Nation’s promise.”  The same is true throughout the Western Hemisphere, where the small business sector plays a critical role in job creation…

WASHINGTON, DC — On Thursday, April 19, President Obama will welcome the BCS National Champion University of Alabama Crimson Tide to the White House to honor their 14th championship and their exceptional 2011-2012 season.  The President will also continue his…

Today, OIRA Administrator Cass Sunstein and Deputy Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate policy Heather Zichal convened a White House meeting with key stakeholders, including representatives from the American Chemistry Council, the American Gas Association, the American Natural…

American Chemistry Council WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 13, 2012) – The American Chemistry Council (ACC) issued the following statement in response to the Obama Administration’s release of an executive order calling for coordination in federal agency efforts related to unconventional natural…

The United States strongly condemns the actions taken by certain elements of Guinea Bissau’s military to seize power from the country’s civilian leadership, and we call for the immediate restoration of the legitimate government. We remain deeply concerned about the…