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Archive: May 15, 2013

U.S. Capitol Washington, D.C. 11:20 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Thank you, everybody.  Please have a seat.  Thank you, Chuck, for that introduction and more importantly for your leadership as National President of the Fraternal Order of Police. …

East Room 6:21 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Good afternoon, everybody.  I just finished speaking with Secretary Lew and senior officials at the Treasury Department to discuss the investigation into IRS personnel who improperly screened conservative groups applying for tax-exempt status. …

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: • Danny Russel – Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Department of State • Rick Metsger – Member, National Credit Union…

Vice President Biden met with Serbian Prime Minister Ivica Dacic this afternoon in Washington.  The Vice President reiterated the United States’ commitment to a strong and growing bilateral partnership with Serbia.  The Vice President congratulated Prime Minister Dacic on reaching…

President Obama will welcome His Excellency President Thein Sein to the White House on Monday, May 20, 2013.  Since President Obama’s historic trip to Rangoon last November, the United States has continued to advocate for continued progress on reform by…

On Friday, May 17th, at 10:00 AM MT/ 12:00 PM ET, Dr. Jill Biden will deliver the commencement address at Navajo Technical College in Crownpoint, New Mexico.  Dr. Biden will address the 33rd graduating class of Navajo Technical College (NTC),…

  James S. Brady Press Briefing Room     1:26 P.M. EDT     MR. CARNEY:  Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen.  I want to thank you for being here today.     I’ve often been asked and seen some comments…