James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 5:00 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Of all the responsibilities the Constitution endows to Congress, two should be fairly simple: pass a budget, and pay America’s bills. But if the United States…
Archive: September 30, 2013
Cabinet Room 5:19 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: This is my Cabinet. And we’re going to be discussing the impacts, potentially, of a shutdown and how all of these various agencies will be managing to make sure the core essential functions…
Oval Office 12:39 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, it’s a pleasure to welcome Prime Minister Netanyahu back to the Oval Office. I think I’ve had the pleasure of hosting him more often than just about any other…
On Monday, September 30, 2013, the President signed into law: H.R. 1412, the “Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2013,” which extends certain expiring authorities affecting veterans and their families, increases the amount authorized for specific homeless veterans…
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of New Mexico and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and flooding during the period of July 23-28,…
This evening, the President placed separate calls to Senate Majority Leader Reid, Senate Minority Leader McConnell, Speaker Boehner and Democratic Leader Pelosi. The President made clear that Congress has two jobs to do: pay the bills on time and pass…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Alan Cohen – Member, Social Security Advisory Board The President also announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Lanhee J. Chen – Member, Social Security Advisory Board President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Dana J. Hyde, of Maryland, to be Chief Executive Officer, Millennium Challenge Corporation, vice Daniel W. Yohannes. Mark E. Lopes, of Arizona, to be United States Executive Director of the Inter-American Development Bank for a…
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:31 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for being here. Thank you for your patience. Of course, I wanted to make sure that you heard the President’s remarks…
