Vice President Biden called Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych to express U.S. support for on-going negotiations between the government and the opposition to end the current standoff and bring about a peaceful, political solution to the crisis. He underscored that…
Archive: January 27, 2014
Each year on this day the world comes together to commemorate a barbaric crime unique in human history. We recall six million Jews and millions of other innocent victims who were murdered in Nazi death camps. We mourn lives cut…
President Obama called President Abdo Rabu Mansour Hadi of Yemen today to congratulate him on the successful conclusion of Yemen’s National Dialogue, a major milestone in Yemen’s political transition. The two leaders agreed on the need for Yemen to complete…
WASHINGTON, DC – The following individuals will be seated in the box with the First Lady, Dr. Biden and Valerie Jarrett, Senior Advisor to the President, at the State of the Union Address. More guests will be announced in the…
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:43 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY: Welcome to the White House on the day before the State of the Union address. I have no announcements to make, so I’ll go straight to your questions. Associated…
MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY SUBJECT: Retirement Savings Security All Americans deserve the ability to save for retirement. Since taking office, my Administration has committed to strengthening retirement security for all Americans, including by helping workers find ways…
