James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:11 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY: It’s a good crowd. I don’t know what to make about the weather lately, right? I swear it was spring two days ago. Q We don’t control it. MR.…
Archive: February 25, 2014
A Detroit-area based consortium of 60 companies, nonprofits, and universities and a Chicago based consortium of 73 companies, nonprofits, and universities are partnering with the federal government to launch two new manufacturing innovation hubs. The first new manufacturing innovation institute…
Michelle and I were saddened to hear of the passing of Harold Ramis, one of America’s greatest satirists, and like so many other comedic geniuses, a proud product of Chicago’s Second City. When we watched his movies – from “Animal…
First Lady Michelle Obama and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announce proposed school wellness standards and roll out of breakfast and lunch programs for schools that serve low income communities Washington, DC – Today, First Lady Michelle Obama…
President Obama called President Karzai today to discuss preparations for Afghanistan’s coming elections, Afghan-led peace and reconciliation efforts, and the Bilateral Security Agreement. The President welcomed the beginning of Afghanistan’s Presidential campaign season and affirmed the United States’ support for…
TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President…
NOTICE – – – – – – – CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO CUBA AND OF THE EMERGENCY AUTHORITY RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF THE ANCHORAGE AND MOVEMENT OF VESSELS On March 1, 1996, by Proclamation 6867,…
Boys & Girls Clubs of America and National Recreation and Park Association Commit to Creating Healthy Environments for Children Across the Country MIAMI, FL—Today, First Lady Michelle Obama joins the Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), the National Recreation…
President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the Federal Republic of Nigeria to attend Nigeria’s Centenary Celebration, February 27-28, 2014. The Honorable Thomas Shannon, Jr., Counselor of the Department of State, will lead the delegation.…
Vice President Biden met today with the President of the Swiss Confederation and Chairperson-in-Office for the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, Didier Burkhalter, to discuss regional and bilateral issues of concern. The two leaders consulted on the current…
