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Archive: June 12, 2014

2014 AMENDMENTS TO THE MANUAL FOR COURTS-MARTIAL, UNITED STATES By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including chapter 47 of title 10, United States Code (Uniform Code…

FATHER’S DAY, 2014 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Fatherhood is among the most difficult and rewarding jobs a man can have. It demands constant attention, frequent sacrifice,…

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:35 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY:  All right, I know this is confusing.  I am not an Oakland A’s fan, but I am wearing this because last night the 12-U Bethesda-Chevy Chase Select baseball team…

TEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT TO THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE June 12, 2014 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) I am providing this supplemental consolidated report, prepared…

The U.S.-Australia alliance is based on a long tradition of cooperation at all levels of government, business, and society.  Building on that tradition, President Obama welcomed Prime Minister Abbott to the White House today and committed to expand and deepen…

President Barack Obama today announced an updated designation of the Presidential Delegation to the Federative Republic of Brazil to attend the Opening of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Sao Paulo on June 12, 2014. The Honorable Daniel H. Pfeiffer,…

WASHINGTON – On June 19, 2014, President Barack Obama will award Corporal William “Kyle” Carpenter, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry. Corporal Carpenter will receive the Medal of Honor for his courageous actions while serving…

Vice President Biden spoke this morning with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki.  The Vice President expressed the United States’ solidarity with Iraq in its fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).  The Prime Minister discussed Iraq’s…

The following is a report from the President’s periodic physical examination performed during the month of May 2014, as the President’s schedule allowed. The physical examination was performed and supervised by Ronny L. Jackson, MD, FAAEM, Physician to the President…

Michelle and I were saddened to hear of the passing of actress, author, and activist Ruby Dee.  In roles from Ruth Younger in A Raisin in the Sun to Mama Lucas in American Gangster, Ruby captivated and challenged us –…