In an op-ed published in Military Times, President Obama reflects on the 70th Anniversary of the GI Bill, and how the investments we make in veterans help produce the leaders America needs. The following op-ed by President Obama appeared in…
Archive: June 20, 2014
Today the White House released the United States Counter Piracy and Maritime Security Action Plan. The United States has long been a leader in maritime security, including in countering the threat of piracy. Since 2009, the United States has organized…
President Obama and Prime Minister Key today reaffirmed the longstanding friendship and common values shared by the United States and New Zealand and joint efforts to advance our sustained collaboration on multiple fronts. In that spirit, the United States applauds…
Vice President Joe Biden spoke by phone with Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández on his way to Guatemala to discuss a regional strategy to address the influx of unaccompanied children coming from Central America to the U.S.-Mexico border. The Vice…
The Administration remains greatly concerned by the rise in unaccompanied children from Central America who are crossing into the United States. These children are some of the most vulnerable, and many become victims of violent crime or sexual abuse along…
Today I join people around the world in commemorating World Refugee Day. It is an opportunity to honor the resilience of those who flee violence and persecution and the dedication of those who help them. The forces that shatter communities…
Pollinators contribute substantially to the economy of the United States and are vital to keeping fruits, nuts, and vegetables in our diets. Over the past few decades, there has been a significant loss of pollinators—including honey bees, native bees, birds,…
Via Telephone June 19, 2014, 2:27 P.M. EDT MS. HAYDEN: Hi, everyone. Thanks very much for joining us. I appreciate your patience. I know the schedule has changed a little bit today. We have three senior administration officials to talk…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Carolyn Watts Colvin as Commissioner of Social Security. President Obama said, “I am grateful for Carolyn’s past service in various roles at the Social Security Administration, and I…
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:17 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. It’s nice to see all your smiling faces this afternoon. It must be because it’s Friday there are so many smiles. Well, today is my final…
