Earlier today, Vice President Joe Biden called Iraqi Council of Representatives Speaker Salim al-Jabouri to discuss political and security developments in Iraq. The Vice President and Speaker agreed on the importance of rapidly forming a new government that, once in…
Archive: August 25, 2014
Earlier today, Vice President Joe Biden called Iraqi Prime Minister-designate Haider al-Abadi. The Vice President and Prime Minister-designate discussed ongoing military actions against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). The Vice President observed that Iraq’s political progress…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the President’s Commission on White House Fellowships announced the appointment of the 2014-2015 Class of White House Fellows. The Fellows come from diverse backgrounds, varied professions, and have demonstrated a strong commitment to public service and…
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:31 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. Q Congratulations. MR. EARNEST: Thank you. Appreciate that. Q Personnel announcements? Q Sleep deprived? MR. EARNEST: That’s probably true. It’s been a couple weeks since we…
