MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE SUBJECT: Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of…
Archive: September 9, 2014
PATRIOT DAY AND NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE AND REMEMBRANCE, 2014 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION America will never forget the September tragedy that shook…
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:15 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. It’s nice to see you on this cheery Tuesday afternoon. We all settled? All right, Nedra, would you like to get us started, please? Q Yes. …
Convening U.S. and Global Infrastructure Leaders to Catalyze Growth in the U.S. Infrastructure Market Investing in 21st century American infrastructure is an important part of the President’s plan to build on the progress our economy is making by creating jobs…
The President will deliver an address to the nation from the State Floor of the White House Wednesday night at 9:00 PM EDT to discuss with the American people the threat posed by ISIL and to lay out the United…
“The original law had three simple goals: make streets safer for women; make homes safer for women; and protect women’s civil rights.” – Senator Biden, 1990 “In its totality, the Violence Against Women Act was the first federal law that…
The President, Vice President and Congressional Leaders had a productive discussion and the Leaders expressed their support for efforts to degrade and ultimately destroy ISIL. The President told the Leaders that he has the authority he needs to take action against…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Michele Thoren Bond – Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs, Department of State Michael Young – Member, Federal Mine Safety and Health…
Earlier today the President met with key national security principals on our preparedness and security posture as we approach the thirteenth anniversary of September 11th. Over the past several months, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Lisa…
