Marriott Marquis Hotel Washington, D.C. 4:12 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Are you guys fired up? (Applause.) You have to be. You really do have to be. But let me just thank you so much. It is really a pleasure to…
Archive: September 18, 2014
Oval Office 3:21 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, it is a great pleasure to welcome President Poroshenko to the Oval Office. He and I have been working together a lot over the last several months. And as I told him…
Blue Room 10:55 A.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Good morning, you guys. Please, rest. (Laughter.) Welcome to the White House. Yes! Let’s stand back, take it in. (Laughter.) This is for you. Look around, we’re in the Blue Room. It’s good. …
THE PRESIDENT: Good evening. Today, the United States continues to build a broad international coalition to degrade and ultimately destroy the terrorist group known as ISIL. As part of the air campaign, France will join in strikes against ISIL targets…
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, President Obama nominated Judge Joan Marie Azrack, Judge Alfred H. Bennett, Judge Loretta Copeland Biggs, Elizabeth K. Dillon, Judge George C. Hanks, Jr., Judge Jose Rolando Olvera, Jr., and Justice Jill N. Parrish to serve on…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Allison Beck, of the District of Columbia, to be Federal Mediation and Conciliation Director, vice George H. Cohen, resigned. Francine Berman, of New York, to be a Member of the National Council on the Humanities…
MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE SUBJECT: Presidential Determination with Respect to Foreign Governments’ Efforts Regarding Trafficking in Persons Consistent with section 110 of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (Division A of Public Law 106-386) (the “Act”),…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Victoria Hughes – Member, Board of Directors of the Corporation for National and Community Service President Obama announced his intent…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Allison Beck – Federal Mediation and Conciliation Director, Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Brian James Egan – Legal Adviser, Department of…
Today, President Obama signed an Executive Order directing key Federal departments and agencies to take action to combat the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The Administration also released its National Strategy on Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria. In addition, the President’s Council of…
