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Archive: May 6, 2015

WASHINGTON, DC – On Monday, May 11th, the White House will bring together emerging entrepreneurs from across the United States and around the world to highlight the importance of investing in women and young entrepreneurs to create innovative solutions to…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Karen DeSalvo  – Assistant Secretary for Health, Department of Health and Human Services Jennifer Zimdahl Galt – Ambassador to Mongolia, Department…

This morning, Vice President Joe Biden hosted Iraqi Kurdistan Regional President Masoud Barzani at the Naval Observatory for breakfast. The Vice President underscored the United States’ strong commitment to working with the global coalition and the Iraqi people to degrade…

Michelle and I were saddened to learn of the passing of Former Congressman and Speaker of the House Jim Wright.  Jim represented the people of his beloved Texas for over three decades.  He was a committed public leader and a…

Vice President Joe Biden spoke today with Republic of Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades about the conflict settlement process, bilateral relations, and the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The Vice President underscored the importance of seizing the opportunity to work with newly-elected Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa…

NOTICE – – – – – – – CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO ACTIONS OF THE GOVERNMENT OF SYRIA On May 11, 2004, pursuant to his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. 17011706,…

Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1622(d), provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency, unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes…

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:23 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST:  Good afternoon, everybody.  A bit of a late-arriving crowd for the front row.  Q    (Inaudible.) MR. EARNEST:  There you go — which I know you encourage.  Q    Absolutely. MR.…

MILITARY SPOUSE APPRECIATION DAY, 2015 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION The strength of our Nation’s military comes not just from the brave women and men who defend…

MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE SUBJECT:      Delegation of Authority Pursuant to Section 302(b) of the Sean and David Goldman International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act of 2014 By the authority vested in me as President by the…