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Archive: October 21, 2015

Charleston, West Virginia 2:45 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you, everybody.  Everybody, please have a seat.  Have a seat.  Thank you so much.  Well, hello, West Virginia!  (Applause.) Go, Mountaineers!  (Applause.)  It is great to be back in what is…

University of Akron Akron, Ohio 3:11 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA:  Wow!  Hey, you guys!  (Applause.)  How you guys feeling?  How does this feel?  (Applause.)  Wait, wait, wait — what was that?  (Applause.)  Are you feeling good?  (Applause.)  Are you feeling…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Linda I. Etim, of Wisconsin, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the African Development Foundation for a term expiring September 22, 2021, vice Mimi E. Alemayehou, term expired. Lisa M. Fairfax,…

Rose Garden 12:18 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Good morning, folks.  Please, please, sit down.   Mr. President, thank you for lending me the Rose Garden for a minute.   THE PRESIDENT:  It’s a pretty nice place.  (Laughter.)   THE…

The President spoke by phone today with Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada to express his deep appreciation for his commitment to the United States-Canada relationship during his time as Prime Minister.  The two leaders noted the progress on trade…

“Twenty-first century businesses will rely on American science and technology, research and development…I want Americans to win the race for the kinds of discoveries that unleash new jobs.” President Obama, 2015 State of the Union Address Today, the Administration is…

NOTICE   – – – – – – – CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY  WITH RESPECT TO THE SITUATION IN OR IN RELATION  TO THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO   On October 27, 2006, by Executive Order 13413, the…

TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: 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…

The President yesterday declared a major disaster exists in the State of Washington and ordered federal aid to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by wildfires and mudslides during the period of August 9 to…

Prescription drug abuse and heroin use have taken a heartbreaking toll on too many Americans and their families, while straining law enforcement and treatment programs. Today, the President will travel to West Virginia to hear directly from individuals and families…