TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: In accordance with section 506A(a)(3)(B) of the African Growth and Opportunity Act, as amended (AGOA) (19 U.S.C. 2466a(a)(3)(B)), I am providing notification of my intent to terminate the designation of the Republic of Burundi…
Archive: October 30, 2015
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Alaska and ordered federal aid to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a severe storm on August 27, 2015. Federal funding is…
WASHINGTON, DC- En su mensaje semanal, el presidente habló sobre la necesidad de una reforma significativa de la justicia penal en los Estados Unidos. Estados Unidos enfrenta un ciclo de pobreza, criminalidad, y encarcelación que atrapa a demasiados estadounidenses y…
Via Conference Call 2:21 P.M. EDT MS. ROSHOLM: Hi, I’m Joanna. I’m the First Lady’s Press Secretary, and I want to thank you all for joining this on-the-record call today to discuss the First Lady’s upcoming trip to Qatar and…
President Obama today spoke by phone with Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi to discuss the political and security situation in Iraq and underscore the United States’ enduring support for Iraq in its fight against ISIL. The President commended the recent…
I applaud the Democrats and Republicans who came together this morning to pass a responsible, long-term budget agreement that reflects our values, grows our economy and creates jobs. This agreement will strengthen the middle class by investing in education, job…
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:52 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. Happy Friday. Before we begin let me do a quick readout. The President spoke today by telephone with Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi to discuss the…
