Reagan Building Washington, D.C. 4:10 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Am I supposed to make remarks first, or are you going to say something? MS. SCHIMMEL: I think you can do whatever you want. (Laughter.) THE PRESIDENT: You know, I…
Archive: November 5, 2015
Today, President Obama signed into law H.R. 774, the “Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act.” This bi-partisan legislation will advance U.S. efforts to prevent illegally harvested fish from entering our ports and market and achieve sustainable fisheries globally. It…
National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice met today with Israeli National Security Advisor Yossi Cohen at the White House in advance of President Obama’s meeting next week with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Ambassador Rice expressed her condolences over the…
On Thursday, November 5, 2015, the President signed into law: H.R. 313, the “Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act of 2015,” which provides leave to newly-hired Federal employees who are veterans with a service-connected disability of 30 percent or more, for…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Vik Edwin Stoll as a Judge to the United States Tax Court. “Vik has demonstrated unwavering integrity and dedication throughout his career,” said President Obama. “I am proud…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Karen Brevard Stewart – Ambassador to the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Department of State Robert Riley – Ambassador…
Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) Consistent with section 106(a)(1)(A) of the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 (Public Law 114-26, Title I; the “Trade Priorities Act”), I am pleased to notify the Congress of my intention to enter into…
NOTICE – – – – – – – NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ENTER INTO THE TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT Consistent with section 106(a)(1)(A) of the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 (Public Law 114-26, Title I; the “Trade…
Vice President Joe Biden spoke today with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko about implementation of the Minsk agreements, economic reforms, and anti-corruption initiatives. The Vice President congratulated President Poroshenko on the conduct of Ukraine’s local elections, which represent another milestone in…
Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) In accordance with sections 506A(d)(4)(C) and 506A(c) of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), I am providing 60-day advance notification of my intent to suspend the application of duty-free treatment to all AGOA-eligible goods…
