James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:46 P.M. EST MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. I do not have any announcements at the top, so we can go straight to questions. Darlene, would you like to start? Q …
Archive: March 9, 2016
This Friday, the President is traveling to Austin, Texas to visit South by Southwest—a gathering of our most creative thinkers, coders, makers, and entrepreneurs from across the country—because he recognizes the importance of technology in America’s position as the global…
Today marks the ninth year since retired FBI agent Robert Levinson disappeared during a trip to Kish Island, Iran. We continue to call upon the Islamic Republic of Iran to provide assistance in his case, as agreed to as part…
I commend Governor Peter Shumlin and the state of Vermont for taking action to provide paid sick leave for Vermont’s working families. This action means thousands of families will no longer have to choose between losing income and taking care…
Delivering on the Promise of Broadband & Access to Technology for All Americans Connectivity is a path to greater opportunity. In today’s world, broadband and fluency with technology fuel economic growth, provide access to the world’s knowledge, promote skill development,…
In case you missed it: The cast of HAMILTON recorded a special #Ham4Ham video to announce their upcoming visit to the White House. Monday, March 14th The White House – First Lady Michelle Obama will welcome the Broadway cast of HAMILTON to…
The Vice President met today with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem. The two leaders discussed a range of shared security concerns across the region, including the threat of ISIL and other terrorist organizations, the ongoing crisis in Syria,…
The Vice President met today with Israeli President Reuven Rivlin in Jerusalem. The two leaders discussed a number of the regional security challenges facing the Middle East, including in Syria, Iraq, Yemen, and Libya. The Vice President also praised the…
National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice met today with civil society leaders to discuss a wide range of human rights issues in advance of the President’s trip to Cuba. Ambassador Rice took the opportunity to deepen the important dialogue on…
On Wednesday, March 9, 2016, the President signed into law: S. 238, the “Eric Williams Correctional Officer Protection Act of 2015,” which requires the Bureau of Prisons (BOP), within the Department of Justice, to issue oleoresin capsicum spray (pepper spray)…
