EXECUTIVE ORDER – – – – – – – BLOCKING PROPERTY AND SUSPENDING ENTRY INTO THE UNITED STATES OF PERSONS CONTRIBUTING TO THE SITUATION IN LIBYA By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws…
Archive: April 19, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Geeta Pasi – Ambassador to the Republic of Chad, Department of State David Brewer – Member, Board of Directors…
On Tuesday, April 19, 2016, the President signed into law: S. 192, the “Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2016,” which reauthorizes and modifies grant programs for services to the elderly under the Older Americans Act of 1965; S. 483,…
The President called President of Ecuador Rafael Correa today to convey the condolences of the American people for the loss of life caused by the earthquake on April 16. The leaders discussed the assistance provided by the United States Government…
The United States strongly condemns the cowardly attack on Afghan forces and civilians in Kabul this morning that killed dozens and wounded hundreds. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, and their loved ones. At the outset…
Deputy National Security Advisor Benjamin J. Rhodes met on April 18 at the White House with human rights advocates and experts to discuss the situation in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. He was joined by senior Department of State…
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:08 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. Nice to see you all. I do not have any statements at the top, so we can go straight to your questions. Josh, would you…
