WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Christopher E. O’Connor – Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Legislative Affairs, Department of Veterans Affairs President Obama also announced…
Archive: May 12, 2016
National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice met with leaders representing Veterans Service Organizations, Vietnam veterans, and Foreign Service Officers who served in Vietnam. She thanked them for their service to our nation, and expressed appreciation for the advocacy of the…
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:06 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. I do not have any announcements at the top, so we can go straight to questions for maximum efficiency today. Kevin, do you want to start?…
NATIONAL HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS WEEK, 2016 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Each May, Americans set aside a week to raise awareness of the threat posed by hurricanes —…
PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY AND POLICE WEEK, 2016 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION For generations, the brave women and men of our Nation’s law enforcement have answered…
NATIONAL DEFENSE TRANSPORTATION DAY AND NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION WEEK, 2016 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION At the core of our national character is our persistent belief in what…
WORLD TRADE WEEK, 2016 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION The United States of America cannot afford to sit on the sidelines of the global economy. With over…
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK, 2016 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Every day across our Nation, women and men sacrifice precious time with their loved ones, working long…
