South Court 11:34 A.M EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Everybody, please have a seat. To begin with, let me thank Lisa for the wonderful introduction. And her wonderful family is here. And I just want you to know that…
Archive: June 22, 2016
Cusco, Peru Hola! Buenos dias! Thank you, Diana and Alioska for that kind introduction. I was so glad you were able to join me and Ambassador Nichols—who’s here with me today and is doing such a terrific job here in…
While we are still awaiting more details on the legislation, it is clear that once again, Republicans have put political games ahead of the health and safety of the American people, particularly pregnant women and their babies. This plan from…
Wednesday, June 22—Saturday, June 25, 2016 Dr. Jill Biden has arrived in Buenos Aires, Argentina as part of her four-country visit to Central and South America to engage government and civil society partners on issues related to economic empowerment and…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Thomas Kotarac – Member and Chairman, Railroad Retirement Board Valerie Martinez – Member, National Council on the Arts President Obama also…
On Friday, President Obama will speak at the 7th annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES), bringing together over 700 entrepreneurs from every corner of the globe—and from all across America. Entrepreneurship is a fundamental American value, and it is also a…
Today, President Obama called Pittsburgh Penguins Head Coach Mike Sullivan to congratulate him and the Penguins on their Stanley Cup victory. The President commended the team’s talented players and applauded their teamwork and dedication throughout the season. The President invited…
On Wednesday, June 22, 2016, the President signed into law: H.R. 2576, the “Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act,” which modernizes the Toxic Substances Control Act.
Vice President Biden met with President of Ireland Michael Higgins this morning. The leaders agreed on the paramount importance of continuing to advance the rights of women and ending violence against women in Ireland, the United States, and internationally. The…
On Wednesday, June 22, 2016, the President signed into law: H.R. 812, the “Indian Trust Asset Reform Act,” which makes revisions to the management by the Department of the Interior of Indian trust assets; H.R. 1762, which designates the Department…
