TEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT TO THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE August 31, 2016 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) I am transmitting an alternative plan for pay increases for…
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TEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT TO THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE August 31, 2016 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) I am transmitting an alternative plan for monthly basic pay…
Lake Tahoe, Nevada 2:26 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Tahoe! This is really nice. I will be coming here more often. (Applause.) My transportation won’t be as nice — (laughter) — but I’ll be able to spend a little more…
Today, I am pleased to announce that the United States is committing up to $4.3 billion through 2019 to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, subject to Congressional appropriations. We are committing to match one dollar for…
The Vice President spoke today with the President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region, Masoud Barzani. The Vice President thanked President Barzani for his leadership and Kurdish commitment in the fight against ISIL. The Vice President conveyed continued U.S. support for…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced the appointment of seven individuals to the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico. The Board was established by the bipartisan Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA), signed…
National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice met yesterday at the White House with Chinese human rights advocates to discuss issues related to human rights, including religious freedom, in China. The discussion focused on concerns regarding the deterioration of conditions inside…
Today, President Obama will speak at the 20th Anniversary of the Annual Lake Tahoe Summit about the importance of partnerships and innovation in tackling our shared climate and conservation challenges. The visit builds on other recent announcements, including the 100th…
Aboard Air Force One En Route Lake Tahoe, Nevada 11:28 A.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good morning, everybody. Welcome aboard Air Force One. Obviously, you all are on board anticipating the President’s extensive travels through Asia. Before we leave the United…
NATIONAL CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH, 2016 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION More than 10,000 children are diagnosed with cancer each year. Although rare, pediatric cancer is the…
