Bankova Kyiv, Ukraine THE VICE PRESIDENT: Mr. President, I may have to call you once every couple weeks just to hear your voice. (Laughter.) This has been going on a long time. Good afternoon, everyone. It’s a great, pleasure to…
Archive: January 17, 2017
World Economic Forum Davos, Switzerland THE VICE PRESIDENT: Madam Ambassador, thanks for putting together a crowd for us. (Laughter.) Folks, I’m delighted to be here and happy to be back with so many distinguished people. And I mean that sincerely.…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Anita Fineday – Member, Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children Russ McDonald – Member, Alyce Spotted Bear…
WASHINGTON – Today, the President granted commutation of sentence to 209 individuals and pardons to 64 individuals: The President granted commutations of sentence to the following 209 individuals: • Pablo Abrugar Abulencia –Silver Spring, MD Offense: Conspiracy to…
TO THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES: With a view to receiving the advice and consent of the Senate to ratification, I transmit herewith the Extradition Treaty between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of…
TO THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES: With a view to receiving the advice and consent of the Senate to ratification, I transmit herewith the Extradition Treaty between the United States of America and the Republic of Serbia (the “Treaty”),…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Charles R. Breyer, of California, to be a Member of the United States Sentencing Commission for a term expiring October 31, 2021. (Reappointment) Christopher James Brummer, of the District of Columbia, to be…
This morning, the President assembled senior members of his counterterrorism and homeland security team to review ongoing security planning for the 58th Inauguration. The President commended the comprehensive preparations across the law enforcement and intelligence community and directed that all…
Executive Order — Amending the Civil Service Rules, Executive Order 13488, and Executive Order 13467
EXECUTIVE ORDER – – – – – – – AMENDING THE CIVIL SERVICE RULES, EXECUTIVE ORDER 13488, AND EXECUTIVE ORDER 13467 TO MODERNIZE THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH-WIDE GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE AND PROCESSES FOR SECURITY CLEARANCES, SUITABILITY AND FITNESS FOR EMPLOYMENT, AND CREDENTIALING,…
Executive Order — Amending the Civil Service Rules, Executive Order 13488, and Executive Order 13467
EXECUTIVE ORDER – – – – – – – AMENDING THE CIVIL SERVICE RULES, EXECUTIVE ORDER 13488, AND EXECUTIVE ORDER 13467 TO MODERNIZE THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH-WIDE GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE AND PROCESSES FOR SECURITY CLEARANCES, SUITABILITY AND FITNESS FOR EMPLOYMENT, AND CREDENTIALING,…
