The Vice President spoke today by phone with President of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades and Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci. The Vice President commended the leaders on the agreement they reached to resume talks in Geneva on January 9 and praised…
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The Vice President spoke today by phone with President of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades and Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci. The Vice President commended the leaders on the agreement they reached to resume talks in Geneva on January 9 and praised…
Inspectors General work on behalf of the American people to ensure that our government is open and accountable – and the President is grateful for their service. That’s why he’s pleased to sign the Inspectors General Empowerment Act of 2016,…
As he marks his 80th birthday tomorrow, I join the American people in extending our best wishes to His Holiness Pope Francis. In both word and deed, Pope Francis has inspired people around the world with his message of compassion,…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the White House Council on Women and Girls released a report and will host a forum on the Administration’s work to advance equity for women and girls of color and highlight the innovative solutions and exciting…
On Friday, December 16, 2016, the President signed into law: H.R. 710, the “Essential Transportation Worker Identification Credential Assessment Act,” which requires the Department of Homeland Security to commission a comprehensive assessment and create a corrective action plan to address…
Today I am signing the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act into law. It authorizes vital water projects across the country to restore watersheds, improve waterways and flood control, and improve drinking water infrastructure. The law also authorizes…
Violence against women is straight and simply a crime. We must hold abusers accountable and provide services and closure to survivors. That’s why I’m so pleased that the Justice for All Reauthorization Act – signed today – will provide $56…
On Wednesday, December 14, 2016, the President signed into law: H.R. 3471, the “Veterans Mobility Safety Act of 2016,” which makes certain changes to the Department of Veterans Affairs’ automobiles and adaptive equipment program, and amends requirements for the appointment…
This Administration has made clear that an extension of the Iran Sanctions Act, while unnecessary, is entirely consistent with our commitments in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Consistent with this longstanding position, the extension of the Iran Sanctions…
