The President yesterday declared a major disaster exists in the State of Iowa and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and flooding during the period of September 21 to…
Category: Statement and Releases
National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice and Secretary of State John F. Kerry met today with State Councilor Yang Jiechi of China in New York City. They reviewed progress in bringing about a more durable, stable, and productive bilateral relationship.…
Today, the Council on Climate Preparedness and Resilience released its “Resilience Opportunities” report, describing key Administration accomplishments and highlighting opportunities for Federal agencies and stakeholders to work together on a shared climate resilience agenda. The Obama Administration and communities across…
The United States congratulates the people of Georgia for the successful completion of yesterday’s parliamentary elections, which affirm Georgia as a leader of democratic reform in the region. We note that the OSCE election observation mission assessed both the October 8 elections and the…
This Halloween, the President and First Lady will welcome local schoolchildren and children of military families to trick-or-treat at the South Portico of the White House, which will be decorated for the occasion. More than 4,000 people are expected to…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Toni L. Griffin – Member, Commission of Fine Arts Alex Krieger — Member, Commission of Fine Arts Jacqueline K. Barton –…
“Wages need to rise more quickly. We need jobs to offer the kind of pay and benefits that let people raise a family. And in order to do that, workers need a voice. They need the voice and the leverage…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individual to a key Administration post: Robert L. Morgan – Member, Utah Reclamation Mitigation and Conservation Commission President Obama announced his intent to appoint the following…
For too long, Americans paid for health insurance that did not recognize that treatment for mental health and substance use disorders is as essential as other medical treatment. Untreated mental health and substance use disorders can be debilitating and life-threatening. …
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the President granted commutation of sentence to the following 98 individuals: David Alan Aldridge – Odessa, TX Offense: Conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of actual methamphetamine and possession of pseudoephedrine with intent to manufacture…
