WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: L. Wayne Brasure – Director for Domestic Nuclear Detection, Department of Homeland Security Peter Van Dyck Emerson – Member, President’s Commission…
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Secretary of State John Kerry and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy will travel to Kigali, Rwanda, to promote U.S. climate and environmental goals at the upcoming Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol. As head of the U.S.…
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Hawaii and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides during the period of September…
The President today declared an emergency exists in the State of Georgia and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Matthew beginning on October 4, 2016, and continuing. The…
Since the beginning of his Administration, President Obama has deepened the commitment of the United States Government to draw upon the talents and skills of all parts of our society. Diversity has always been one of the Nation’s greatest strengths,…
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 continued cooperation with Prime Minister Abadi and the Iraqi government to defeat ISIL and ensure…
Washington, DC — First Lady Michelle Obama dedicated the White House Kitchen Garden, unveiling numerous updates and announcing how the garden will be preserved into the future. Making the garden even more accessible to kids and world leaders alike, the…
National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice met today with the First Vice President of South Sudan Taban Deng. Ambassador Rice affirmed the Administration’s strong commitment to the people of South Sudan and expressed grave concern about the humanitarian conditions and…
Wednesday, October 5th The White House * 4:00 PM ET – First Lady Michelle Obama will deliver remarks on the impact and progress that has been achieved, as well as the work still to be done, through lasting policies, programs,…
“Strong rural communities are key to a stronger America” – President Barack Obama Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 5, the White House will host the White House Rural Forum, convening rural policy, business, and nonprofit leaders to Penn State University in State…
