Earlier this year, President Obama traveled to South by Southwest® for a conversation on civic engagement. In Austin, he called on creative thinkers and entrepreneurs from across the country to help tackle our toughest challenges. Tomorrow, October 3, we’re celebrating…
Category: Statement and Releases
On Friday, September 30, 2016, the President signed into law: S. 1878, the “Advancing Hope Act of 2016,” which modifies the Food and Drug Administration priority review voucher program for rare pediatric diseases and extends authority for the program through…
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, straight-line winds, and flooding during the period of August…
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,…
Last year, President Obama ordered comprehensive updates to U.S. hostage recovery policy and signed an Executive Order to organize more effectively our efforts so we are best postured both to bring home U.S. nationals held abroad and support their families.…
“A woman deserves equal pay for equal work. She deserves to have a baby without sacrificing her job. A mother deserves a day off to care for a sick child or sick parent without running into hardship – and you…
On Thursday, September 29, 2016, the President signed into law: H.R. 5325, An Act making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2017, and for other purposes; H.R. 2615, the “Virgin Islands of the United States Centennial Commission Act,” which establishes the…
The Vice President spoke by phone today with His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, the Amir of Qatar, to review events in the region and related defense cooperation. The Vice President and the Amir discussed important regional developments, including…
President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the State of Israel to attend the State Funeral of Former President and Prime Minister Shimon Peres on September 30, 2016 in Tel Aviv, Israel. The Honorable Barack…
The Vice President spoke today with His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Amir of Kuwait, to review recent events in the region and related security cooperation. The Vice President commended the Amir’s humanitarian leadership and expressed appreciation for…
