Science Ministers from 25 governments and the European Union gathered at the White House to discuss Arctic research priorities and sign a Joint Statement on increased international collaboration on Arctic science and inclusion of Indigenous peoples in understanding and responding…
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Glenn Fine – Inspector General, Department of Defense Virginia Johnson – Member, National Council on the Arts Sylvia Orozco – Member,…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Brent F. Nelsen – Member, Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting President Obama announced his intent to…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Jeffrey DeLaurentis, of New York, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Cuba. Jane Marie…
National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice spoke today by phone with Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. Ambassador Rice strongly condemned the September 18 cross-border attack on the Indian Army Brigade headquarters in Uri and offered condolences to the victims…
Wednesday, September 28th On Wednesday, September 28, First Lady Michelle Obama will campaign for Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine in both the Philadelphia and Pittsburgh areas. Philadelphia, PA * 12:00 PM ET – First Lady Michelle Obama will campaign for Hillary…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Jeffrey DeLaurentis – Ambassador to the Republic of Cuba President Obama said, “Today, I am proud to nominate Ambassador Jeffrey…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Judge Julie Rebecca Breslow, Deborah J. Israel, and Carmen Guerricagoitia McLean to serve on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. “I am pleased to nominate Judge Julie Rebecca Breslow, Deborah J.…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Julie Rebecca Breslow, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for the term of fifteen years, vice Rhonda Reid Winston, retired. Deborah J.…
There are few people who we share this world with who change the course of human history, not just through their role in human events, but because they expand our moral imagination and force us to expect more of ourselves.…
