NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: David J. Arroyo, of New York, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting for a term expiring January 31, 2022. (Reappointment) Robert G. Taub, of New York,…
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President Obama will host Prime Minister Matteo Renzi of Italy at the White House for an Official Visit on October 18, 2016. Prime Minister Renzi’s visit will be an opportunity to celebrate the depth and breadth of our relationship with…
The United States condemns North Korea’s September 9 nuclear test in the strongest possible terms as a grave threat to regional security and to international peace and stability. North Korea stands out as the only country to have tested nuclear…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: David J. Arroyo – Member, Board of Directors, Corporation for Public Broadcasting Robert G. Taub – Commissioner, Postal Regulatory Commission Matthew L.…
The President today made additional disaster assistance available to the State of Louisiana by authorizing an increase in the level of federal funding for Public Assistance projects undertaken in the State of Louisiana as a result of severe storms and…
Deepening Ties, Confronting Challenges, and Creating Opportunities Today, President Obama led the U.S. delegation to the U.S.–ASEAN Summit in Vientiane, Laos. The United States and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have been partners for nearly 40 years, working…
Strategic Partners for Sustainable and Innovative Economic Growth Connect Represents the Next Chapter in the U.S. -ASEAN Economic Relationship U.S.-ASEAN Connect (“Connect”) is the U.S. Government’s strategic framework for economic engagement with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and…
The United States is a strong advocate for increased international cooperation and responsibility-sharing on irregular migration, refugee, and trafficking in persons issues in East Asia and the Pacific. At today’s East Asia Summit (EAS), the region’s leaders responded to President…
Summit in Luang Prabang, Laos September 2016 As part of the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI), President Obama met with 350 emerging leaders from the ten Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member countries. These youth attended the three-day YSEALI…
Since taking office, President Obama has taken unprecedented steps to address climate change and protect our planet for future generations. Building on the President’s historic action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build a clean energy economy, the Administration has…
