“We’ve got to make it easier for people to save for retirement . . . So I’ve called on the Department of Labor and Tom Perez to propose a set of rules by the end of the year to provide…
Category: Statement and Releases
Twenty-five years ago today, Ukraine declared its independence from the Soviet Union. On behalf of the American people, I’m proud to join the Ukrainian people in marking this historic anniversary. As we have been reminded in recent years, Ukraine’s path…
As part of President Obama’s ongoing efforts to assist communities negatively impacted by changes in the coal industry and power sector, today the Administration is announcing awards totaling $38.8 million for 29 economic and workforce development projects — in and…
Today, in honor of the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service, President Obama designated the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument encompassing awe-inspiring mountains, forests, and waters of north-central Maine. Building on the Administration’s commitment to protecting our land,…
The President spoke by phone today with President Sergio Mattarella of Italy to offer his deepest condolences on behalf of the American people to the people of Italy following the devastating earthquake that struck central Italy overnight. President Obama saluted…
The United States condemns in the strongest terms the terrorist attack today on the American University of Afghanistan. We salute the quick work of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces who responded to the attack and secured the university.…
Today, the United Nations and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) announced the results of a year-long expert, independent, and neutral investigation into multiple allegations of chemical weapons use in Syria. The report released today follows our…
The President spoke today by phone with Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos to congratulate him on finalizing key details of a peace agreement with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The President recognized this historic day as a critical…
Vice President Biden, Lithuanian President Grybauskaite, and Estonian President Ilves participated in a Baltic Summit hosted by Latvian President Vejonis in Riga today, on the 27th anniversary of the Baltic Way. The Vice President underscored the U.S. commitment to the…
Senior Advisor to the President Brian Deese is currently in Beijing to meet with senior Chinese officials, including Executive Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli and Special Representative for Climate Change Xie Zhenhua, in advance of President Obama’s visit to China next…
