EXECUTIVE ORDER – – – – – – – FACILITATION OF A PRESIDENTIAL TRANSITION By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 7301 of title 5,…
Archive: May 5, 2016
NATIONAL WOMEN’S HEALTH WEEK, 2016 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Throughout our history, women have contributed to shaping the course of our country — and with…
MOTHER’S DAY, 2016 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION On Mother’s Day, we celebrate those who are the first to welcome us into the world. Performing the…
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room **Please see below for a correction, marked with an asterisk. 1:00 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. Nice to see you all. We’ve got a couple of quick comments at the top…
The following op-ed by First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden appeared in The Wall Street Journal. First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden: Veterans With Job Skills America Needs When America’s leading companies look to hire top…
More than 1.2 million veterans and spouses have been hired or trained since the launch of Joining Forces; today’s announcement includes more than 110,000 new hiring commitments and nearly 60,000 new training commitments for veterans and military spouses over the…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On May 5, 2016, President Barack Obama granted commutation of sentence to 58 individuals. The President commuted the sentences of the following 58 individuals: Jasmine Allen – Bunnell, FL Offense: Conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more…
FACT SHEET: Obama Administration Efforts that have Expanded Opportunities for the Hispanic Community
Cinco de Mayo is a day to celebrate the important cultural contributions of our nation’s Mexican American – and Hispanic – community. Throughout his presidency, President Obama has worked to expand opportunities for all Americans, including the Hispanic community. He…
El Cinco de Mayo es un día para celebrar las importantes contribuciones culturales de nuestra comunidad mexicana – norteamericana e hispana. Durante su mandato, el Presidente Obama ha trabajado para ampliar las oportunidades para todos los estadounidenses, incluyendo la comunidad…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Henry C. Eickelberg – Member, Advisory Committee to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation Sachin Dev Pavithran – Member, Architectural and Transportation…
