NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Thomas G. Kotarac, of Illinois, to be a Member of the Railroad Retirement Board for a term expiring August 28, 2017, vice Michael Schwartz, term expired. Valerie Martinez, of New Mexico, to be a Member…
Category: Statement and Releases
Washington Plaza Hotel June 23, 2016 As Prepared for Delivery — Good evening, everybody. Thank you, John and Mike, for your very kind introduction. It’s great to be here with you and so many other friends, colleagues, and alumni of…
This afternoon, the President called Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue to congratulate him and his team on winning the NBA finals. On the call, the President praised the Cavaliers’ tireless work and relentless determination in what was an impressive…
On Wednesday, June 22, 2016, the President signed into law: H.R. 812, the “Indian Trust Asset Reform Act,” which makes revisions to the management by the Department of the Interior of Indian trust assets; H.R. 1762, which designates the Department…
Vice President Biden met with President of Ireland Michael Higgins this morning. The leaders agreed on the paramount importance of continuing to advance the rights of women and ending violence against women in Ireland, the United States, and internationally. The…
On Wednesday, June 22, 2016, the President signed into law: H.R. 2576, the “Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act,” which modernizes the Toxic Substances Control Act.
Today, President Obama called Pittsburgh Penguins Head Coach Mike Sullivan to congratulate him and the Penguins on their Stanley Cup victory. The President commended the team’s talented players and applauded their teamwork and dedication throughout the season. The President invited…
On Friday, President Obama will speak at the 7th annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES), bringing together over 700 entrepreneurs from every corner of the globe—and from all across America. Entrepreneurship is a fundamental American value, and it is also a…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Thomas Kotarac – Member and Chairman, Railroad Retirement Board Valerie Martinez – Member, National Council on the Arts President Obama also…
Wednesday, June 22—Saturday, June 25, 2016 Dr. Jill Biden has arrived in Buenos Aires, Argentina as part of her four-country visit to Central and South America to engage government and civil society partners on issues related to economic empowerment and…
