NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Thomas Atkin, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense, vice Eric Rosenbach, resigned. Rebecca F. Dye, of North Carolina, to be a Federal Maritime Commissioner for the term expiring June 30, 2020. (Reappointment)…
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The United States is committed to supporting Vietnam’s efforts to develop a 21st century higher education system to produce trained, job-ready graduates with the skills necessary to compete in an increasingly global market. Our collaboration on education pre-dates the reestablishment…
The following Q & A was featured on Playbill.com in conjunction with today’s Turnaround Arts Talent Show. You can read the full article here. Theatre and the arts are often seen as extracurricular activities. Since launching Turnaround Arts, you’ve seen…
As part of today’s Turnaround Arts Talent Show, the First Lady will announce the future and legacy of Turnaround Arts As part of today’s Turnaround Arts Talent Show at the White House, the President’s Committee on the Arts and the…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Rebecca F. Dye – Commissioner, Federal Maritime Commission President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Thomas Atkin – Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense, Department of Defense Daniel P. Feehan –Assistant Secretary of Defense for…
Vice President Biden spoke to President of the Republic of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades today to congratulate him on successful parliamentary elections, reaffirm that U.S. policy towards Cyprus remains unchanged, and encourage President Anastasiades to seize the moment to negotiate a…
The United States and Vietnam intend to deepen our clean energy cooperation in the civil nuclear field in recognition that the safe and secure use of nuclear power is an important low-carbon energy source for reducing emissions from the global…
The United States is continuing to strengthen its commercial relationship with Vietnam, a rapidly-growing country that offers U.S. businesses and workers substantial opportunities for expanded trade and investment, promoting economic growth and development, and supporting jobs. U.S.-Vietnam goods trade totaled…
The World Humanitarian Summit is a high-level event convened to reinvigorate international commitments to humanitarian principles and strengthen the international community’s response to crises caused by conflicts and natural disasters. Conflict-related crises and natural disasters affect approximately 125 million people…
