The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Montana and ordered federal aid to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a severe winter storm and straight-line winds during the period…
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The Vice President met today with Prime Minister of Romania Dacian Ciolos. The Vice President praised Prime Minister Ciolos’s efforts to implement critically-needed governance and rule of law reforms, noting that continued progress on reforms will further strengthen Romania’s democratic…
Today marks an important milestone in our longstanding effort to bring peace and prosperity to Afghanistan. With the death of Taliban leader Akhtar Mohammad Mansur, we have removed the leader of an organization that has continued to plot against and…
At the invitation of the President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Tran Dai Quang, President of the United States of America Barack Obama paid an historic visit to Vietnam to celebrate the Comprehensive Partnership between the two countries and…
Relations between the United States and Vietnam are at a historic high following the establishment of the U.S.-Vietnam Comprehensive Partnership in 2013 and the celebration of 20 years of diplomatic relations in 2015. The President’s visit to Vietnam builds on…
Yesterday, National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice met with Kenyan Cabinet Secretaries Amina Mohamed and James Macharia at the White House. They discussed the strong U.S.-Kenya partnership, as highlighted in the President’s July 2015 visit to Nairobi, and opportunities to…
WASHINGTON, DC — En su mensaje semanal, el Presidente Obama habló sobre uno de los pasos más importantes para ayudar aumentar los salarios de la clase media – asegurando a que más trabajadores califiquen para las horas extras que se…
President Obama spoke by phone today with Prime Minister Haidar Al-Abadi of Iraq to reaffirm United States support for the Iraqi people and our common fight against ISIL, as well as to offer condolences on behalf of the American people…
President Obama will meet with Prime Minister Modi of India at the White House on Tuesday, June 7. The visit will highlight the deepening of the U.S.-India relationship in key areas since the President’s visit to New Delhi in January…
First Lady Michelle Obama announces the new Nutrition Facts label as part of an effort to help make the healthy choice the easy choice for families Washington, DC – Today, at the Partnership for a Healthier America Summit, First Lady Michelle…
