Tuesday, April 26th *REMINDER TO RSVP* New York City, New York * 3:00PM ET – Tomorrow, as part of her Reach Higher initiative, First Lady Michelle Obama will be celebrating her signature College Signing Day at New York City’s Harlem…
Category: Statement and Releases
One year ago today a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal, killing nearly 9,000 people, injuring tens of thousands more, and leaving millions without homes. Today we remember those who perished in the earthquake and its massive aftershocks. We are…
“Every American, whether they’re young or just young at heart, should be able to earn the skills and education necessary to compete and win in the 21st century economy.” – President Barack Obama Today, the Vice President and Dr. Biden…
President Obama, British Prime Minister David Cameron, French President François Hollande, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, and Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi met today for talks at Schloss Herrenhausen in Hannover, Germany. The conversation covered the most urgent issues on the trans-Atlantic…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Peggy E. Gustafson, of Maryland, to be Inspector General, Department of Commerce, vice Todd J. Zinser, retired. Annette Adele Evans Smith, of Alaska, to be a Member of the National Council on the Arts for…
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Texas and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and flooding during the period of April 17-24, 2016.…
The U.S. Government deplores the brutal murders this evening in Dhaka, Bangladesh that took the life of Xulhaz Mannan. An employee of the U.S. Agency for International Development, Mr. Mannan served the U.S. Embassy in Dhaka with distinction, and he…
WASHINGTON, DC – En su mensaje semanal, el Presidente habló sobre sus continuos esfuerzos para construir un sistema de justicia penal más justa y equitativa. El Departamento de Justicia ha designado la semana del 24 al 30 de abril como…
WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, the President discussed his continued efforts to build a fairer and more equitable criminal justice system. The Department of Justice has designated the week of April 24-30 as National Reentry Week, during which…
Ahead of National Reentry Week, attached is a new report from the Council of Economic Advisors titled, “Economic Perspectives on Incarceration and the Criminal Justice System.” Please see below for the executive summary. Executive Summary Calls for criminal justice reform…
