NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: David V. Brewer, of Oregon, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the State Justice Institute for a term expiring September 17, 2016. (Reappointment) Gayle A. Nachtigal, of Oregon, to be a…
Category: Statement and Releases
On Tuesday, April 19, 2016, the President signed into law: S. 192, the “Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2016,” which reauthorizes and modifies grant programs for services to the elderly under the Older Americans Act of 1965; S. 483,…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Geeta Pasi – Ambassador to the Republic of Chad, Department of State David Brewer – Member, Board of Directors…
Deputy National Security Advisor Benjamin J. Rhodes met on April 18 at the White House with human rights advocates and experts to discuss the situation in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. He was joined by senior Department of State…
The United States strongly condemns the cowardly attack on Afghan forces and civilians in Kabul this morning that killed dozens and wounded hundreds. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, and their loved ones. At the outset…
The President called President of Ecuador Rafael Correa today to convey the condolences of the American people for the loss of life caused by the earthquake on April 16. The leaders discussed the assistance provided by the United States Government…
Wednesday, April 20th The White House * 11:00AM ET – As part of the White House’s annual Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, the First Lady will meet with, and take questions from, children of Executive Office employees,…
Saludos a todos. Uno de los mejores atributos de Estados Unidos es nuestro mercado libre. Tener un sector privado en auge es el pulso de nuestra economía; es nuestra forma de crear empleo, expandir oportunidades y darles a todos la…
President Obama spoke today by phone with President Vladimir Putin of Russia to share his concern over the status of the Cessation of Hostilities in Syria between the Syrian regime and its allies on the one hand and the armed…
As part of the President’s upcoming travel to the United Kingdom, First Lady Michelle Obama will join President Obama for a private lunch hosted by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh at Windsor…
