I commend Governor Peter Shumlin and the state of Vermont for taking action to provide paid sick leave for Vermont’s working families. This action means thousands of families will no longer have to choose between losing income and taking care…
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Delivering on the Promise of Broadband & Access to Technology for All Americans Connectivity is a path to greater opportunity. In today’s world, broadband and fluency with technology fuel economic growth, provide access to the world’s knowledge, promote skill development,…
In case you missed it: The cast of HAMILTON recorded a special #Ham4Ham video to announce their upcoming visit to the White House. Monday, March 14th The White House – First Lady Michelle Obama will welcome the Broadway cast of HAMILTON to…
The Vice President met today with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem. The two leaders discussed a range of shared security concerns across the region, including the threat of ISIL and other terrorist organizations, the ongoing crisis in Syria,…
The Vice President met today with Israeli President Reuven Rivlin in Jerusalem. The two leaders discussed a number of the regional security challenges facing the Middle East, including in Syria, Iraq, Yemen, and Libya. The Vice President also praised the…
National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice met today with civil society leaders to discuss a wide range of human rights issues in advance of the President’s trip to Cuba. Ambassador Rice took the opportunity to deepen the important dialogue on…
On Wednesday, March 9, 2016, the President signed into law: S. 238, the “Eric Williams Correctional Officer Protection Act of 2015,” which requires the Bureau of Prisons (BOP), within the Department of Justice, to issue oleoresin capsicum spray (pepper spray)…
The Vice President met with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas tonight in Ramallah. The two leaders discussed the ongoing violence between Israelis and Palestinians, including the tragic terrorist attack yesterday in Jaffa that killed U.S. citizen Taylor Force, which the…
National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice met today with Indian Foreign Secretary Subrahmanyam Jaishankar at the White House. Ambassador Rice and Foreign Secretary Jaishankar affirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation on climate change, trade, and defense, and noted preparations…
Last December, I had the great honor of addressing the Ukrainian Rada. I spoke to them about how, as members of Ukraine’s parliament, they had the opportunity to write a new future for their country. But one Rada member was…
