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Local Government, private sector, and utility actions spur access to energy data and accelerate energy efficiency investment & innovation in buildings and homes Making businesses and homes more energy efficient is a win for jobs and economic growth, operating costs…

“It is fitting that with the very first bill I sign…we are upholding one of this nation’s first principles: that we are all created equal and each deserve a chance to pursue our own version of happiness.” – President Barack…

Republicans and Democrats in Congress have their differences – but when it comes to Katie, they’re united in their admiration and respect. She came into her role at a time when we needed to build up our relationships with folks…

President Obama will host President Sergio Mattarella of Italy at the White House on February 8, 2016.  President Mattarella will visit the United States February 6-13.  Italy is a valued NATO Ally and a close partner on a broad range…

Following up on their recent discussion in Davos, Switzerland, Vice President Biden called Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu earlier today to discuss ongoing efforts to improve Israel-Turkey relations and advance energy cooperation in the eastern Mediterranean.

Vice President Biden called President of the Republic of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades today to follow up on their meeting on the margins of the World Economic Forum in Davos earlier this month.  The Vice President briefed President Anastasiades on his…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post:          R. David Harden ­­– Assistant Administrator for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance, United States Agency for International Development  President…

The President spoke by phone today with President of Brazil Dilma Rousseff to discuss shared concerns over the spread of the Zika virus in the Western Hemisphere.  The leaders agreed on the importance of collaborative efforts to deepen our knowledge,…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Terrence J. Campbell, of Kansas, to be United States District Judge for the District of Kansas, vice Kathryn H. Vratil, retired. Jennifer Klemetsrud Puhl, of North Dakota, to be United States Circuit Judge for the…

Yesterday, Vice President Joe Biden met with Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop at the White House.  Building off of Prime Minister Turnbull’s visit to Washington, D.C. on January 19, Vice President Biden and Foreign Minister Bishop praised the breadth and…