On November 19th, 2015, the White House launched American Campuses Act on Climate (ACAC) initiative to amplify the voice of the higher-ed community in support of a strong international climate agreement in the United Nations COP21 climate negotiations in Paris.…
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Last week, the White House released a fact sheet praising House passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) with strong bipartisan support and calling on the Senate to do the same. Today, as President Obama signs that bill into…
On Thursday, December 10, 2015, the President signed into law: S. 1177, the “Every Student Succeeds Act,” which amends and reauthorizes the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 by, among other provisions: (1) requiring States to submit accountability plans…
South Court Auditorium Eisenhower Executive Office Building 11:15 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Welcome to the White House. First of all, I want to thank Antonio for being such an outstanding role model. Back in 2011 — when he was much…
President Obama spoke today by phone with President Francois Hollande of France to discuss the status of the ongoing negotiations at the climate conference in Paris. President Obama and President Hollande reviewed the progress that has been made and underscored…
Vice President Joe Biden spoke with Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu by phone today to discuss efforts by the United States and Turkey to combat ISIL. The leaders also discussed ongoing developments in Iraq, emphasizing the importance of defusing recent…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Andrew Mayock – Deputy Director for Management, Office of Management and Budget Edith Ramirez – Commissioner and Chair, Federal Trade Commission Alan J. Kreczko – Member,…
President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Argentina to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Mauricio Macri, President-elect of the Argentine Republic, on December 10, 2015. The Honorable Anthony Foxx, Secretary of Transportation, will lead…
Vice President Joe Biden spoke with Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos by phone yesterday to discuss the strong and growing bilateral ties between the United States and Colombia. The Vice President congratulated President Santos on the progress in the Colombian…
President Obama met today in the Oval Office with President Reuven Rivlin of Israel. President Obama underscored the abiding U.S. commitment to the U.S.-Israeli relationship and to further strengthening Israel’s security. During the meeting, the leaders discussed the ongoing bilateral talks…
