Today, President Obama signed into law H.R. 774, the “Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act.” This bi-partisan legislation will advance U.S. efforts to prevent illegally harvested fish from entering our ports and market and achieve sustainable fisheries globally. It…
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Vice President Joe Biden spoke today with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker to discuss Ukraine, Syria, energy security, economic issues, and migration. On Ukraine, the two leaders agreed that sanctions on Russia should be tied to full implementation of the…
Today, 70,000 Montanans who otherwise would go without health insurance can rest easier knowing they will have access to quality, affordable health care. Montana becomes the 30th state, along with the District of Columbia, to expand Medicaid under the Affordable…
This Administration has consistently taken steps to make our criminal justice system fairer and more effective and to address the vicious cycle of poverty, criminality, and incarceration that traps too many Americans and weakens too many communities. Today, in Newark,…
The following op-ed by First Lady Michelle Obama appeared on TheAtlantic.com. First Lady Michelle Obama: Let Girls Learn Addressing the global crisis in girls’ education requires not just investment, but challenging cultural beliefs and practices. Right now, 62 million girls…
On Monday, November 2, 2015, the President signed into law: H.R.1314, the “Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015,” which revises discretionary spending caps for Fiscal Years 2016 and 2017, and makes various changes to current law regarding: (1) budget enforcement; (2)…
National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice met today with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Jordan Nasser Judeh at the White House. Ambassador Rice expressed appreciation for Jordan’s continued leadership in the region, particularly as it relates to the…
President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Alassane Dramane Ouattara on November 3, 2015. The Honorable Thomas A. Shannon, Counselor of the Department…
I applaud the Democrats and Republicans who came together this morning to pass a responsible, long-term budget agreement that reflects our values, grows our economy and creates jobs. This agreement will strengthen the middle class by investing in education, job…
President Obama today spoke by phone with Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi to discuss the political and security situation in Iraq and underscore the United States’ enduring support for Iraq in its fight against ISIL. The President commended the recent…
