SUBJECT: Presidential Determination on the Proposed Agreement for Cooperation Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the People’s Republic of China Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy I have considered…
Category: Statement and Releases
Event includes Evening Performance and Daytime Student Workshop Honoring Gospel Music Tuesday, April 14, 2015 * The White House – The President and First Lady will invite music legends and top contemporary artists to the White House as part of its “In…
We welcome UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon’s statement on the situation in Yarmouk refugee camp, and join him in calling for an end to hostilities, access for humanitarian assistance, and safe passage for civilians who wish to escape safely. The…
Today, President Obama met with Caribbean leaders in a U.S.-CARICOM Summit in Kingston, Jamaica. President Obama reaffirmed the importance of our relationship with the region, and the United States’ commitment to partner with Caribbean countries to advance economic development, security,…
Today, President Obama launched the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) to expand opportunities for emerging entrepreneurs and civil society activists. Building on the success of the President’s young leader initiatives in sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia, YLAI will…
The White House today announced that White House Social Secretary Jeremy Bernard will be stepping down from his post next month following the Japan State Dinner. His replacement will be announced in the coming weeks. Statement from Mrs. Obama: “For the…
Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes…
NOTICE – – – – – – – CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO SOMALIA On April 12, 2010, by Executive Order 13536, I declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C.…
Today the President met with his international health and national security teams to discuss what more can be done to get to zero Ebola cases in West Africa. The President’s advisors updated him on the situation in the region and…
Readout of the President’s Call with the University of Connecticut Women’s Basketball Coach Auriemma
Today, President Obama called University of Connecticut Women’s Basketball Coach Geno Auriemma to congratulate him and the Huskies for winning the NCAA national championship. The President noted that under Coach Auriemma’s leadership, the Huskies have won ten national championship titles…
