Vice President Joe Biden spoke with Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk today to congratulate him on Ukraine’s ratification of its Association Agreement with the European Union. The Vice President also congratulated the Prime Minister on the passage of laws on…
Category: Statement and Releases
Dr. Jill Biden has arrived in Zurich, Switzerland. During her two-day visit, Dr. Biden will travel to Uzwil, to tour Bühler, a company with a global apprenticeship program, including apprenticeships in the U.S., where she will have the chance to see…
MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE SUBJECT: Presidential Determination on Major Drug Transit or Major Illicit Drug Producing Countries for Fiscal Year 2015 Pursuant to section 706(1) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003 (Public Law 107-228)…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Charlotte A. Burrows, of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for a term expiring July 1, 2019, vice Jacqueline A. Berrien, resigned. Benjamin L. Cardin, of Maryland,…
The United States strongly condemns the barbaric murder of UK citizen David Haines by the terrorist group ISIL. Our hearts go out to the family of Mr. Haines and to the people of the United Kingdom. The United States stands…
On Friday September 12, President Obama will host a ceremony at the White House with the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), President Bill Clinton and hundreds of AmeriCorps members to celebrate the 20th anniversary of AmeriCorps and recognize…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Charlotte Burrows – Commissioner, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Isobel Coleman – Representative of the United States to the United Nations for…
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Hawaii and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Tropical Storm Iselle during the period of August 7-9, 2014. Federal…
Leading a Presidential Delegation, Dr. Jill Biden has arrived in London, United Kingdom, to join athletes representing the United States at the Invictus Games, an international sporting event for wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans. Ninety six American…
I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Reverend Dr. Ian Paisley. Dr. Paisley was a man who cared deeply about his faith, his family, and his community. Through the negotiation of the St. Andrews Agreement and then…
