Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) I am transmitting an alternative plan for pay increases for civilian Federal employees covered by the General Schedule (GS) and certain other pay systems in January 2015. Title 5, United States Code, authorizes me…
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Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) I am transmitting an alternative plan for monthly basic pay increases for members of the uniformed services for 2015. I am strongly committed to supporting our uniformed service members, who have made such great…
Vice President Joe Biden called Iraqi Prime Minister-designate Haider al-Abadi this afternoon. The Vice President emphasized that continuing progress, under Dr. Abadi’s leadership, toward forming a new government has been critical to rallying international support for Iraq in its fight against…
Vice President Biden spoke with President Aquino of the Philippines today to express U.S. support for the Filipino peacekeepers currently surrounded by armed non-state groups in the Golan Heights. The two leaders discussed their shared interest in strengthening UN peacekeeping…
This afternoon the President met with his National Security Council to discuss the situation in Iraq, our ongoing efforts to support the Iraqi government, and our comprehensive strategy to counter the threat posed by ISIL in Iraq and Syria. The…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Michael P. Botticelli – Director, Office of National Drug Control Policy Seth B. Carpenter – Assistant Secretary for Financial Markets, Department of…
The President spoke again today with Chancellor Merkel of Germany concerning the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. The two leaders are very concerned about reports of additional Russian forces in Ukraine. In view of these developments, both agreed that it will…
President Obama will host President Petro Poroshenko of Ukraine at the White House on Thursday, September 18. The visit will highlight the United States’ firm commitment to stand with Ukraine as it pursues democracy, independence, and stability. President Obama looks…
“I didn’t run for President so that the dreams of our daughters could be deferred or denied. I didn’t run for President to see inequality and injustice persist in our time. I ran for President to put the same rights,…
Today, President Obama will address the American Legion’s 96th convention and outline the five priorities the Administration is focused on to ensure we are fulfilling our promises to service members, veterans and their families: delivering the quality health care veterans have…
