On Saturday, February 15, 2014, the President signed into law: S. 25, which extends for an additional fiscal year the current‑law sequestration of certain Federal direct spending; repeals a current-law reduction in annual cost-of-living adjustments to military pensions for current…
Category: Statement and Releases
3:50 P.M. EST MS. HAYDEN: Hi, guys. Thanks, everyone, for joining us today. We wanted to take a chance today before the long weekend to talk to you about the President’s trip to Toluca, Mexico, for the North American Leaders…
As communities across California struggle with the impacts of one of the state’s worst droughts in over 100 years, President Obama is committed to ensuring that his Administration is doing everything it can help the farmers, ranchers, small businesses, and…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate Todd Sunhwae Kim to serve on the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. President Obama said, “Todd Sunhwae Kim has proven himself to be not only a first-rate legal…
President Barack Obama today announced an updated designation of the Presidential Delegation to the Closing Ceremony of the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russian Federation. Presidential Delegation to the Closing Ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games The…
President Obama spoke by phone today with Prime Minister Letta of Italy to express his personal gratitude to the Prime Minister for his leadership and friendship. The United States and Italy are stronger for it. The two reaffirmed the enduring…
Yesterday, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs Susan E. Rice and Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Lisa Monaco hosted His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Nayef bin Abd al Aziz al Saud, Minister of…
WASHINGTON, DC – The Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden will travel to the Republic of Chile and the Dominican Republic in the second week of March. In Chile, the Vice President will lead the U.S. delegation to the Inauguration…
In a telephone call today with Romanian President Traian Basescu, Vice President Biden discussed regional developments and expressed appreciation for Romania’s continued contributions to NATO missions. The United States has a profound interest in Romania’s success as a democratic partner…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate Dr. Jane Chu as Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts. President Obama said, “Jane’s lifelong passion for the arts and her background in philanthropy have made her…
