Via Conference Call 12:36 P.M. EST MS. LUCAS MAGNUSON: Hi, good afternoon, everybody. Happy Monday. The President is delighted to welcome President Hollande of France to the White House, starting today, for the state visit. We’ll have a preview of…
Category: Statement and Releases
STAT SHEET: Opportunity For All – CEA Highlights of Recent Farm Sector and Rural Economy Performance
Today, the President will visit East Lansing, Michigan and deliver remarks on the importance of the Farm Bill to America’s economy. As the President prepares to travel to Michigan State University to sign the Agricultural Act of 2014, please find…
In a call today with Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades, Vice President Biden expressed appreciation for the Republic of Cyprus as a key partner in a vital region. The Vice President reiterated our commitment to deepening cooperation with Cyprus to advance…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Bob Work – Deputy Secretary of Defense, Department of Defense Cassandra Q. Butts – Ambassador to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas,…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Mark Green – Member, Board of Directors of the Millennium Challenge Corporation President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following…
On Friday, February 7, 2014, the President signed into law: H.R. 2642, the “Agriculture Act of 2014,” which extends, expands, or modifies Federal agriculture and nutrition programs, including farm income support, crop insurance, conservation, credit assistance, trade, research, international food…
President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russian Federation. Presidential Delegation to the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games The Opening Ceremony of the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games in…
Today, the President directed his Administration, working through the White House Rural Council, to lead a new “Made in Rural America” export and investment initiative. This initiative is charged with bringing together federal resources to help rural businesses and leaders…
Today, the President declared an emergency in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and ordered federal aid to supplement commonwealth and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from a severe winter storm beginning on February 4, 2014, and continuing.…
It is disappointing that Republicans in the Senate chose to again deny emergency unemployment insurance for 1.7 million Americans who need this vital lifeline to support their families as they actively search each and every day for a job. As…
