The United States and Panama share nearly 150 years of history and strong cooperation. Our broad economic, security, and political cooperation reflect the wide range of shared interests. Today in Panama City, Vice President Biden and President Martinelli discussed…
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Building America’s Next Generation Workforce To compete in today’s global economy, America’s students need deep knowledge and skills that will prepare them for college and the jobs of the future. Yet far too many of America’s students are not meaningfully…
Today, the President hosted a meeting at the White House with chairmen, ranking members, and other members of the Senate Banking Committee, Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Senate Armed Services Committees, and Senate Select Committee on Intelligence to discuss Iran. The…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Linda Thomas-Greenfield, an Assistant Secretary of State (African Affairs), to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the African Development Foundation for the remainder of the term expiring September 27, 2015, vice Johnnie…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: · Stephanie Cutter – Member, President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities · Caroline “Kim” Taylor – Member, President’s Committee on…
BET’S 106 & PARK Black Entertainment Television Studios New York, New York 3:00 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Hello! Q Well, hello! MRS. OBAMA: This is nice. (Applause.) Q So, welcome to 106. It’s an honor, if I may say so…
Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Lisa Monaco called President Abdo Rabu Mansour Hadi of Yemen today to reaffirm the U.S. government’s strong support for Yemen’s political transition. Ms. Monaco commended the National Dialogue for its efforts…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Debo P. Adegbile, of New York, to be an Assistant Attorney General, vice Thomas E. Perez, resigned. Marc A. Kastner, of Massachusetts, to be Director of the Office of Science, Department of Energy, vice William…
The people of the United States were saddened to learn of the passing of former President Glafcos Clerides on Friday. Throughout his life, President Clerides was devoted to the highest principles of public service, human rights, international cooperation, and peace. …
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Linda Thomas-Greenfield – Member, Board of Directors of the African Development Foundation President Obama also announced his intent to appoint the…
