WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Lanhee J. Chen – Member, Social Security Advisory Board President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a…
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Alan Cohen – Member, Social Security Advisory Board The President also announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key…
This evening, the President placed separate calls to Senate Majority Leader Reid, Senate Minority Leader McConnell, Speaker Boehner and Democratic Leader Pelosi. The President made clear that Congress has two jobs to do: pay the bills on time and pass…
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of New Mexico and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and flooding during the period of July 23-28,…
On Monday, September 30, 2013, the President signed into law: H.R. 1412, the “Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2013,” which extends certain expiring authorities affecting veterans and their families, increases the amount authorized for specific homeless veterans…
Today Republicans in the House of Representatives moved to shut down the government. Congress has two jobs to do: pass budgets and pay the bills it has racked up. Republicans in Congress had the opportunity to pass a routine, simple…
Vice President Biden met today with the President of the Republic of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades. The Vice President expressed appreciation for Cyprus as a strong partner in support of international efforts to promote security and stability in the region. The…
The Prime Minister of India Dr. Manmohan Singh and the President of the United States of America Barack Obama met this morning followed by a working luncheon at the White House. Marking their third bilateral summit, the two Leaders reflected…
India-United States defense cooperation and engagement has increased significantly over the past decade, in step with the overall deepening of India-U.S. relations. We continue to work toward achieving the full vision of expanded defense cooperation set forth in the 2005…
WASHINGTON, DC – On Wednesday, November 13, President Obama will host the White House Tribal Nations Conference at the Department of the Interior. The conference will provide leaders from the 566 federally recognized tribes the opportunity to interact directly with…
