President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama hosted Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Mrs. Gursharan Kaur at the White House on September 27, 2013. Their visit underscored the close ties between the United States and India, underpinned by shared…
Category: Statement and Releases
BACKGROUND BRIEFING BY A SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL ON IRAN Via Conference Call 4:34 P.M. EDT MS. HAYDEN: Hi, everyone. Happy Friday afternoon. Thanks for joining us on this call. We just wanted to talk to you a…
The President today declared a major disaster exists for the Santa Clara Pueblo and ordered federal aid to supplement the Tribe’s efforts in the area affected by severe storms and flooding during the period of July 19-21, 2013. Federal funding…
On Wednesday, October 23, President Obama will welcome Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif of Pakistan to the White House. The visit will highlight the importance and resilience of the U.S.-Pakistan relationship and provide an opportunity for us to strengthen cooperation on…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama launched the Advanced Manufacturing Partnership Steering Committee “2.0,” part of a continuing effort to maintain U.S. leadership in the emerging technologies that will create high-quality manufacturing jobs and enhance America’s global competitiveness. The Advanced…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Dana J. Hyde – Chief Executive Officer, Millennium Challenge Corporation Mark E. Lopes – United States Executive Director, Inter-American Development Bank The…
The United States welcomes the announcement by British Prime Minister Cameron, endorsed by NATO allies, that the United Kingdom will host the 2014 NATO Summit, when NATO Leaders will meet collectively for the first time since the President hosted the…
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of North Carolina and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides during the period of…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama nominated Theodore David Chuang and George Jarrod Hazel for District Court judgeships. “Throughout their careers, these nominees have displayed unwavering commitment to justice and integrity,” said President Obama. “Their records of public service…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Steven Joel Anthony, of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of the Railroad Retirement Board for a term expiring August 28, 2018, vice Jerome F. Kever, term expired. Susan McCue, of Virginia, to…
