On behalf of the American people, President Obama warmly congratulates Prime Minister Enrico Letta of Italy and the new Italian government on their swearing-in. The United States and Italy share an enduring and essential friendship — one built on…
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Vice President Biden met this evening with Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili at the Sedona Forum to discuss recent developments in Georgia and the continuation of Georgia’s democratic and economic reforms. The Vice President encouraged Georgia’s presidency, government, and parliament to…
The President today declared an emergency exists in the State of North Dakota and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from flooding beginning on April 22, 2013, and continuing. The…
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Kansas and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a snowstorm during the period of February 20-23, 2013. Federal funding…
The Vice President hosted His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan for breakfast at the Naval Observatory today. The Vice President and the King discussed how best to advance a political transition to a peaceful, democratic post-Assad Syria where moderates…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: • Nanci E. Langley – Commissioner, Postal Regulatory Commission • Howard A. Shelanski – Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs,…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: William S. Jasien, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board for a term expiring October 11, 2015, vice Terrence A. Duffy, term expired. Nanci E. Langley, of Hawaii, to…
Today we commemorate the Meds Yeghern and honor those who perished in one of the worst atrocities of the 20th century. Ninety-eight years ago, 1.5 million Armenians were massacred or marched to their deaths in the final days of the…
I am pleased that the Senate took bipartisan action today to confirm Sylvia Mathews Burwell as the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. Sylvia shares my commitment to growing our economy, shrinking our deficits in a balanced way,…
I want to thank Max Baucus for his nearly 35 years of service to the people of Montana. Max has made small businesses a top priority, often taking “Work Days” to visit local businesses across Montana and spend a day…
