Ahead of this week’s Society of Nuclear Medicine meeting and the July gathering of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the United States is announcing steps to ensure the reliable supply of medical isotopes while minimizing the use of…
Category: Statement and Releases
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Mignon L. Clyburn, of South Carolina, to be a Member of the Federal Communications Commission for a term of five years from July 1, 2012. (Reappointment) Stephen Crawford, of Maryland, to be a Governor of…
Vice President Biden today welcomed Prime Minister Jyrki Katainen of Finland to the White House. The two emphasized the importance we each place on our strong and enduring bilateral partnership as well as the importance of the transatlantic relationship. The…
President Obama spoke separately today to Chancellor Merkel and Prime Minister Monti to discuss economic conditions in Europe. This continues the President’s close consultations with European colleagues following their Camp David discussions. The Leaders agreed on the importance of steps…
WASHINGTON, DC – In today’s economy, higher education is not a luxury – it’s an imperative that leads to better jobs and a strong middle class. The President believes in creating an economy built to last that gives every hard…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: • Mignon L. Clyburn – Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission • Stephen Crawford – Governor, Board of Governors of the United States Postal Service…
For many Americans, the news of Ray Bradbury’s death immediately brought to mind images from his work, imprinted in our minds, often from a young age. His gift for storytelling reshaped our culture and expanded our world. But Ray also…
College Presidents and Leaders to Commit to Providing Prospective Students with Key Financial Information Today, Vice President Joe Biden, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Richard Cordray and Domestic Policy Council Director Cecilia…
First Lady Michelle Obama today joined The Walt Disney Company Chairman and CEO Robert A. Iger to announce that Disney will become the first major media company to introduce new standards for food advertising on programming targeting kids and families.…
On Tuesday, June 5, 2012, the President signed into law: H.R. 2415, which designates the facility of the United States Postal Service in Pittston, Pennsylvania, as the Trooper Joshua D. Miller Post Office Building; H.R. 3220, which designates the facility…
