Deputy National Security Advisor Denis McDonough concluded a productive trip to Bahrain, Qatar, and Afghanistan, during which he consulted with key counterparts on a range of issues of mutual concern. During his visit to Bahrain May 29-30, Mr. McDonough met…
Category: Statement and Releases
The full text of the op-ed by President Barack Obama is printed below. The piece was published today in Military.com, Military Times and Stars and Stripes. Keeping faith with Vietnam veterans By President Obama Today, all across America, we’re coming…
Accepts Honor During Visit with First Female Navy Submariners As part of the Joining Forces initiative to honor, recognize and serve military families, today at the White House President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama met with the U.S. Navy’s…
This Memorial Day, we honor the men and women who have defended our nation, and mark the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. On Memorial Day, President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama will participate in an event at Arlington…
On Friday, May 25, 2012, the President signed into law: H.R. 4045, which authorizes a modification to the award of Post‑Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence administrative absence days for certain members of the reserve components; and H.R. 4967, the “Temporary Bankruptcy Judgeships…
President Obama will welcome President Benigno Aquino of the Philippines to the White House on Friday, June 8, 2012. The Philippines is a long-standing friend and ally of the United States, and the President looks forward to discussing with President…
With only 37 days left to stop student loan interest rates from doubling on July 1, Senate Republicans still have not proven that they’re serious about resolving this problem. For the second time this month, they voted to ask millions…
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 severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding during the period of…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: • Greta C. Holtz – Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman, Department of State • Alexander M. Laskaris – Ambassador to the Republic…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Greta Christine Holtz, of Maryland, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Sultanate of Oman. Alexander Mark…
