The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of West Virginia and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by several storms, tornados, flooding, mudslides, and landslides during the period…
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The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Tennessee 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…
Nearly one hundred and fifty years ago, in issuing the Emancipation Proclamation, President Abraham Lincoln reaffirmed the commitment of the United States to the enduring cause of freedom. Then as now, we remain steadfast in our resolve to see that…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama signed an Executive Order that will establish the White House Council on Strong Cities, Strong Communities (SC2). The Council will build on the SC2 pilot initiative launched June 2011 aimed at creating new partnerships…
Attached is text of a letter from the President to the Chairmen and Ranking Members of the House and Senate Committees on Armed Services and Appropriations and the Chairmen and Ranking Members of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and…
WASHINGTON, DC – Vice President Biden will deliver three commencement addresses this spring at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point on May 26, Cypress Bay High School in Weston, Florida on June 4, and Tallwood High School in Virginia…
Today, President Obama and Prime Minister Cameron reaffirmed their commitment to deliver the best possible support for the men and women of our Armed Forces, our veterans and their families through the U.S.-UK Task Force, which was established during the…
The U.S. and UK have a long history of collaboration in science and technology, reflecting the two nations’ mutual recognition that research and development—along with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education—are essential elements of economic prosperity, enhanced health, environmental sustainability,…
Today, President Obama and Prime Minister Cameron reaffirmed the vital partnership between our two nations on cybersecurity. Recognizing there are few areas where partnership across borders is more urgent or necessary, the President and Prime Minister noted with satisfaction the…
Today President Obama and Prime Minister Cameron reaffirmed their commitment to continue close cooperation on defense as the United States and United Kingdom build their Armed Forces for the future. The U.S. and UK share an unprecedented defense relationship that…
