Today I have signed into law H.R. 1540, the “National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012.” I have signed the Act chiefly because it authorizes funding for the defense of the United States and its interests abroad, crucial services…
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The United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have signed a government-to-government agreement under the Foreign Military Sales program to provide advanced F-15SA combat aircraft to the Royal Saudi Air Force. Valued at $29.4 billion, this agreement includes production…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System: • Jerome H. (Jay) Powell, Governor, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System • Jeremy C.…
I want to thank Senator Nelson for his years of service representing the people of Nebraska, first as Governor and then for more than a decade in the United States Senate. Over the course of his career, Ben’s commitment to…
Michelle and I send our warmest wishes to all those celebrating Kwanzaa this holiday season. Today marks the beginning of the week-long celebration honoring African American heritage and culture through the seven principles of Kwanzaa — unity, self determination, collective…
Vice President Biden spoke by phone today with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. The Vice President also spoke yesterday with Kurdistan Regional Government President Massoud Barzani. The Vice President offered condolences on the recent violence in Baghdad, exchanged views with…
We condemn this senseless violence and tragic loss of life on Christmas Day. We offer our sincere condolences to the Nigerian people and especially those who lost family and loved ones. We have been in contact with Nigerian officials about…
On Friday, December 23, 2011, the President signed into law: H.R. 2055 – “Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012.” S. 278 – “Sugar Loaf Fire Protection District Land Exchange Act of 2011”, which Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to exchange approximately five…
On Friday, December 23, 2011, the President signed into law: H.R. 3765 – “Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Vice President Biden announced that Kathleen S. Tighe will chair the Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board (RATB), replacing Earl Devaney, who will retire on December 31st, 2011. “Under Earl Devaney’s leadership, the Recovery Accountability and Transparency…
