Thirteen recipients from across the country visit White House to receive Presidential award for exemplary service to their fellow citizens WASHINGTON, DC – On October 20, 2011, President Obama will welcome to the White House the 13 recipients of the…
Category: Statement and Releases
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Elizabeth M. Cousens, of Washington, to be Representative of the United States of America on the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations, with the rank of Ambassador. Elizabeth M. Cousens, of Washington, to…
President Obama spoke to King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia today about the successful disruption of the Iranian-directed conspiracy to assassinate the Saudi Arabian Ambassador in Washington, DC. The President and the King agreed that this plot represents a flagrant violation…
Please see attached for a letter signed by 25 Florida mayors urging Congress to pass the American Jobs Act.
Today, the Obama Administration announced the selection of 14 infrastructure projects around the country that will be expedited through permitting and environmental review processes, an important next step in the Administration’s efforts to improve the efficiency of federal reviews needed…
The United States is deeply disappointed with the conviction and sentencing of former Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Tymoshenko through a politically motivated prosecution. The charges against Mrs. Tymoshenko and the conduct of her trial, as well as the prosecution…
The White House will open its gardens and grounds to visitors on Saturday, October 15th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and on Sunday, October 16th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Visitors can view the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, Rose…
Please see attached for a letter to Congressional Leadership, signed by 16 Democratic governors, on the American Jobs Act.
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Adam Gamoran, of Wisconsin, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the National Board for Education Sciences for a term expiring November 28, 2015. (Reappointment) Judith D. Singer, of Massachusetts, to be…
Vice President Biden welcomed Prime Minister of Montenegro Igor Luksic to the White House today. The two discussed issues of mutual interest in our strong bilateral relationship. The Vice President affirmed U.S. support for Montenegro’s NATO and European Union aspirations…
