Earlier today, Vice President Biden called President Karzai to get an update on the situation in Afghanistan and to underscore our ongoing commitment to Afghanistan, including our efforts to protect Afghan civilians. President Karzai was appreciative of the call, reiterating…
Category: Statement and Releases
The full text of the op-ed by President Barack Obama is printed below. The piece titled, “Jobs at Top of Latin America Agenda” was published in today’s USA Today. The text can be read online HERE. Jobs at top of…
On Friday, March 18, 2011, the President signed into law: H.J. Res. 48, which provides FY 2011 appropriations through Friday, April 8, 2011, for continuing projects and activities of the Federal Government.
I strongly condemn the violence that has taken place in Yemen today and call on President Saleh to adhere to his public pledge to allow demonstrations to take place peacefully. Those responsible for today’s violence must be held accountable. The…
Washington, D.C. – The Vice President announced today that Shailagh Murray will serve as his Communications Director, starting next month. She succeeds Jay Carney, who was appointed by the President to be the White House Press Secretary. Murray comes to…
WASHINGTON, DC – The Council of Economic Advisers today released its latest quarterly report on the economic impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The report shows that the Recovery Act continues to play a key role in supporting…
Following the successful adoption today of UN Security Council Resolution 1973 on Libya, President Obama called Prime Minister David Cameron of the United Kingdom and President Nicolas Sarkozy of France. The leaders agreed that Libya must immediately comply with all…
Gineen Maria Bresso, of Florida, to be a Member of the Election Assistance Commission for a term expiring December 12, 2013. (Reappointment) Anthony Bryk, of California, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the National Board for…
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Illinois and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by a severe winter storm and snowstorm during the period of January…
Michelle and I were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jim Tyree. Jim was a quintessential Chicagoan, a South Side kid from humble roots who worked his way to the top but never left the city behind. He…
