Month: February 2014

Today, the President will visit East Lansing, Michigan and deliver remarks on the importance of the Farm Bill to America’s economy. As the President prepares to travel to Michigan State…

In a call today with Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades, Vice President Biden expressed appreciation for the Republic of Cyprus as a key partner in a vital region. The Vice President…

WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Mark Green – Member, Board of Directors of the Millennium Challenge…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Bob Work – Deputy Secretary of Defense, Department of Defense Cassandra…

On Friday, February 7, 2014, the President signed into law: H.R. 2642, the “Agriculture Act of 2014,” which extends, expands, or modifies Federal agriculture and nutrition programs, including farm income…

President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russian Federation. Presidential Delegation to the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games…

Washington Hilton Washington, D.C. 9:11 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Please, everyone have a seat. Giving all praise and honor to God, who brought us here this morning. Thank…

Oval Office 2:22 P.M. EST PRESIDENT OBAMA: It’s a great pleasure to welcome President Martelly of Haiti to the Oval Office. Our two countries really brought about the trend towards…

Today, the President declared an emergency in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and ordered federal aid to supplement commonwealth and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from a…

It is disappointing that Republicans in the Senate chose to again deny emergency unemployment insurance for 1.7 million Americans who need this vital lifeline to support their families as they…