Statement by Vice President Biden on the Budget Deal
Over the last seven years, our economy has gone from crisis to recovery to the cusp of resurgence. The budget and tax agreement that Congress negotiated this week will help…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.J.Res. 76, H.R. 2270, H.R. 2297, H.R. 2693, H.R. 2820, H.R. 3594, H.R. 3831, H.R. 4246, S. 614, S. 808, S. 1090 and S. 1461
On Friday, December 18, 2015, the President signed into law: H.J.Res. 76, which provides that the second regular session of the 114th Congress will begin at noon on Monday, January…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 2029
On Friday, December 18, 2015, the President signed into law: H.R. 2029 – the “Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016,” which provides fiscal year 2016 full-year appropriations through September 30, 2016 for…
Letter From The President– Emergency Designations in Accordance with the Consolidated Appropriations Act with respect to Overseas Contingency Operations/Global War on Terrorism Funds
Dear Mr. Speaker: (Mr. President:) In accordance with section 6 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (the “Act”), I hereby designate for Overseas Contingency Operations/Global War on Terrorism all funding…
Letter From The President– OCO Designation and IMF Emergency Designation
Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) In accordance with language in Title IX of Division K of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (the “Act”), I hereby designate as emergency requirements…
Readout of the President’s Call with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
President Obama spoke today by phone with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The President expressed his appreciation for the United Arab Emirates’ commitment…
Statement by the President on the Anniversary of Cuba Policy Changes
One year ago, I announced that after more than 50 years, America would change its relationship with Cuba and put the interests of the people of both countries before the…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Adam H. Sterling – Ambassador to the Slovak Republic, Department of…
President Obama Announces Another Key Administration Post
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Mike Johanns – Member, Board of Directors of the Millennium…
Statement by the President after Briefing at the National Counterterrorism Center
McLean, Virginia 12:58 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: As President and Commander in Chief, my highest priority is the security of the American people. And on a regular basis, I convene…