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  United States Naval Academy Annapolis, Maryland 10:20 A.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT:  I don’t want to give the wrong speech here.  (Laughter.)  You already heard one, you don’t need two. Folks, it’s an honor to be here.  Governor McAuliffe, special congratulations to you, old buddy.  Your son Jack, top 10 percent, head of an…

  Today’s bipartisan Senate vote is an important step toward ensuring the United States can negotiate and enforce strong, high-standards trade agreements. If done right, these agreements are vital to expanding opportunities for the middle class, leveling the playing field for American workers, and establishing rules for the global economy that help our businesses grow…

  On Friday, May 22, 2015, the President signed into law: H.R. 606, the “Don’t Tax Our Fallen Public Safety Heroes Act,”which excludes from gross income for Federal income tax purposes certain compensation from Federal or State programs received when a public safety officer has died or become permanently and totally disabled as a result…

  My friend and mentor, Congressman Tom Lantos, often said that “the veneer of civilization is paper-thin. We are its guardians, and we can never rest.” Recent attacks targeting Jews in Brussels, Paris, Copenhagen – and even here at home – make clear that the danger of anti-Semitism is very much still with us. In…

  Oval Office 11:40 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA:  It is a great pleasure to welcome back President Caid Essebsi to the Oval Office.  We had the opportunity to meet early in the aftermath of the political transition that had begun in Tunisia.  And it was very gratifying to hear about the excellent progress that’s been…

  Cabinet Room 2:21 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Well, today, I have the opportunity to welcome two of the newest members of our Cabinet who haven’t had a chance to be at a Cabinet meeting before — our new Secretary of Defense Ash Carter, and our new Attorney General Loretta Lynch.  We want to give…

  The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of West Virginia and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by the severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides during the period of April 13-15, 2015. Federal funding is available to state and eligible local governments…

  The United States and Tunisia have enjoyed a strong diplomatic relationship for more than 200 years.  In 1799, the United States concluded its first agreement of friendship and trade with Tunisia, establishing the first American consulate in Tunis in 1800.  Since that time, Tunisia and the United States have continued to foster growing ties…

  WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Denise Turner Roth as Administrator of the General Services Administration. President Obama said, “As Acting Administrator and Deputy Administrator, Denise led the General Services Administration to become more efficient, innovative and effective. Denise is a capable leader whose experiences in management will…

  WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Edward L. Stanton III to serve on the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee. “I am pleased to nominate Mr. Stanton to serve on the United States District Court bench,” said President Obama. “I am confident he will serve the American people with…