Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Edward L. Ayers, of Virginia, to be a Member of the National Council on the Humanities for a term expiring January 26, 2020, vice David…
Statement by the Press Secretary on Approval of a New IMF Program for Ukraine
We welcome today’s approval by the IMF board of a new four-year $17.5 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for Ukraine. The EFF, which is underpinned by an ambitious series of…
FACT SHEET: Wind Vision Report Highlights Long Term Benefits of Investing in America’s Wind Energy Industry
As a key part of President Obama’s Climate Action Plan, the wind power industry supports more than 50,000 American jobs and supplies enough energy to power 16 million homes. Building…
Statement by the President on the Passing of Reverend Willie T. Barrow
Reverend Willie T. Barrow was a Civil Rights icon and a Chicago institution, a “Little Warrior” in pursuit of justice for all God’s children. In 1936, when she was just…
Readout of the President’s Video Conference with President Ashraf Ghani of Afghanistan
Today, the President spoke with President Ashraf Ghani of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan by video conference, along with Chief Executive Officer Dr. Abdullah Abdullah. The President encouraged accelerated Afghan…
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: Ian C. Kelly – Ambassador to Georgia, Department of State Patricia…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Bernadette Meehan on National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice’s Meeting with Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier of Germany
National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice met today with Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier of Germany. Germany is playing an increasing and valuable role in global affairs, and this is a…
President Obama Signs Maine Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Maine and ordered federal aid to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call with President Dilma Rousseff of Brazil
The Vice President and Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff spoke on the phone this morning to review joint efforts to advance dialogue and cooperation between the United States and Brazil on…
Press Gaggle by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Eric Schultz en route Phoenix, AZ, 3/13/2015
Aboard Air Force One En Route Phoenix, Arizona 10:45 A.M. PDT MR. SCHULTZ: Welcome aboard Air Force one en route to Phoenix, where the President later today will host a…