Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 26
On Monday, January 12, 2015, the President signed into law: H.R. 26, the “Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2015,” which extends authorization of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program…
President Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to the Plurinational State of Bolivia to Attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Evo Morales Ayma
President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to La Paz, Bolivia to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Evo Morales Ayma, President of the Plurinational State…
FACT SHEET: Administration Takes Steps Forward on Climate Action Plan by Announcing Actions to Cut Methane Emissions
The Obama Administration is committed to taking responsible steps to address climate change and help ensure a cleaner, more stable environment for future generations. As part of that effort, today,…
FACT SHEET: White House Unveils New Steps to Strengthen Working Families Across America
Tomorrow, the President will unveil new proposals to strengthen the middle class by giving working families the flexibility to balance their families and jobs and giving all Americans the opportunity…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Publication of Regulatory Changes regarding Cuba
Last month, President Obama announced historic changes to our Cuba policy, beginning the process of normalization between our countries, and announcing his commitment to ease restrictions on American citizens and…
Vice President Biden Announces $25 Million in Funding for Cybersecurity Education at HBCUs
Today, Vice President Biden, Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz, and White House Science Advisor John Holdren are traveling to Norfolk State University in Norfolk, Virginia to announce that the Department…
Readout of the President’s Call with Chancellor Merkel of Germany
The President spoke today with Chancellor Merkel of Germany regarding developments in Ukraine. The two leaders discussed their support for a robust package of international financing for Ukraine as it…
FACT SHEET: Increasing Investment in U.S. Roads, Ports and Drinking Water Systems Through Innovative Financing
Improve access to USDA credit programs: The Initiative will also focus on opportunities to leverage private sector financing against the over $30 billion in existing USDA programs and resources to…
FACT SHEET: U.S.-United Kingdom Cybersecurity Cooperation
The United States and the United Kingdom agree that the cyber threat is one of the most serious economic and national security challenges that our nations face. Every day foreign…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Adewale Adeyemo, of California, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, vice Marisa Lago. Brian James Egan, of Maryland, to be Legal Adviser of…