Notice of Continuation Concerning Cuba
On March 1, 1996, by Proclamation 6867, a national emergency was declared to address the disturbance or threatened disturbance of international relations caused by the February 24, 1996, destruction by…
President Barack Obama Today Announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Kyiv, Ukraine to Attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Viktor Yanukovych, President-elect of Ukraine on February 25, 2010
The Honorable General James L. Jones, USMC (Ret), National Security Advisor to the President, will lead the delegation. MEMBERS OF THE PRESIDENTIAL DELEGATION: The Honorable John F. Tefft, U.S. Ambassador…
Statement by President Obama on Cloture Vote on Senate Jobs Bill
The American people want to see Washington put aside partisan differences and make progress on jobs, and today the Senate took one important step forward in doing that. I’m grateful…
President Obama Calls for New Steps to Prepare America’s Children for Success in College and Careers
WASHINGTON, DC – Today at a meeting with our nation’s governors, President Obama outlined new steps to better prepare America’s children for college and the workplace. The President is calling…
Statement from the President on Credit Card Bill Implementation
Today, the major reforms of the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act that I signed into law last spring take effect, marking a significant turning point for American consumers.…
Statement by the President on the Passing of Alexander Haig
Today we mourn the loss of Alexander Haig, a great American who served our country with distinction. General Haig exemplified our finest warrior-diplomat tradition of those who dedicate their lives…
President Obama Signs Maryland Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Maryland and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by a…
Letter from the President to Congressional Committee Leadership
Dear Mr. Chairman: (Dear Representative:) (Dear Senator:) In response to the requirement of section 1116 of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 (Public Law 111-32), and in order to keep the…
President Obama Announces Help for Hardest Hit Housing Markets
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA — Today, President Obama, with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, announced funding for innovative measures to help families in the states that have been hit the hardest…
President Obama, Department of Education Announce Race to the Top High School Commencement Challenge
WASHINGTON – The White House and the Department of Education announced today the first annual Race to the Top High School Commencement Challenge, inviting public schools across the country to…