President Obama Signs Alaska Disaster Declaration
President Obama Signs Alaska Disaster Declaration The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Alaska and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts…
President Obama Signs New York Disaster Declaration
President Obama Signs New York Disaster Declaration The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of New York and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Martin J. Gruenberg, Chairman, Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance…
Obama Administration Establishes White House Rural Council to Strengthen Rural Communities
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The White House today announced the establishment of the first White House Rural Council. While rural communities face challenges, they also present economic potential. To address these…
Readout of the President’s Meeting with President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria
President Obama and President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria met at the White House on Wednesday, June 8 and reaffirmed the strong bilateral partnership between the two countries. The President personally…
Statement from the President on the Resignation of Mike Leiter
Mike Leiter’s entire career has been one of service to our Nation and I know his decision to leave the National Counterterrorism Center was undoubtedly a difficult one for him.…
Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Arnold A. Chacón, of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting With His Highness Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince of Bahrain
The Vice President met today with His Highness Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince of Bahrain. The Vice President reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to our longstanding partnership with…
Readout of the President’s Meeting with President Ali Bongo Ondimba of Gabon
President Obama and President Ali Bongo Ondimba of Gabon met today and discussed a wide range of multilateral and regional issues, including security, environmental protection and the economy. The Presidents…
President Obama and Skills for America’s Future Partners Announce Initiatives Critical to Improving Manufacturing Workforce
Efforts by Leading Manufacturers will help prepare 500,000 Workers for Cutting-Edge Manufacturing Jobs Today at Northern Virginia Community College, President Obama will announce a major expansion of Skills for America’s…