Category: January 2014

This afternoon, Vice President Biden spoke with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. The Vice President spoke about the United States’ ongoing support for Iraq in its fight against Al Qaeda…

WASHINGTON, DC—In his weekly address, President Obama said that the Administration has taken another important step to protect women at college by establishing the White House Task Force on Protecting…

On Friday, January 24, 2014, the President signed into law: H.R. 3527, the “Poison Center Network Act,” which reauthorizes appropriations through Fiscal Year 2019 for Poison Control Program activities at…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced the following individuals will serve in key White House posts: David Simas, Assistant to the President and Director of the Office of Political…

East Room 5:30 P.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, welcome to the White House. My name is Joe Biden. I work for President Obama. (Laughter.) Best job I ever had.…

Subway Washington, D.C. 11:17 A.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Hey, everybody. How are you all doing? CHILDREN: Good. MRS. OBAMA: Are you as hungry as I am? I am starving. (Laughter.)…

Following First-Ever White House Convening on Food Marketing to Children, SUBWAY® Announces Strongest Effort Yet to Encourage Kids to Pile on the Veggies WASHINGTON, DC – Today, First Lady Michelle…

Vice President Biden called Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych today to urge an immediate de-escalation in the standoff between protesters and security forces in downtown Kyiv. The Vice President urged President…

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Alaska and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe…

I welcome today’s signing of a cessation of hostilities agreement in South Sudan, which is a critical first step toward building a lasting peace. Now, South Sudan’s leaders need to…