Category: May2015

NOMINATION SENT TO THE SENATE: Karen Bollinger DeSalvo, of Louisiana, to be an Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services, vice Howard K. Koh, resigned. Jennifer Zimdahl Galt, of Colorado,…

Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1622(d), provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency, unless, within 90 days prior…

NOTICE – – – – – – – CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO ACTIONS OF THE GOVERNMENT OF SYRIA On May 11, 2004, pursuant to his authority…

Vice President Joe Biden spoke today with Republic of Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades about the conflict settlement process, bilateral relations, and the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The Vice President underscored the importance…

Michelle and I were saddened to learn of the passing of Former Congressman and Speaker of the House Jim Wright. Jim represented the people of his beloved Texas for over…

This morning, Vice President Joe Biden hosted Iraqi Kurdistan Regional President Masoud Barzani at the Naval Observatory for breakfast. The Vice President underscored the United States’ strong commitment to working…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Karen DeSalvo – Assistant Secretary for Health, Department of Health and…

WASHINGTON, DC – On Monday, May 11th, the White House will bring together emerging entrepreneurs from across the United States and around the world to highlight the importance of investing…

Rose Garden *Please see below for a correction, marked with an asterisk. 11:57 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. As Americans, we are blessed with the strongest military the world…

The Congressional Republican budget conference agreement that Senate Republicans passed this evening serves as a reminder of what Republicans in the House and Senate can agree on: underfunding investments that…