Category: Nov 2015

Vice President Joe Biden spoke today with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko about implementation of the Minsk agreements, economic reforms, and anti-corruption initiatives. The Vice President congratulated President Poroshenko on the…

NOTICE – – – – – – – NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ENTER INTO THE TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT Consistent with section 106(a)(1)(A) of the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability…

Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) Consistent with section 106(a)(1)(A) of the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 (Public Law 114-26, Title I; the “Trade Priorities Act”),…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Vik Edwin Stoll as a Judge to the United States Tax Court. “Vik has demonstrated unwavering integrity and…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Karen Brevard Stewart – Ambassador to the Republic of the Marshall…

On Thursday, November 5, 2015, the President signed into law: H.R. 313, the “Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act of 2015,” which provides leave to newly-hired Federal employees who are veterans…

National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice met today with Israeli National Security Advisor Yossi Cohen at the White House in advance of President Obama’s meeting next week with Israeli Prime…

Today, President Obama signed into law H.R. 774, the “Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act.” This bi-partisan legislation will advance U.S. efforts to prevent illegally harvested fish from entering…

Reagan Building Washington, D.C. 4:10 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Am I supposed to make remarks first, or are you going to say something? MS. SCHIMMEL: I think you can do…

Qatar National Convention Center Doha, Qatar 9:35 A.M. AST MRS. OBAMA: Thank you so much, Michal. Good morning, everyone. It is truly a pleasure and an honor to be here…