Category: Oct 2015

TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Pursuant to section 233(e)(1) of the Social Security Act, as amended by the Social Security Amendments of 1977 (Public Law 95-216, 42 U.S.C.…

Thursday, October 8, 2015 The White House * 11:00 AM ET – The First Lady will honor the 2015 class of the National Student Poets Program (NSPP), the nation’s highest…

Department of Agriculture Washington, D.C. 12:02 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, yesterday we announced a new trade agreement across the Asia Pacific region that reflects American values and gives our…

President Obama is committed to protecting the ocean and its marine ecosystems. The Administration has launched landmark initiatives and policies to protect and preserve some of our country’s most special…

I’ve spent every day of my presidency fighting to grow our economy and strengthen our middle class. That means making sure our workers have a fair shot to get ahead…

Today, the United States reached agreement with its eleven partner countries, concluding negotiations of the Trans-Pacific Partnership. The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is a new, high-standard trade agreement that levels the…

Tuesday, October 6, 2015 REMINDER TO RSVP: The White House * 2:30 PM ET – The First Lady will welcome local students for the annual fall harvest of the White…

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of South Carolina and ordered federal aid to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Todd C. Chapman, of Texas, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United…

Michelle and I were saddened to hear of the passing of author, philosopher, and activist Grace Lee Boggs. Grace dedicated her life to serving and advocating for the rights of…