Presidential Nomination Sent to the Senate
NOMINATION SENT TO THE SENATE: Elizabeth Ann Copeland, of Texas, to be a Judge of the United States Tax Court for a term of fifteen years, vice Diane L. Kroupa,…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Bernadette Meehan on Deputy National Security Advisor Benjamin Rhodes’ Meeting with Shwe Mann, Speaker of the Lower House of Parliament of Burma
Deputy National Security Advisor Benjamin Rhodes met today at the White House with Burma’s Speaker of the Lower House of Parliament, Shwe Mann. Mr. Rhodes and Speaker Shwe Mann discussed…
Remarks by Dr. Jill Biden at the 28th Annual Human Rights Campaign Atlanta Gala Dinner
Atlanta, Georgia May 2, 2015 Thank you, Chad, for that great introduction. Hello, Atlanta! I am so proud to be here with all of you tonight. I’d like to start…
Weekly Address: Ensuring Every Child Gets a Great Education
WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, the President reiterated his commitment to expanding access to education, and to spreading the joy of reading to more children and young adults.…
President Obama Signs Kentucky Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and ordered federal aid to supplement commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call with Prime Minister Al-Abadi of Iraq
Vice President Joe Biden spoke today with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi. The Vice President reaffirmed the US commitment under the Strategic Framework Agreement to a united, federal, and democratic…
Remarks by The First Lady at College Signing Day Event in Detroit, MI
Wayne State University Detroit, Michigan 11:48 A.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Hello, Detroit! (Applause.) How are you all feeling? (Applause.) Are you fired up? (Applause.) I want to thank you all…
Remarks by the President On World Press Freedom Day
Roosevelt Room 12:02 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, as many of you know, Sunday is World Press Freedom Day, a day in which we reaffirm the vital role that a…
Remarks by National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice at the Donald M. Payne Sr. Global Foundation Lecture Series – As Prepared for Delivery
National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice Remarks at the Donald M. Payne Sr. Global Foundation Lecture Series Seton Hall University Thursday, April 30, 2015 As Prepared Hello, Seton Hall! It’s…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: W. James McNerney, Jr. – General Trustee, Board of Trustees of…