Statement by the President
It’s no coincidence that the rise of the middle class in America coincided in large part with the rise of unions – workers who organized together for higher wages, better…
Statement by the Vice President on the March 9 Letter From Republican Senators to the Islamic Republic of Iran
I served in the United States Senate for thirty-six years. I believe deeply in its traditions, in its value as an institution, and in its indispensable constitutional role in the…
FACT SHEET: A Student Aid Bill of Rights: Taking Action to Ensure Strong Consumer Protections for Student Loan Borrowers
Higher education continues to be the single most important investment students can make in their own futures. Five years ago this month, President Obama signed student loan reform into law,…
Op-Ed by the Vice President on the Administration’s Efforts to Assist Countries in Central America
In an op-ed published in The Hill, the Vice President outlines the Administration’s commitment to Central America. The op-ed can be found HERE. Investing in a secure, stable Central America…
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Dr. Jill Biden at SXSWedu 2015
Good morning! It is so wonderful to be back in Austin. Thank you Christopher for that kind introduction, and I couldn’t agree more with what you said: Not only should…
Letter from the President — Russian Fisheries
Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) In accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.), I transmit herewith an Agreement between the Government of…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Edward L. Ayers – Member, National Council on the Humanities David…
Readout of the Vice President’s Call with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko
Vice President Joe Biden spoke today with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko regarding the situation in the east, additional non-lethal U.S. security assistance to Ukraine, and new sanctions on Russian-backed separatists…
ADVISORY: President Obama to Host Second White House Film Festival
WASHINGTON – On March 20, 2015 President Obama will host the second-annual White House Student Film Festival. This year’s competition was an opportunity for K-12 students to produce short films…
Notice — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Iran
NOTICE – – – – – – – CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO IRAN On March 15, 1995, by Executive Order 12957, the President declared a national…