Category: 2015

As part of the Administration’s commitment to protect our country’s significant outdoor spaces for the benefit of future generations, today President Obama will announce the creation of three new national monuments that demonstrate the wide range of historic and cultural values that make America’s public lands so beloved. The new monuments are: Berryessa Snow Mountain…

MRS. OBAMA:  I see tears.  (Laughter.)  I do.  Wow, Abby, amazing.  We’re so proud of you.  Man, good stuff!  Very good stuff. You guys, welcome to the White House.  Let’s say that again — welcome to the White House!  (Applause.) This is the whole house’s favorite event — the Kids’ State Dinner.  Look at this…

Oval Office 2:02 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  As many of you know, one of the great legacies of this incredible country of ours is our national parks and national monuments.  It is something that we pass on from generation to generation, preserving the incredible beauty of this nation, but also reminding us of the richness…

To view National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice’s video message, click HERE. I want to convey my greetings and that of President Obama and the United States of America to you, the people of South Sudan, on the occasion of the fourth anniversary of your hard-won independence. I remember so vividly the joy the world…

Dr. Jill Biden will travel to the Republic of Korea, Vietnam, and Laos on July 16-22, 2015 where she, along with Catherine Russell, U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues, will engage government and civil society partners on issues related to economic empowerment and educational opportunity for women and girls.  Dr. Biden will also travel to…

Investing in the strength of small manufacturing firms and ensuring they have access to the latest cutting-edge technologies are key pillars of the President’s strategy to accelerate progress in U.S. manufacturing and improve the competitiveness of our domestic supply chain in the 21st century. For decades, manufacturing has been essential in driving American growth and…

From the beginning of his Administration, the President has made it clear that cybersecurity is one of the most important challenges we face as a Nation.  In response, the U.S. Government has implemented a wide range of policies, both domestic and international, to improve our cyber defenses, enhance our response capabilities, and upgrade our incident…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Darlene Michele Soltys to serve on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. “Throughout her career Darlene Michele Soltys has shown unwavering integrity and an outstanding commitment to public service,” said President Obama.  “I am proud to nominate her to serve on the Superior Court of the…

Darlene Michele Soltys, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for the term of fifteen years, vice Natalia Combs Greene, retired.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts:          Mary K. Wakefield – Deputy Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services          Anthony Coscia – Director, AMTRAK Board of Directors          Matthew Rhett Jeppson – Director of the Mint, Department of the Treasury         …