Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Mario Cordero, of California, to be a Federal Maritime Commissioner for the term expiring June 30, 2019. (Reappointment) Daniel R. Elliott, III, of Ohio, to…
FACT SHEET: Broadband That Works: Promoting Competition & Local Choice In Next-Generation Connectivity
Last November, the President outlined his plan to keep the Internet open to new competition and innovation by safeguarding net neutrality — which will help ensure no one company can…
Readout of the Vice President’s Call with Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk
Vice President Joe Biden spoke today with Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk regarding the situation in eastern Ukraine, additional U.S. financial assistance for Ukraine, and efforts to promote the Minsk…
Vice President Biden to Host Caribbean Energy Security Summit
Vice President Biden will host the first ever Caribbean Energy Security Summit in Washington, DC on January 26, 2015. The Vice President looks forward to welcoming Caribbean leaders and representatives…
Readout of the President’s Call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel
President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke today by phone about recent developments in the P5+1 negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program and Israeli-Palestinian relations following the Palestinian application…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 26
On Monday, January 12, 2015, the President signed into law: H.R. 26, the “Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2015,” which extends authorization of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program…
President Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to the Plurinational State of Bolivia to Attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Evo Morales Ayma
President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to La Paz, Bolivia to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Evo Morales Ayma, President of the Plurinational State…
FACT SHEET: Administration Takes Steps Forward on Climate Action Plan by Announcing Actions to Cut Methane Emissions
The Obama Administration is committed to taking responsible steps to address climate change and help ensure a cleaner, more stable environment for future generations. As part of that effort, today,…
FACT SHEET: White House Unveils New Steps to Strengthen Working Families Across America
Tomorrow, the President will unveil new proposals to strengthen the middle class by giving working families the flexibility to balance their families and jobs and giving all Americans the opportunity…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Publication of Regulatory Changes regarding Cuba
Last month, President Obama announced historic changes to our Cuba policy, beginning the process of normalization between our countries, and announcing his commitment to ease restrictions on American citizens and…