Statement by the Press Secretary on the Passing of Dr. Martin Salia
We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of Dr. Martin Salia, who succumbed this morning to Ebola at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, despite the…
Statement by the President on Attack in Jerusalem
I strongly condemn today’s terrorist attack on worshipers at a synagogue in Jerusalem, which killed four innocent people, including U.S. citizens Aryeh Kupinsky, Cary William Levine, and Mosheh Twersky, and…
Readout of the Vice President’s Meeting with Czech Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka
Vice President Joe Biden met today with Czech Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka to discuss bilateral relations, the crisis in Ukraine, and European energy security. The Vice President expressed appreciation for…
Statement by the Press Secretary on S. 1086
On Wednesday, November 19, 2014, the President signed into law: S. 1086, the “Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2014,” which reauthorizes and reforms the State block grant…
Statement by National Security Council Spokesperson Bernadette Meehan on President Obama’s Meeting with Prince Mitib bin Abdallah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud
President Obama met today at the White House with Prince Mitib bin Abdallah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, the Saudi Minister of the National Guard, to discuss our shared interests…
Readout of the Vice President’s Meeting with King Mohammed VI of Morocco
Vice President Joe Biden and His Majesty King Mohammed VI met today and reaffirmed the strategic alliance between the United States and Morocco and our enduring friendship, which dates back…
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 Matthew Butler – Nominee for Commissioner, Election Assistance Commission Mark R.…
Presidential Nominations and Withdrawal Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Matthew Stuart Butler, of Ohio, to be a Member of the Election Assistance Commission for a term expiring December 12, 2015, vice Rosemary E. Rodriguez,…
President Obama Presents the National Medals of Science & National Medals of Technology and Innovation
Announces new commitments in support of his Educate to Innovate campaign Washington, D.C. – Today at a White House ceremony, President Obama will honor the newest recipients of the National…
Readout of the Vice President’s Call with Latvian Prime Minister Laimdota Straujuma
Vice President Joe Biden spoke today with Latvian Prime Minister Laimdota Straujuma about bilateral relations, the crisis in Ukraine, and European energy security. The Vice President congratulated Straujuma for her…