Statement by the President
Today, Senate Republicans overwhelmingly blocked the Paycheck Fairness Act – preventing it from even receiving an honest debate, let alone a simple yes-or-no vote. The Paycheck Fairness Act is commonsense…
Readout of the Vice President’s Meetings on Workforce Development and Job-Driven Training
As part of Vice President Biden’s ongoing work to improve America’s training programs, the Vice President hosted a conference call today with National Governors Association (NGA) leadership to discuss workforce…
Remarks by the President on Equal Pay for Equal Work
East Room 11:58 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. (Applause.) All right. Well, thanks to my friend, Lilly Ledbetter, not only for that introduction but for fighting for a…
Readout of the Vice President’s Call with Prime Minister Robert Fico of Slovakia
In a telephone call this afternoon, Vice President Biden and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico consulted on the ongoing crisis in Ukraine and related issues of bilateral and regional concern.…
Readout of the Vice President’s Meeting with Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic of Montenegro
Vice President Biden met today with Montenegrin Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic at the White House. Vice President Biden praised Montenegro as a valuable partner to the United States and contributor…
Remarks by the President on Opportunity for All — Bladensburg High School
Bladensburg High School Bladensburg, Maryland 11:35 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Mustangs! (Applause.) Fantastic. Well, everybody have a seat. Have a seat. Thank you, Leah, for the great introduction. Give…
Remarks by the President, Vice President, and SBA Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet at Swearing-In Ceremony
South Court Auditorium 3:35 P.M EDT THE PRESIDENT: All right, everybody please have a seat. I just wanted to stop by and congratulate Maria on officially being sworn in as…
Statement by the President
The Maryland Legislature did the right thing for its workers today by increasing the state minimum wage to $10.10 an hour. Maryland’s important action is a reminder that many states,…
Notice — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Somalia
NOTICE – – – – – – – CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO SOMALIA On April 12, 2010, by Executive Order 13536, I declared a national emergency…
Message — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Somalia
TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days…