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First QER Will Focus on Transmission and Distribution Infrastructure Today, President Obama signed a Memorandum directing his Administration to conduct a Quadrennial Energy Review (QER). This first QER will focus…
Trade Promotion Authority is a key part of a comprehensive strategy to increase exports and support more American jobs at higher wages, including in a stronger manufacturing sector. We welcome…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Deborah L. Birx – Ambassador at Large and Coordinator of United States…
Vice President Biden spoke today with President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region Masoud Barzani. The two discussed their support for the joint efforts by local and tribal leaders and Iraqi…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Heidi Neel Biggs, of Oregon, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National and Community Service for a term…
The United States strongly supports the efforts of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) mediators, Ambassador Seyoum Mesfin and General Lazaro Sumbeiywo, to secure a cessation of hostilities and to…
As Americans, we believe that everyone who works hard deserves a chance at opportunity, and that all our citizens deserve some basic measure of security. And so, 50 years ago,…
This morning, Vice President Biden spoke with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. The Vice President encouraged the Prime Minister to continue the Iraqi government’s outreach to local, tribal, and national…
The President spoke to Chancellor Merkel today to wish her a speedy recovery following her injury and to congratulate her on the formation of her new cabinet. The leaders noted…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Christopher P. Lu – Deputy Secretary, Department of Labor Michael W. Kempner…