Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Lanhee J. Chen, of California, to be a Member of the Social Security Advisory Board for a term expiring September 30, 2018, vice Mark J.…
Readout of the President’s Calls to the Congressional Leadership
This evening, the President placed separate calls to Senate Majority Leader Reid, Senate Minority Leader McConnell, Speaker Boehner and Democratic Leader Pelosi. The President made clear that Congress has two…
President Obama Signs New Mexico Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of New Mexico and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 1412, H.R. 3092 and H.R. 3210
On Monday, September 30, 2013, the President signed into law: H.R. 1412, the “Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2013,” which extends certain expiring authorities affecting veterans and…
President Obama gets “tough” on coal power plants, standards apply only to new ones
President Obama will now implement tough requirements for new coal-based power plants imposing strict limits on the amount of pollution that these plants are said to emit, and which affect…
Weekly Address: Averting a Government Shutdown and Expanding Access to Affordable Healthcare
WASHINGTON, DC— In this week’s address, President Obama said that on October 1st, a big part of the Affordable Care Act will go live and give uninsured Americans the same…
Statement by the Press Secretary
Today Republicans in the House of Representatives moved to shut down the government. Congress has two jobs to do: pass budgets and pay the bills it has racked up. Republicans…
Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Singh of India after Bilateral Meeting
Oval Office 12:40 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, I’ve asked for Prime Minister Singh’s indulgence to begin my remarks on the issue of Syria. As many of you are now…
Statement by the President
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:42 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Before I discuss the situation in Congress, let me say a few things about two important…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting with President Nicos Anastasiades of Cyprus
Vice President Biden met today with the President of the Republic of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades. The Vice President expressed appreciation for Cyprus as a strong partner in support of international…