Message to the Congress — FY 2015 District of Columbia Budget and Financial Plan
TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Pursuant to my constitutional authority and as contemplated by section 446 of the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act as amended…
Readout of the President’s Call with President Francois Hollande of France
President Obama spoke by phone today with President Francois Hollande of France to discuss the P5+1 nuclear negotiations with Iran and the situation in Ukraine. The Presidents reaffirmed their commitment…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Bernadette Meehan on Recent Violence in Yemen
The United States strongly condemns today’s horrific terrorist attacks in Yemen that reportedly killed over 130 people and left hundreds of others wounded. We express our condolences to the families…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Francine Berman, of New York, to be a Member of the National Council on the Humanities for a term expiring January 26, 2020, vice Gary…
Readout of the President’s Call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel
President Obama spoke today by telephone with Prime Minister Netanyahu to congratulate the Prime Minister on his party’s success in winning a plurality of Knesset seats. The President emphasized the…
Readout of the President’s Call with President Beji Caid Essebsi of Tunisia
President Obama spoke today with President Beji Caid Essebsi of Tunisia to offer condolences and support following the March 18 terrorist attack against the National Bardo Museum in Tunis. President…
President Obama Announces New “Call to Arts” Initiative as Part of his National Call To Service
AFI and SAG-AFTRA Answer the President’s Call to Service and Pledge to Work Toward One Million Hours of Mentorship in Support of the Next Generation of Storytellers Washington, DC –…
Statement by the President on U.S. Citizens Detained or Missing in Iran
The spirit of family is deeply woven into all of the rich cultural traditions of the Nowruz holiday. It is a time for reuniting and rejoicing with loved ones and…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 1213
On Friday, March 20, 2015, the President signed into law: H.R. 1213, the “Office of Compliance Administrative and Technical Corrections Act of 2015,” which provides an additional two-year term to…
Statement by the President on the Passing of Lucy Coffey
In 1943, a supermarket worker in Dallas named Lucy Coffey left behind her home and her job to answer her country’s call. In her two years with the Women’s Army…