Notice to Congress — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Situation in or in Relation to the Democratic Republic of the Congo
NOTICE – – – – – – – CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO THE SITUATION IN OR IN RELATION TO THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO On…
Statement by the President on the Death of Benjamin Bradlee
For Benjamin Bradlee, journalism was more than a profession – it was a public good vital to our democracy. A true newspaperman, he transformed the Washington Post into one of…
Readout of the President’s Call with Prime Minister Tony Abbott of Australia
President Obama spoke with Australian Prime Minister Abbott last night to discuss the situation in Iraq, the Ebola epidemic, and the upcoming G-20 Summit in Brisbane, Australia. The President thanked…
Readout of the President’s Call to Prime Minister Harper of Canada
President Obama spoke by phone with Prime Minister Stephen Harper to express the American people’s solidarity with Canada in the wake of attacks on Canadian Forces in Quebec on October…
Readout of the President’s Video Conference with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani
Today, the President spoke with President Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan by video conference, along with his Chief Executive Officer Dr. Abdullah. The President again commended…
Readout of the Vice President’s Meeting with German Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel
Vice President Joe Biden met with German Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel today at the White House to discuss bilateral relations and common challenges such as ISIL, Ebola, and Russia’s continued…
Readout of President Obama’s Call with Texas Presbyterian Hospital Workers
Today, President Obama convened a telephone call with healthcare workers at Texas Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas to thank them for their courage and perseverance in dealing with the first cases…
Upcoming Guidance on “A Salute to the Troops: in Performance at the White House”
As part of the “In Performance at the White House” series and the Joining Forces initiative, the President and First Lady will invite music legends, members of the U.S. military,…
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: · Jay N. Lerner – Inspector General, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation…
Readout of the President’s Calls with New York Officials
The President spoke by telephone Thursday night with New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and, separately, with New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio regarding the diagnosis of an Ebola case…