Readout of the President’s Call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India
President Obama spoke today by phone with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India to review joint efforts on key areas of bilateral cooperation and to preview global issues ahead of…
Letter — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Iran
Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) 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 prior…
Notice — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Iran
NOTICE – – – – – – – CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO IRAN On November 14, 1979, by Executive Order 12170, the President declared a national…
President Obama Announces His Intent to Nominate Beth Cobert as Director of the Office of Personnel Managemen
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Beth Cobert as Director of the Office of Personnel Management. President Obama said, “Beth will bring tremendous depth…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATION SENT TO THE SENATE: Beth F. Cobert, of California, to be Director of the Office of Personnel Management for a term of four years, vice Katherine Archuleta, resigned.
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Death of Former German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt
We were saddened to learn of the passing of former German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt, who led West Germany during a pivotal period in the country’s history. He was a firm,…
President Obama signs new budget deal, funding government is next priority
Given that Congress has signed a budget deal that raises the debt ceiling until March 2017 as well as spending limits until September 2017, Obama has signed his approval too.…
FACT SHEET: Administration and Fire Chiefs Around the Country Take Action to Reduce the Risk of Wildfires in the Wildland Urban Interface Exacerbated by Climate Change
President Obama has made clear that climate change is one of the greatest threats facing our country and our planet. With a changing climate comes more extreme weather, including droughts…
Vice President Joe Biden Op-Ed: It’s On Us to Stop Campus Sexual Assault
The following op-ed by Vice President Joe Biden will appear in college newspapers and online outlets this week for the It’s On Us Week of Action. Schools running the op-ed…
Presidential Nominations and Withdrawal Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Robert Annan Riley III, of Florida, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the…