Readout of the Vice President’s Call with Iraqi Kurdistan Region President Masoud Barzani
This morning, Vice President Joe Biden spoke with Iraqi Kurdistan Region President Masoud Barzani. The Vice President and President Barzani discussed the humanitarian assistance and military strikes that the U.S.…
Weekly Address: This Labor Day, Let’s Talk About the Minimum Wage
WASHINGTON, DC —In this week’s address, the President wished Americans a Happy Labor Day weekend, highlighted the important economic progress we’ve made, and reaffirmed his commitment to accelerate our progress…
Readout of the President’s Phone Call with Prime Minister Harper of Canada
The President spoke to Canadian Prime Minister Harper today to discuss the upcoming NATO Summit and the situation in Iraq. Both leaders agreed on the importance of ensuring Alliance unity…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Election of a New European Council President and High Representative
The President congratulates Prime Minister Donald Tusk of Poland on his election as President of the European Council, and Foreign Minister Federica Mogherini of Italy on being chosen as High…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on European Council Meeting
We welcome the European Council’s consensus today to show strong support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and to prepare further sanctions for consideration in coming days. We are working…
Remarks by the President at a DNC Event — Purchase, New York
Private Residence Purchase, New York 4:49 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. How is everybody doing? (Applause.) I just want to begin by saying thank you to the Wolf…
Remarks by the President at a DCCC Event — Newport, Rhode Island
Private Residence Newport, Rhode Island 7:58 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. (Applause.) Thank you. Please, please, everybody sit down. Well, it is wonderful to see everybody in this…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on Iran Designations
Today we took additional steps in our effort to maintain pressure on the government of Iran. Specifically, the Departments of Treasury and State imposed sanctions on several companies and individuals…
Letter from the President — Alternative Pay Plan for Federal Civilian Employees
Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) I am transmitting an alternative plan for pay increases for civilian Federal employees covered by the General Schedule (GS) and certain other pay systems…
Letter from the President — Alternative Pay Plan for Uniformed Services
Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) I am transmitting an alternative plan for monthly basic pay increases for members of the uniformed services for 2015. I am strongly committed to…