President Obama Announces His Intent to Nominate Carolyn Watts Colvin as Commissioner of Social Security
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Carolyn Watts Colvin as Commissioner of Social Security. President Obama said, “I am grateful for Carolyn’s past service…
Background Conference Call by Senior Administration Officials on Iraq
Via Telephone June 19, 2014, 2:27 P.M. EDT MS. HAYDEN: Hi, everyone. Thanks very much for joining us. I appreciate your patience. I know the schedule has changed a little…
Statement by the President on World Refugee Day
Today I join people around the world in commemorating World Refugee Day. It is an opportunity to honor the resilience of those who flee violence and persecution and the dedication…
Readout of the Vice President’s Call to President Juan Orlando Hernández of Honduras
Vice President Joe Biden spoke by phone with Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández on his way to Guatemala to discuss a regional strategy to address the influx of unaccompanied children…
White House Releases the United States Counter Piracy and Maritime Security Action Plan
Today the White House released the United States Counter Piracy and Maritime Security Action Plan. The United States has long been a leader in maritime security, including in countering the…
Op-Ed by President Obama on the 70th Anniversary of the GI Bill
In an op-ed published in Military Times, President Obama reflects on the 70th Anniversary of the GI Bill, and how the investments we make in veterans help produce the leaders…
Notice to Congress — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to North Korea
NOTICE – – – – – – – CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO NORTH KOREA On June 26, 2008, by Executive Order (E.O.) 13466, the President declared…
Message to Congress — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to North Korea
TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: 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…
Press Call on Efforts to Enhance Enforcement on the Southwest Border
Via Conference Call 12:35 P.M. EDT MS. VARGAS: Thank you, everybody, for participating today. This call is on the record and without embargo. You should also have received from the…
White House Report: Nine Facts About American Families and Work
On Monday, the President will host the first ever White House Summit on Working Families to spark a national conversation, keep making progress, and identify solutions that are good for…