Statement by the Press Secretary on the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014
Trade Promotion Authority is a key part of a comprehensive strategy to increase exports and support more American jobs at higher wages, including in a stronger manufacturing sector. We welcome…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Deborah L. Birx – Ambassador at Large and Coordinator of United States…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call with President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region Masoud Barzani
Vice President Biden spoke today with President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region Masoud Barzani. The two discussed their support for the joint efforts by local and tribal leaders and Iraqi…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Heidi Neel Biggs, of Oregon, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National and Community Service for a term…
Statement by National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice on South Sudan
The United States strongly supports the efforts of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) mediators, Ambassador Seyoum Mesfin and General Lazaro Sumbeiywo, to secure a cessation of hostilities and to…
Statement by the President on the 50th Anniversary of the War on Poverty
As Americans, we believe that everyone who works hard deserves a chance at opportunity, and that all our citizens deserve some basic measure of security. And so, 50 years ago,…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki
This morning, Vice President Biden spoke with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. The Vice President encouraged the Prime Minister to continue the Iraqi government’s outreach to local, tribal, and national…
Readout of the President’s Call with Chancellor Merkel
The President spoke to Chancellor Merkel today to wish her a speedy recovery following her injury and to congratulate her on the formation of her new cabinet. The leaders noted…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Christopher P. Lu – Deputy Secretary, Department of Labor Michael W. Kempner…
President Obama Announces Another Key Administration Post
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Heidi Biggs – Member, Board of Directors of the Corporation for…