President Obama Signs California Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of California and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by the…
Statement by the President on the Confirmation of Nina Pillard
I thank the Senate for confirming Nina Pillard to be a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, which for the first time, will…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan
Vice President Biden spoke by phone this morning with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, expressing appreciation for the hospitality he received during his visit to Tokyo earlier this month. The…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of Mariano Rajoy Brey, President of the Government of the Kingdom of Spain
On Monday, January 13, President Obama will welcome the President of the Government of the Kingdom of Spain Mariano Rajoy Brey to the White House. The visit will highlight the…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Thomas Rothman – Member, National Council on the Arts Peter A. Selfridge…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the House’s Passage of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013
The bipartisan agreement passed by the House today represents a positive step forward for the nation and our economy. The President called on Congress to work together on a budget…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on the African Great Lakes Region
The United States welcomes today’s signing of declarations ending the M23 rebellion in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. For too long, the people of the African Great Lakes region…
Statement by the Press Secretary on Iowa expanding Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act
Today’s announcement by Governor Branstad is great news for the thousands of Iowans who will now have access to quality, affordable health insurance coverage thanks to the Affordable Care Act.…
Wild Fish versus Farmed Fish
Posted by Phineas Upham In the article “Aquaculture’s Troubled Harvest,” Bruce Barcott reveals the dangers of the fish farming industry. While the industry has been causing problems around the world,…
Remarks of President Barack Obama – As Prepared for Delivery
To Graça Machel and the Mandela family; to President Zuma and members of the government; to heads of state and government, past and present; distinguished guests – it is a…