Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call with Haitian President Michel Martelly
The Vice President spoke today with Haitian President Michel Martelly, continuing their dialogue on the United States’ long-term support for Haiti’s reconstruction, development, and democratic progress. President Martelly underscored the…
Notice — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Situation or in Relation to the Democratic Republic of the Congo
NOTICE – – – – – – – CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO THE SITUATION IN OR IN RELATION TO THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO On…
Message to the Congress — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Situation or in Relation to the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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…
Readout of the Meeting with Health Insurance Executives and Senior Administration Officials
Today, Secretary Sebelius, CMS Director Marilyn Tavenner, Valerie Jarrett, Chris Jennings and Denis McDonough met with health insurance executives to discuss open enrollment and ongoing implementation of the Affordable Care…
Statement by the President on the Anniversary of the Attack on the U.S. Marine Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon
Thirty years ago today, 220 Marines, 18 sailors, and 3 soldiers lost their lives to a Hizballah suicide bomber who attacked the Marine barracks in Beirut, Lebanon. Minutes later, 58…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Breakfast with Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif
Vice President Biden hosted breakfast this morning for Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. The Vice President congratulated the Prime Minister on his historic election in May, which led to the…
President Obama To Award Presidential Medal of Freedom
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, November 20, President Barack Obama will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Medal of Freedom is our Nation’s highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who…
Readout of the President’s Phone Call with Chancellor Merkel of Germany
Today, President Obama and Chancellor Merkel spoke by telephone regarding allegations that the U.S. National Security Agency intercepted the communications of the German Chancellor. The President assured the Chancellor that…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call with Haitian President Michel Martelly
The Vice President spoke today with Haitian President Michel Martelly, continuing their dialogue on the United States’ long-term support for Haiti’s reconstruction, development, and democratic progress. President Martelly underscored the…
Notice — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Situation or in Relation to the Democratic Republic of the Congo
NOTICE – – – – – – – CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO THE SITUATION IN OR IN RELATION TO THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO On…