Statement by the Press Secretary on Postponement of the State Visit of President Dilma Rousseff of Brazil
Yesterday, the President spoke by telephone with President Dilma Rousseff of Brazil to follow-up on their meeting in St. Petersburg and Ambassador Rice’s meeting with the Foreign Minister of Brazil…
Message to Congress — Social Security Agreement with the Slovak Republic
TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Pursuant to section 233(e)(1) of the Social Security Act, as amended by the Social Security Amendments of 1977 (Public Law 95-216, 42 U.S.C.…
President Obama Nominates Tamara W. Ashford to the United States Tax Court
WASHINGTON, DC – President Obama announced today his intent to nominate Tamara W. Ashford as Judge to the United States Tax Court. “Tamara has demonstrated unwavering integrity and a firm…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Leslie R. Caldwell – Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division, Department…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Cynthia H. Akuetteh, of the District of Columbia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary…
Remarks by the First Lady at the Música Latina Workshop
State Dining Room 10:56 A.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Good morning, everyone. AUDIENCE: Good morning. MRS. OBAMA: And buenos dias. AUDIENCE: Buenos dias. MRS. OBAMA: That’s about all I got. (Laughter.)…
Remarks by the President at the Five-Year Anniversary of the Financial Crisis
South Court 12:31 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Please have a seat. Before I begin, let me say a few words about the tragedy that’s unfolding not far…
The White House to Host Convening on Food Marketing to Children
Mrs. Obama will call on stakeholders to leverage the power of marketing to promote healthy products and decrease the marketing of unhealthy products to kids The White House * September…
Presidential Determination — Syria
September 16, 2013 Presidential Determination No. 2013-15 MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE SUBJECT: Provision of Defense Articles and Services to Vetted Members of the Syrian Opposition for Use in…
Statement by the NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on the Presidential Determination with Respect to Syria
Today, the President signed a Presidential Determination exercising his authority to waive certain restrictions under the Arms Export Control Act. This action will allow the U.S. Government to provide or…