Message — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Cuba
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…
Notice — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Cuba
On March 1, 1996, by Proclamation 6867, a national emergency was declared to address the disturbance or threatened disturbance of international relations caused by the February 24, 1996, destruction by…
Joint Statement by the United States and Japan
The two Governments confirm that should Japan participate in the TPP negotiations, all goods would be subject to negotiation, and Japan would join others in achieving a comprehensive, high-standard agreement,…
White House Demands Renegotiation Of The Cuts, Republicans Refuse To Budge
With the White House stepping up its campaign to force Republicans back to the negotiating table when it comes to the deep cuts that are due to take place shortly,…
Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Abe of Japan After Bilateral Meeting
PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, I want to extend a warm welcome to Prime Minister Abe and congratulate him on his victory and his leadership of Japan. Obviously, Japan is one of…
First Lady Michelle Obama and Big Bird Team Up to Help Get Kids Healthy
Washington, D.C. – First Lady Michelle Obama and Sesame Street’s Big Bird teamed up to film two public service announcements encouraging kids to eat healthy and get active. The new…
Background on Medal of Valor Ceremony
On Wednesday, February 20, 2013, the Vice President will host a Medal of Valor ceremony with Attorney General Eric Holder. The Vice President and Attorney General will deliver remarks at…
Fact Sheet: The President’s Plan to Make America a Magnet for Jobs by Investing in Infrastructure
Investing in infrastructure not only makes our roads, bridges, and ports safer and allows our businesses and workers to be as competitive as they need to be in the global…
First Lady Michelle Obama to Embark on National Tour Celebrating Third Anniversary of Let’s Move!
WASHINGTON, DC – On February 27, 2013, First Lady Michelle Obama will kick off a two day nation-wide tour celebrating the third anniversary of Let’s Move!, her initiative to ensure…
President Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Sierra Leone to Attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Ernest Bai Koroma
President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Sierra Leone to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Ernest Bai Koroma on February 22,…