Statement by NSC Spokesperson Ned Price on the Ukrainian Parliament’s Vote on Amendments on Decentralization
The United States welcomes the Ukrainian parliament’s vote on constitutional amendments on decentralization. This action represents an important step toward comprehensive reform of Ukraine’s governance and the empowerment of regional…
Statement by the Press Secretary on Alaska expanding Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act
Governor Walker made the right decision to expand Medicaid to tens of thousands of Alaska residents, including Alaska Natives, beginning today. Alaska is the 29th state in addition to the…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Ned Price on National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice’s Meetings in Beijing, China
National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice met with senior Chinese officials in Beijing, China on August 28-29 to prepare for Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to the United States…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Ned Price on National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice’s Travel to Islamabad, Pakistan
National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice visited Islamabad, Pakistan, August 29-30 to confer with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, Advisor to the Prime Minister on National Security and Foreign Affairs Sartaj…
Remarks by the President After Roundtable with Alaska Native Leaders
Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center Anchorage, Alaska 4:22 P.M. AKDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, I am thrilled to be in Alaska. And I look forward to spending the next few days…
FACT SHEET: President Obama to Announce New Steps to Enhance Administration Collaboration with Alaska Natives, the State of Alaska, and Local Communities
President Will Announce Renaming of Mt. McKinley to Denali Tomorrow in Anchorage, President Obama will meet with leaders from the Alaska Native community along with Governor Bill Walker, Lt. Governor…
Weekly Address: Meeting the Global Threat of Climate Change
WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, the President spoke about his upcoming trip to Alaska, during which he will view the effects of climate change firsthand. Alaskans are already…
FACT SHEET: Obama Administration Announces New Flexible Hybrid Electronics Manufacturing Innovation Hub in San Jose, CA
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, the seventh of nine new manufacturing institutes underway will invest $171 million in advancing next-generation flexible hybrid electronics manufacturing, fostering American leadership in…
Readout of the Vice President’s Call with His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said of Oman
The Vice President spoke with His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said of Oman yesterday. The Vice President thanked the Sultan for his continued leadership in trying to defuse…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: James O’Brien – Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs, Department of…