Message — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Transnational Criminal Organizations
TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: 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…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call with Prime Minister Al-Abadi of Iraq
The Vice President spoke with Iraq’s Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi today to offer condolences for the July 17th attack by ISIL against innocent Iraqis in Diyala and to reaffirm U.S.…
Presidential Nomination Sent to the Senate
NOMINATION SENT TO THE SENATE: Kathryn M. Dominguez, of Michigan, to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for the unexpired term of fourteen…
President Obama Nominates Judge Leonard Terry Strand to Serve on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Judge Leonard Terry Strand to serve on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa. “I am pleased to nominate…
Remarks by the President to the VFW National Convention
David Lawrence Convention Center Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 11:30 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you. Please, please, have a seat. Hello, VFW! (Applause.) Thank you,…
FACT SHEET: Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the ADA
Every day the Obama Administration works to ensure the full implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In celebration of the 25th anniversary of its passage, the Administration is…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Opening of the Embassy of the United States of America in Havana, Cuba, and the Opening of the Cuban Embassy in Washington, D.C.
The United States welcomes today’s historic opening of the Embassy of the United States of America in Havana, Cuba, and the opening of the Cuban Embassy in Washington, D.C. Today’s…
Readout of the Vice President’s Meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria
Vice President Biden hosted President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria today for a meeting at the Naval Observatory. The Vice President underscored the importance the United States places on its relationship…
Statement by National Security Council Spokesperson Ned Price on the Terrorist Attack in Suruç, Turkey
The United States strongly condemns today’s heinous terrorist attack in Suruç, Turkey. We extend our condolences to the families of the victims, many of whom had come to Suruç to…
President Obama Announces his Intent to Nominate Dr. Kathryn M. Dominguez to Serve on the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Dr. Kathryn M. Dominguez to serve on the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System: Kathryn M.…