Category: 2013
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Weekly Address: Open Enrollment Starts Today
WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, the President reminded Americans that Affordable Care Act open enrollment begins this weekend. In the past year more than 10 million people have gained health insurance, including more than seven million who enrolled in Health Insurance Marketplace coverage. They are proof that the Affordable Care Act is working,…
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President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: John R. Bass – Ambassador to the Republic of Turkey, Department of State Leslie Ann Bassett – Ambassador to the Republic of Paraguay, Department of State Allan P. Mustard – Ambassador to Turkmenistan, Department of State…
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Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on the All-Party Talks in Northern Ireland
We are disappointed that Northern Ireland’s political leaders did not conclude an agreement today. We commend the work of the independent chair and his team. Through months of consultations with civil society and the political parties — undertaken at the request of the Northern Ireland Executive — Richard Haass and his team have done a…
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Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on South Sudan
The United States remains deeply concerned by the fragile situation in South Sudan. We continue to urge President Salva Kiir and former Vice President Riek Machar to take immediate steps to end the current conflict, and we welcome their agreement to send representatives to Addis Ababa for talks mediated by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development…
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Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on the All-Party Talks in Northern Ireland
We are disappointed that Northern Ireland’s political leaders did not conclude an agreement today. We commend the work of the independent chair and his team. Through months of consultations with civil society and the political parties — undertaken at the request of the Northern Ireland Executive — Richard Haass and his team have done a…
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Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on South Sudan
The United States remains deeply concerned by the fragile situation in South Sudan. We continue to urge President Salva Kiir and former Vice President Riek Machar to take immediate steps to end the current conflict, and we welcome their agreement to send representatives to Addis Ababa for talks mediated by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development…
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Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on Attacks in Russia
The United States condemns the terrorist attacks that struck the Russian city of Volgograd and sends deepest condolences to the families of the victims with hopes for the rapid healing of those wounded. The United States stands in solidarity with the Russian people against terrorism. The U.S. government has offered our full support to the…
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Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on the National Maritime Domain Awareness Plan
Today the White House released the National Maritime Domain Awareness Plan. This plan promotes global maritime security and prosperity through improved governance to support the effective understanding of the maritime domain. Notably, 90 percent of the world’s commerce moves by sea, making maritime security essential to the global supply chain and international trade. Consistent with…
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Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on Attacks in Russia
The United States condemns the terrorist attacks that struck the Russian city of Volgograd and sends deepest condolences to the families of the victims with hopes for the rapid healing of those wounded. The United States stands in solidarity with the Russian people against terrorism. The U.S. government has offered our full support to the…
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Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on the National Maritime Domain Awareness Plan
Today the White House released the National Maritime Domain Awareness Plan. This plan promotes global maritime security and prosperity through improved governance to support the effective understanding of the maritime domain. Notably, 90 percent of the world’s commerce moves by sea, making maritime security essential to the global supply chain and international trade. Consistent with…