Category: Jul2013

The Vice President spoke with First Minister Robinson and Deputy First Minister McGuinness of Northern Ireland today to welcome the launch of an All-Party Group process to address sensitive issues such as parades and protests; flags, symbols and emblems; and dealing with the past.  Underscoring the importance of the All-Party process, the Vice President expressed…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, of Missouri, to be a Member of the United States International Trade Commission for a term expiring December 16, 2021, vice Shara L. Aranoff, term expired. Gregory Dainard Winfree, of New York, to be Administrator of the Research and Innovative Technology Administration, Department of Transportation, vice Peter…

East Room 1:55 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Well, good afternoon, everybody.  And on behalf of Michelle and myself, welcome to the White House. Twenty-three years ago, President George H.W. Bush began a tradition.  He knew that across the country every day, Americans were finding ways to serve others and give back to their communities —…

The death of Trayvon Martin was a tragedy.  Not just for his family, or for any one community, but for America.  I know this case has elicited strong passions.  And in the wake of the verdict, I know those passions may be running even higher.  But we are a nation of laws, and a jury…

WASHINGTON, DC— In this week’s address, President Obama said that two weeks ago, a large bipartisan majority in the Senate voted to pass commonsense immigration reform, which would add a big boost to our economy, strengthen Social Security, and modernize our legal immigration system to make it more consistent with our values.  The President urges…

I want to thank Secretary Napolitano for her outstanding work on behalf of the American people over the last four years.  At the Department of Homeland Security, Janet’s portfolio has included some of the toughest challenges facing our country.  She’s worked around the clock to respond to natural disasters, from the Joplin tornado to Hurricane…

Today, Vice President Biden spoke with Iraqi Council of Representatives Speaker Osama Nujayfi.  They discussed Iraq’s recent provincial elections and other political and security events in Iraq and the greater region.  The Vice President and Speaker Nujayfi also discussed important legislation currently before the Council of Representatives and the need for compromise from all political…

On Friday, July 12, 2013, the President signed into law: H.R. 324, which provides for the award of a congressional gold medal to the First Special Service Force, collectively, in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II; H.R. 1151, which directs the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to obtain observer status…

Today I have signed into law H.R. 1151, an Act concerning participation of Taiwan in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The United States fully supports Taiwan’s membership in international organizations where statehood is not a requirement for membership and encourages Taiwan’s meaningful participation, as appropriate, in organizations where its membership is not possible. My…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Gregory D. Winfree – Administrator of the Research and Innovative Technology Administration, Department of Transportation Rhonda Schnare Schmidtlein – Member, United States International Trade Commission The President also announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to…