Category: Jul2013

President Obama spoke by phone today with President Putin of Russia. The two leaders noted the importance of U.S.-Russian bilateral relations and discussed a range of security and bilateral issues, including the status of Mr. Edward Snowden and cooperation on counter-terrorism in the lead-up to the Sochi Winter Olympics.

President Obama spoke by phone today with King Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia.  The President relayed his warm wishes to the King on the occasion of Ramadan.  The leaders reaffirmed the strong and enduring partnership between the United States and Saudi Arabia and discussed regional issues of mutual interest.  The President…

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of North Dakota and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and flooding during the period of May 17 to June 16, 2013. Federal funding is available to state and eligible local governments and…

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of New York and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and flooding during the period of June 28 to July 4, 2013. Federal funding is available to state and eligible local governments and…

On Thursday, August 8, President Obama will welcome Prime Minister Antonis Samaras of the Hellenic Republic to the White House.  The visit will highlight the strength of the U.S.-Greek relationship today – bound together through enduring ties of kinship, common interests, and the NATO Alliance – and underscore the United States’ ongoing support for Greece’s efforts…

On Thursday, July 25, President Obama will host President Truong Tan Sang of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam at the White House.  The President welcomes this opportunity to discuss with President Sang how to further strengthen our partnership on regional strategic issues and enhance our cooperation with ASEAN.  The President also looks forward to discussing…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama nominated Judge William Ward Nooter to serve on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. “I am pleased to nominate Judge William Ward Nooter to serve on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia,” said President Obama.  “I am confident he will serve with integrity and…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: William Ward Nooter, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for the term of fifteen years, vice A. Franklin Burgess, retiring.

Today, Vice President Biden spoke separately with Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki and Kurdish Regional Government President Masoud Barzani.  He congratulated both Prime Minister Maliki and President Barzani on their recent exchange of visits, which marked an important warming in relations between Baghdad and Erbil.  He spoke with both leaders about the prospects for further…

The President met today with China’s Special Representatives to the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue, Vice Premier Wang Yang and State Councilor Yang Jiechi.  The President underscored the importance of increasing practical cooperation on regional and global challenges while constructively managing our differences and areas of competition.  The President discussed the economic reforms underway in…