Category: Sep2013

President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Mali to attend the Inaugural Ceremony of His Excellency Ibrahim Boubacar Keita on September 19, 2013. The Honorable Mary Beth Leonard, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Mali, will lead the delegation. Members of the Presidential Delegation: The Honorable Linda…

Yesterday, the President spoke by telephone with President Dilma Rousseff of Brazil to follow-up on their meeting in St. Petersburg and Ambassador Rice’s meeting with the Foreign Minister of Brazil last week. The United States and Brazil enjoy a strategic partnership rooted in shared democratic values and in the desire to advance broad-based economic growth…

TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Pursuant to section 233(e)(1) of the Social Security Act, as amended by the Social Security Amendments of 1977 (Public Law 95-216, 42 U.S.C. 433(e)(1)) (the “Social Security Act”), I transmit herewith an Agreement on Social Security between the United States of America and the Slovak Republic (the “United…

WASHINGTON, DC – President Obama announced today his intent to nominate Tamara W. Ashford as Judge to the United States Tax Court. “Tamara has demonstrated unwavering integrity and a firm commitment to public service throughout her career,” said President Obama.  “I am proud to nominate her to serve on the United States Tax Court.” Tamara…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Leslie R. Caldwell – Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division, Department of Justice Richard Stengel – Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, Department of State President Obama said, “I am proud that such experienced…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Cynthia H. Akuetteh, of the District of Columbia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Gabonese Republic, and to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the…

State Dining Room 10:56 A.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA:  Good morning, everyone. AUDIENCE: Good morning. MRS. OBAMA:  And buenos dias. AUDIENCE:  Buenos dias. MRS. OBAMA:  That’s about all I got.  (Laughter.)  You guys, sit, rest.  It’s good to have you here.  How is everybody doing?  Did you get in easily?  Nobody got too wet?  It’s exciting. …

South Court 12:31 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Good afternoon, everybody.  Please have a seat.  Before I begin, let me say a few words about the tragedy that’s unfolding not far away from here at the Washington Navy Yard.  That’s part of why our event today was delayed. I’ve been briefed by my team on the…

Mrs. Obama will call on stakeholders to leverage the power of marketing to promote healthy products and decrease the marketing of unhealthy products to kids The White House * September 18, 2013 * 1:20 PM ET – On the heels of the First Lady joining the Partnership for a Healthier America’s launch of a new…

September 16, 2013 Presidential Determination No. 2013-15 MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE SUBJECT: Provision of Defense Articles and Services to Vetted Members of the Syrian Opposition for Use in Syria to Prevent the Use or Proliferation of Chemical Weapons and Related Materials, Organizations Implementing U.S. Department of State or U.S. Agency for International Development…