Category: January 2014

THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 12, 2014   Statement by the President on the Implementation of the First Step Agreement on the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Nuclear Program Today’s agreement to implement the Joint Plan of Action announced in November marks the first time in a decade that…

WASHINGTON, DC— In this week’s address, President Obama called 2014 a year of action, which should start with Congress quickly passing emergency unemployment insurance for the 1.3 million Americans who lost this vital lifeline as they fight to find jobs and make ends meet. The audio of the address and video of the address will…

On behalf of the American people, Michelle and I send our deepest condolences to the family of former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and to the people of Israel on the loss of a leader who dedicated his life to the State of Israel. We reaffirm our unshakable commitment to Israel’s security and our appreciation…

THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Vice President __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 11, 2014 Statement by the Vice President on the Death of Ariel Sharon Jill and I were saddened to hear of the passing of Ariel Sharon.  We send our condolences to his family and to his beloved nation of Israel.  I look…

The President today declared an emergency exists in the State of West Virginia and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from a chemical spill beginning on January 9, 2014, and continuing. The President’s action authorizes the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate three individuals to serve on the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.  The President announced his intent to nominate Stanley Fischer to serve as Vice Chairman and Governor, Lael Brainard to serve as Governor, and announced his intent to nominate Jerome Powell…

This afternoon, President Obama called Florida State Seminoles Coach Jimbo Fisher to congratulate him and the team on winning the BCS Championship. The President noted the Seminoles’ undefeated season, and the exciting finish to the game on Monday.  The President said he looks forward to welcoming the team to the White House to celebrate their…

East Room 2:24 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Well, welcome to the White House, everybody. And that was one of the best introductions I’ve ever had.  (Applause.)  So we’re so proud of Kiara for the introduction and for sharing your story, and you’re just so poised.  And I know Geoff Canada is just out there all…

Today President Obama met with Members of Congress to discuss the Administration’s ongoing review of signals intelligence programs, including our study of the Review Group on Intelligence and Communications Technologies report. In August, the President committed his Administration to working with Congress to pursue reforms to our nation’s surveillance programs and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance…

First QER Will Focus on Transmission and Distribution Infrastructure Today, President Obama signed a Memorandum directing his Administration to conduct a Quadrennial Energy Review (QER).  This first QER will focus on the development of a comprehensive strategy for the infrastructure involved in transporting, transmitting, and delivering energy. The QER will be developed through robust interagency…