Category: January 2014

This afternoon, Vice President Biden spoke with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. The Vice President spoke about the United States’ ongoing support for Iraq in its fight against Al Qaeda in Iraq / the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (AQI/ISIL).  The Vice President commended the Government of Iraq’s commitment to integrate tribal forces…

WASHINGTON, DC—In his weekly address, President Obama said that the Administration has taken another important step to protect women at college by establishing the White House Task Force on Protecting Students from Sexual Assault. An estimated 1 in 5 women is sexually assaulted at college, and the President said that we will keep taking actions…

On Friday, January 24, 2014, the President signed into law: H.R. 3527, the “Poison Center Network Act,” which reauthorizes appropriations through Fiscal Year 2019 for Poison Control Program activities at the Department of Health and Human Services, specifically a Poison Control Center grant program, a nationwide toll-free number, and a national media campaign; and S. 230,…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced the following individuals will serve in key White House posts: David Simas, Assistant to the President and Director of the Office of Political Strategy and Outreach Broderick Johnson, Assistant to the President and Cabinet Secretary Amy Brundage, Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy Communications Director Anne Wall,…

East Room 5:30 P.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Well, welcome to the White House.  My name is Joe Biden.  I work for President Obama.  (Laughter.)  Best job I ever had. Hey, folks, look, there’s a reason the President and I like talking to mayors.  You’re the one group of elected officials that get things done,…

Subway Washington, D.C. 11:17 A.M. EST MRS. OBAMA:  Hey, everybody.  How are you all doing? CHILDREN:  Good. MRS. OBAMA:  Are you as hungry as I am?  I am starving.  (Laughter.)  We’re going to eat, right?  You ready for that? Well, it is a pleasure to be here today.  I want to start by thanking Michael…

Following First-Ever White House Convening on Food Marketing to Children, SUBWAY® Announces Strongest Effort Yet to Encourage Kids to Pile on the Veggies WASHINGTON, DC – Today, First Lady Michelle Obama joined the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) and SUBWAY® along with SUBWAY® Famous Fans Michael Phelps, Nastia Liukin, and Justin Tuck at a…

Vice President Biden called Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych today to urge an immediate de-escalation in the standoff between protesters and security forces in downtown Kyiv.  The Vice President urged President Yanukovych to take steps to end violence and to meaningfully address the legitimate concerns of peaceful protesters, stressing the importance of the ongoing dialogue with…

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Alaska and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding during the period of November 5-14, 2013. Federal funding also is available to state and eligible local governments and certain…

I welcome today’s signing of a cessation of hostilities agreement in South Sudan, which is a critical first step toward building a lasting peace.  Now, South Sudan’s leaders need to work to fully and immediately implement the agreement and start an inclusive political dialogue to resolve the underlying causes of the conflict.  The full participation…