Category: January 2014

On January 12, 2014, the P5+1 (the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Russia, and China, coordinated by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton) and Iran arrived at technical understandings for the Joint Plan of Action, which will be implemented beginning on January 20, 2014. The Joint Plan of Action marks the first time in nearly…

The President spoke today to British Prime Minister Cameron as part of their ongoing consultations on shared security challenges and advancing the special relationship.  On Syria, the Leaders affirmed their commitment to the Geneva II process and addressed the growing humanitarian crisis caused by the conflict.  The Prime Minister and the President noted the ongoing…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Nina Hachigian – Representative of the United States of America to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, with the Rank of Ambassador, Department of State Shamina Singh – Member, Board of Directors of the Corporation for…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Rick Christman – Member, Board of Directors of the Corporation for National and Community Service President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Rick Christman, Nominee for Member,…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Stephen R. Bough, of Missouri, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Missouri, vice Fernando J. Gaitan, Jr., retiring. Richard Franklin Boulware II, of Nevada, to be United States District Judge for the District of Nevada, vice Philip M. Pro,retired. Salvador Mendoza, Jr., of Washington, to…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint fifteen individuals to the President’s Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for African Americans.  This Commission is charged with strengthening the nation by improving educational outcomes for African Americans to ensure that all African Americans receive an education that prepares them for college, productive…

J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center North Carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina 1:14 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, Raleigh!  (Applause.)  Thank you so much.  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Well, it is good to be back in North Carolina.  (Applause.)  If you have a seat, go ahead and have a seat.  Now, if you don’t have a seat,…

South Court Auditorium 3:46 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Thank you so much. Well, welcome to the White House.  And I am pleased to be joined by many of the people on the front lines when it comes to creating jobs and new opportunities — America’s small business owners.  And I want to…

State Dining Room 4:17 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Thanks so much. (Applause.) The applause should go to all of you. Thank you. Welcome. (Applause.) You guys rest yourselves. You work hard enough. I don’t want you to wear yourselves out clapping for me here in the White House. It is truly a pleasure to welcome…

North Carolina headquartered consortium of 18 companies and 6 universities partnering with the federal government to strengthen U.S. manufacturing WASHINGTON, DC – The President today will announce new steps with the private sector to strengthen the manufacturing sector, boost advanced manufacturing, and attract the good paying jobs that a growing middle class requires. The President…