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On Friday, July 12, 2013, the President signed into law: H.R. 324, which provides for the award of a congressional gold medal to the First Special Service Force, collectively, in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II; H.R. 1151, which directs the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to obtain observer status…

Today I have signed into law H.R. 1151, an Act concerning participation of Taiwan in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The United States fully supports Taiwan’s membership in international organizations where statehood is not a requirement for membership and encourages Taiwan’s meaningful participation, as appropriate, in organizations where its membership is not possible. My…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Gregory D. Winfree – Administrator of the Research and Innovative Technology Administration, Department of Transportation Rhonda Schnare Schmidtlein – Member, United States International Trade Commission The President also announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to…

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…