Category: Jun2014
-
President Obama Signs Vermont Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Vermont and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and flooding during the period of April 15-18, 2014. Federal funding is available to state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations…
-
Statement by the Press Secretary on Iraq
The United States strongly condemns the recent attacks in Iraq by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). We offer our condolences to the families of those killed and underscore our commitment to assist the Iraqi people as they confront the threat that ISIL poses to Iraq and the region. ISIL’s recent actions…
-
Remarks by the President at Signing of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act and the 65th Infantry Regiment Congressional Gold Medal
South Court Auditorium 11:08 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. Good morning. (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you so much. Thank you. Thank you, everybody. Please, have a seat. Have a seat. Thank you. Well, today I am proud to sign two bills into law. Love signing bills. (Applause.) One will support jobs strengthening our national…
-
Remarks by the President in Q&A with David Karp, CEO of Tumblr
State Dining Room 4:15 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. AUDIENCE: Hi. THE PRESIDENT: You don’t have to be so formal. (Laughter.) Sheesh. Come on, now. MR. KARP: This is unusual. Thank you. Thank you, everyone, and welcome to the White House. Thank you for having us, Mr. President. I’m David Karp, the founder of…
-
Upcoming Guidance for First Lady Michelle Obama
Thursday, June 12, 2014 Washington, DC * 3:30 PM – The First Lady will join local students and school nutrition directors from across the country to harvest the summer crop from the White House Kitchen Garden. In 2009, Mrs. Obama planted a vegetable garden on the South Lawn to initiate a national conversation around the…
-
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 1726, H.R. 3080
On Tuesday, June 10, 2014, the President signed into law: H.R. 1726, which provides for the award of a single congressional gold medal in honor of the 65th Infantry Regiment, known as the Borinqueneers, in recognition of its pioneering military service, devotion to duty, and many acts of valor in the face of adversity; and…
-
REPORT: Taking Action – Higher Education and Student Debt
Today, the President will participate in a live question and answer session with Tumblr to talk about the importance of making college more affordable for current students, graduates and their families and the new executive actions he announced on Monday to ease the burden of college debt for millions of Americans. The event comes as…
-
Notice — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Belarus
NOTICE – – – – – – – CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO THE ACTIONS AND POLICIES OF CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNMENT OF BELARUS AND OTHER PERSONS TO UNDERMINE BELARUS’S DEMOCRATIC PROCESSES OR INSTITUTIONS On June 16, 2006, by Executive Order 13405, the President declared a national emergency pursuant to the…
-
http://www.reobama.com/readout-of-the-presidents-call-with-egyptian-president-al-sisi/
TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the…
-
Readout of the President’s Call with Egyptian President al-Sisi
President Obama called Egyptian President Abdelfattah al-Sisi today to congratulate him on his inauguration and to convey his commitment to working together to advance the shared interests of both countries. The President reiterated the United States’ continuing support for the political, economic, and social aspirations of the Egyptian people, and respect for their universal rights.…