Category: Jun2015
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FACT SHEET: The Export-Import Bank: Supporting American Exports and American Workers in Every State Across the Country
Because Congress Failed to Act, the Export-Import Bank’s Authorization Lapses at Midnight for the First Time in History, Hurting Businesses and Workers in Every State The Export-Import Bank, or “Ex-Im,” is a critical tool in the bipartisan trade agenda that helps U.S. businesses succeed in global markets and grow their exports. Ex-Im equips companies with…
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FACT SHEET: Middle Class Economics Rewarding Hard Work by Restoring Overtime Pay
“Of course, nothing helps families make ends meet like higher wages…We still need to make sure employees get the overtime they’ve earned.” – President Barack Obama, State of the Union Address, January 20, 2015 Middle class economics means that a hard day’s work should lead to a fair day’s pay. For much of the past…
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U.S.-Brazil Joint Statement On Climate Change
Presidents Barack Obama and Dilma Rousseff commit to intensify collaboration between the United States and Brazil, both bilaterally and under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), as our countries work to address the challenges posed by climate change. The global scientific community has made clear that human activity is already changing the…
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Joint Communique by President Barack Obama and President Dilma Rousseff
At the invitation of President Barack Obama, President Dilma Rousseff made an official working visit to the United States on June 29-30, 2015 to review the main topics of the bilateral, regional and multilateral agendas. The Presidents highlighted the traditional ties that bind the two countries and underscored their determination to strengthen an increasingly diversified…
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FACT SHEET: The United States and Brazil – A Mature and Multi-Faceted Partnership
Today President Barack Obama hosted Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff at the White House. Their meeting underscored the long-standing and increasingly diverse partnership between the United States and Brazil, which is rooted in a shared commitment to expand inclusive economic growth and prosperity; promote international peace and security and respect for human rights; strengthen bilateral defense…
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Statement by Senior Advisor Brian Deese on China’s Submission of its Intended Nationally Determined Contribution
The United States welcomes China’s submission of its Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) earlier today. The INDC submission follows from the target that China announced in the November 2014 Joint Announcement by President Obama and President Xi and helps to provide continued momentum toward reaching a successful climate agreement in Paris. Countries accounting for nearly…
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Remarks by The First Lady at Let’s Move! Campout on The South Lawn
South Lawn 4:36 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Great job, Aniyah! (Applause.) Hey, guys. You ready for this? AUDIENCE: Yes! MRS. OBAMA: We are so excited to have you here. I’m not going to talk long because I really just wanted to formally welcome you to the White House. There it is. It’s right there. It…
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Remarks by President Obama and President Rousseff of Brazil in Joint Press Conference
East Room 12:11 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Please, have a seat. Good morning, everybody — or good afternoon. It is a great pleasure to welcome my partner and friend President Rousseff back to the White House. Bemvindo. This is another opportunity for me to reciprocate some of the extraordinary hospitality that Dilma and the people…
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Remarks by The First Lady at Reach Higher Champions of Change Event
South Court Auditorium 1:12 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Hello, everyone! How are you all doing? Please rest yourselves. Let me start by thanking Jacob for that wonderful introduction and for sharing your story. It is amazing. It’s inspiring. It is the reason why we do what we do. Just hearing how you persevered and now…
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Statement by NSC Spokesperson Ned Price on Terrorist Attack in Cairo
The United States strongly condemns today’s terrorist attack in Cairo that killed Egyptian Prosecutor-General Hisham Barakat and injured at least nine others. We offer our condolences to the family of Mr. Barakat, those injured in the attack, and the Government and people of Egypt. The United States stands by Egypt at this difficult time, as…