Category: Jun2015

President Obama dropped by a meeting today at the White House with Vice President Biden and Salim al-Jabouri, Speaker of Iraq’s Council of Representatives. President Obama and Vice President Biden commended Speaker al-Jabouri for his leadership in parliament and his efforts to bolster Iraq’s democracy, federalism, and national unity. They reaffirmed the enduring partnership between both countries…

Via Conference Call 3:37 P.M. EDT MS. ADLER:  Hey, everyone.  Thank you for joining this on-the-record conference call to discuss the First Lady’s upcoming trip to the United Kingdom and Italy.  We’re joined today by Chief of Staff to the First Lady, Tina Tchen; and Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications, Ben Rhodes. After…

National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice met on June 12 with General Fan Changlong, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission of China, at the White House.  Ambassador Rice and General Fan agreed to strengthen coordination in developing a more sustained and productive military-to-military relationship.  They reaffirmed their commitment to deepen cooperation in addressing regional…

Directed by the 2011 Presidential Memorandum on International Initiatives to Advance the Human Rights of LGBT Persons, the United States works every day to promote respect for the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons both at home and around the world.  We do so knowing that, in too many places, people…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: John Morton – Executive Vice President, Overseas Private Investment Corporation President Obama also announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Nancy M. Schlichting – Chairperson, Commission on Care David W.…

Vice President Joe Biden spoke today with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko about the situation in the eastern part of the country and Ukraine’s reform agenda. The two leaders agreed on the importance of maintaining sanctions on Russia  until it fully implements the Minsk agreements, and that additional significant sanctions would be necessary if Russia further…

11 Pioneering Cities Pledge to Reduce New Business Licensing and Permitting Process to Less Than One Day; August 4 Set as Date for First-Ever White House Demo Day Focused on Inclusive Entrepreneurship Yesterday, the White House and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in coordination with the National League of Cities, announced the launch of the…

WASHINGTON, DC — The President’s Commission on White House Fellowships announced today the National Finalists for the 2015-2016 White House Fellowship. This year’s class of Finalists represents an accomplished and diverse cross-section of professionals from the private sector, academia, medicine, and our armed services. National Finalists for the nation’s premiere program for leadership and public…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Judge Brian R. Martinotti and Robert F. Rossiter, Jr. to serve on the United States District Courts. “These individuals have had distinguished legal careers and I am honored to ask them to serve as judges on the federal bench,” said President Obama. “I am confident they will serve…

President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the Italian Republic to attend the Milan Expo 2015 on June 17-18, 2015. As part of her Let’s Move! initiative to end the epidemic of childhood obesity in America within a generation, Mrs. Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United States, will lead…