Category: Mar2015

TEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT TO THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE March 30, 2015 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) After having reviewed the recommendations proposed by the Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission (the “Commission”), I believe the recommendations are an important step forward…

National Security Advisor Susan Rice met today with Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond of the United Kingdom to discuss a range of issues.  They continued their close coordination with regard to the ongoing P5+1 nuclear negotiations with Iran, reaffirming their commitment to achieving a long term, comprehensive deal that fully and verifiably addresses the international community’s…

Harry Reid is a fighter. In his five terms as a U.S. Senator, Harry has fought for good jobs, a safer environment for our kids, and affordable health care for all. He’s never backed down from a tough decision, or been afraid to choose what is right over what is easy. Time and time again,…

WASHINGTON, DC – President Obama today named fourteen individuals and one organization as the newest recipients of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM). These mentors will receive their awards at a White House ceremony later this year. The Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring is…

The President spoke today with Chancellor Merkel of Germany concerning the ongoing nuclear negotiations with Iran.  They reaffirmed their commitment to achieving  a long term comprehensive deal that fully and verifiably ensures that Iran’s nuclear program is exclusively peaceful going forward, while noting that Iran must make the decisions necessary to resolve several remaining issues

On the occasion of Mexico submitting its Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), President Barack Obama and President Enrique Peña Nieto reaffirm their commitment to addressing global climate change, one of the greatest threats facing humanity. The leaders underscore the importance of jointly addressing climate in their…

The U.S. welcomes the Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) submission by President Peña Nieto earlier today and applauds Mexico for being the first major emerging economy to formally submit its INDC.  Mexico is setting an example for the rest of the world by submitting an INDC that is timely, clear, ambitious, and supported by robust, unconditional policy…

TEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE MILITARY COMPENSATION AND RETIREMENT MODERNIZATION COMMISSION March 30, 2015 Dear Mr. Chairman: After having reviewed the recommendations proposed by the Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission (the “Commission”), I believe the recommendations are an important step forward in protecting the long-term viability of…

State Department Submits President Obama’s Ambitious 2025 Target to Cut U.S. Climate Pollution by 26-28 Percent from 2005 Levels To view the INDC submission, click HERE. Building on the strong progress made under President Obama to curb the emissions that are driving climate change and lead on the international stage, today the United States submitted its…

NOTICE – – – – – – – CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO SOUTH SUDAN On April 3, 2014, by Executive Order 13664, I declared a national emergency to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States constituted by the situation in…