Category: Mar2015

We extend our deepest sympathies to the victims of today’s heinous violence in Tunisia and condemn in the strongest terms this terrorist attack, which took the lives of innocent Tunisians as well as visiting tourists. American officials are in touch with Tunisian authorities, and the United States is prepared to offer assistance to their investigation.…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Douglas J. Kramer – Deputy Administrator, Small Business Administration David J. Shulkin – Under Secretary for Health, Department of Veterans Affairs LaVerne Horton Council – Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology, Department of Veterans Affairs Juan Garcia…

Vice President Joe Biden spoke today with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko. The Vice President welcomed the Rada’s adoption of implementing measures relating to the law on special status for certain areas of eastern Ukraine, as called for in the September 2014 and February 2015 Minsk agreements. The two leaders discussed the upcoming multinational training program for Ukraine’s…

About 62 million girls around the world – half of whom are adolescent – are not in school. These girls have diminished economic opportunities and are more vulnerable to HIV/AIDS, early and forced marriage, and other forms of violence. Yet when a girl receives a quality education, she is more likely to earn a decent…

The President is committed to addressing the climate change threat – both by taking action here at home and showing leadership on the world stage. As part of his commitment to lead by example to curb the emissions that are driving climate change, today President Obama will issue an Executive Order that will cut the…

President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Namibia to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Hage Geingob, President-elect of the Republic of Namibia, and the 25th Anniversary of Independence of the Republic of Namibia on March 21, 2015. The Honorable Heather Higginbottom, Deputy Secretary of State for…

TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Pursuant to my constitutional authority and as contemplated by section 446 of the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act as amended in 1989, I am transmitting the District of Columbia’s fiscal year (FY) 2015 Budget and Financial Plan.  This transmittal does not represent an endorsement of…

President Obama spoke by phone today with President Francois Hollande of France to discuss the P5+1 nuclear negotiations with Iran and the situation in Ukraine.  The Presidents reaffirmed their commitment to achieving  a long term comprehensive deal that fully and verifiably addresses the international community’s concerns about Iran’s nuclear program, while noting that Iran must…

The United States strongly condemns today’s horrific terrorist attacks in Yemen that reportedly killed over 130 people and left hundreds of others wounded.  We express our condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims.  This unconscionable attack on Muslim worshipers during Friday prayers only further highlights the depth of the terrorists’ depravity and…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Francine Berman, of New York, to be a Member of the National Council on the Humanities for a term expiring January 26, 2020, vice Gary D. Glenn, term expired. Richard Christman, of Kentucky, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National and Community Service…