Category: May2015

  James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:12 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST:  Good afternoon, everybody.  Let me do a quick statement at the top, and then we’ll get going. It’s my understanding that the United States House of Representatives has recessed for the Memorial Day break and is not expected to return until June 1st. …

  The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of West Virginia and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by the severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides during the period of April 13-15, 2015. Federal funding is available to state and eligible local governments…

  United States Coast Guard Academy New London, Connecticut 11:42 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you!  (Applause.)  Thank you very much.  Everybody, please have a seat.  Class of 2015 — ahoy! AUDIENCE:  Ahoy! THE PRESIDENT:  There are now fewer days to go until the Class of 2015 graduates than — never mind.  (Laughter.)  There are…

  Reagan Building Washington, D.C. 3:39 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA:  Thank you so much.  (Applause.)  Well, hello.  I think Kat is a hard act to follow.  She’s pretty amazing.  (Applause.)  Yes, absolutely. But I want to start by thanking Senator Dole for her remarks, but more importantly, for her extraordinary leadership on such an important…

  The full report can be found HERE. Today, President Obama will travel to New London, Connecticut to deliver the commencement address at the United States Coast Guard Academy. During his speech, the President will speak to the importance of acting on climate change and the risks to national security this global threat poses. The…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Stephen C. Hedger – Assistant Secretary of Defense for Legislative Affairs, Department of Defense W. Thomas Reeder, Jr. – Director, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation Jessica Rosenworcel – Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission Luis A. Viada – Member,…

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Stephen C. Hedger – Assistant Secretary of Defense for Legislative Affairs, Department of Defense W. Thomas Reeder, Jr. – Director, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation Jessica Rosenworcel – Commissioner, Federal…

Oval Office 11:07 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Well, as some of you aware, several weeks ago we lost two of New York’s finest, Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu.  They were serving their community with great honor and dedication and courage.  And all of New York grieved and all of the nation grieved.  It was a…

  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…

  On Tuesday, May 19, 2015, the President signed into law: S. 665, the “Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu National Blue Alert Act of 2015,” which requires the Department of Justice to establish a national Blue Alert communications network to disseminate information on:  the serious injury or death of a law enforcement officer in the…