Category: Nov 2015

Vice President Joe Biden spoke today with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko about implementation of the Minsk agreements, economic reforms, and anti-corruption initiatives. The Vice President congratulated President Poroshenko on the conduct of Ukraine’s local elections, which represent another milestone in the country’s democratic development. The two leaders also discussed the implementation of the Minsk agreements,…

NOTICE – – – – – – – NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ENTER INTO THE TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT Consistent with section 106(a)(1)(A) of the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 (Public Law 114-26, Title I; the “Trade Priorities Act”), I have notified the Congress of my intention to enter into a free…

Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) Consistent with section 106(a)(1)(A) of the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 (Public Law 114-26, Title I; the “Trade Priorities Act”), I am pleased to notify the Congress of my intention to enter into a free trade agreement, known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement. The…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Vik Edwin Stoll as a Judge to the United States Tax Court. “Vik has demonstrated unwavering integrity and dedication throughout his career,” said President Obama. “I am proud to nominate him to serve on the United States Tax Court.” Vik Edwin Stoll, Nominee…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Karen Brevard Stewart – Ambassador to the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Department of State Robert Riley – Ambassador to the Federated States of Micronesia, Department of State President Obama also announced his intent to appoint…

On Thursday, November 5, 2015, the President signed into law: H.R. 313, the “Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act of 2015,” which provides leave to newly-hired Federal employees who are veterans with a service-connected disability of 30 percent or more, for purposes of undergoing medical treatment related to such service-connected disability; H.R. 322, which designates the…

National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice met today with Israeli National Security Advisor Yossi Cohen at the White House in advance of President Obama’s meeting next week with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Ambassador Rice expressed her condolences over the deaths and injuries of Israelis in recent terrorist attacks, and reiterated the United States’ deep…

Today, President Obama signed into law H.R. 774, the “Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act.” This bi-partisan legislation will advance U.S. efforts to prevent illegally harvested fish from entering our ports and market and achieve sustainable fisheries globally. It will also help address key priorities in the Administration’s action plan for combatting illegal, unreported,…

Reagan Building Washington, D.C. 4:10 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Am I supposed to make remarks first, or are you going to say something? MS. SCHIMMEL:  I think you can do whatever you want.  (Laughter.) THE PRESIDENT:  You know, I think I’m supposed to make remarks first.  I was just feeling so comfortable I sat down.…

Qatar National Convention Center Doha, Qatar 9:35 A.M. AST MRS. OBAMA:   Thank you so much, Michal.  Good morning, everyone.  It is truly a pleasure and an honor to be here today for this year’s World Innovation Summit for Education. I want to start by congratulating Dr. Yacoobi on winning the 2015 WISE Prize for…