Category: Oct 2015

The President yesterday declared a major disaster exists in the State of Washington and ordered federal aid to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by wildfires and mudslides during the period of August 9 to September 10, 2015. Federal funding is available to state, tribal, and eligible local governments and…

NOTICE   – – – – – – – CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO THE SITUATION IN OR IN RELATION TO THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO On October 27, 2006, by Executive Order 13413, the President declared a national emergency with respect to the situation in or in relation to the…

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 the emergency…

“Twenty-first century businesses will rely on American science and technology, research and development…I want Americans to win the race for the kinds of discoveries that unleash new jobs.” President Obama, 2015 State of the Union Address Today, the Administration is unveiling an updated Strategy for American Innovation. The Strategy, first issued in 2009, provides an…

The President spoke by phone today with Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada to express his deep appreciation for his commitment to the United States-Canada relationship during his time as Prime Minister.  The two leaders noted the progress on trade and security that 6 ½ years of close cooperation has produced.  In particular, they noted…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Linda I. Etim, of Wisconsin, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the African Development Foundation for a term expiring September 22, 2021, vice Mimi E. Alemayehou, term expired. Lisa M. Fairfax, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Securities and Exchange Commission for a term…

University of Akron Akron, Ohio 3:11 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA:  Wow!  Hey, you guys!  (Applause.)  How you guys feeling?  How does this feel?  (Applause.)  Wait, wait, wait — what was that?  (Applause.)  Are you feeling good?  (Applause.)  Are you feeling proud of yourselves?  (Applause.)  Well, I’m proud of you guys.  I’m really happy to be…

Charleston, West Virginia 2:45 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you, everybody.  Everybody, please have a seat.  Have a seat.  Thank you so much.  Well, hello, West Virginia!  (Applause.) Go, Mountaineers!  (Applause.)  It is great to be back in what is clearly one of the most beautiful states in the United States of America.  One of…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts:          Linda Etim – Member, Board of Directors for the African Development Foundation          Lisa M. Fairfax – Commissioner, Securities and Exchange Commission          Jean Elizabeth Manes – Ambassador to the Republic of El Salvador, Department…