Category: 2015

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Robert McKinnon Califf, of South Carolina, to be Commissioner of Food and Drugs, Department of Health and Human Services, vice Margaret A. Hamburg, resigned. Eduardo Castell, of New York, to be a Member of the Board of Trustees of the Harry S Truman Scholarship Foundation for a term expiring December…

Today, the President called California Governor Jerry Brown to receive an update on the recent wildfires and express his concern about the devastating impacts on the state of California and its citizens. He expressed his gratitude for the brave firefighters, local authorities, and emergency managers who have worked tirelessly to combat these devastating fires and…

East Room 12:07 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Everybody have a seat.  Welcome to the White House.  And welcome back to the — surprisingly enough — NCAA Champions, the UConn Huskies!  (Applause.)  We have some rabid members of Congress here today.  And not only do we have some of the current delegation, but we also have…

East Room 12:07 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Everybody have a seat.  Welcome to the White House.  And welcome back to the — surprisingly enough — NCAA Champions, the UConn Huskies!  (Applause.)  We have some rabid members of Congress here today.  And not only do we have some of the current delegation, but we also have…

Oval Office 2:50 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Well, it is a wonderful honor and pleasure to welcome His Majesty King Felipe to the Oval Office.  We’ve had occasion to meet before but this is the first time that he has visited while I’ve been in office in an official capacity.  So welcome, Your Majesty. His…

FACT SHEET: U.S. – China Climate Leaders Summit September 15 – 16, 2015 Los Angeles, California The U.S. – China Climate Leaders Summit fulfills a key element of the U.S.-China Joint Announcement on Climate Change by Presidents Obama and Xi last November, and helps to ensure that the ambitious actions to address climate change that…

“Adopting the insights of behavioral science will help bring our government into the 21st century in a wide range of ways – from delivering services more efficiently and effectively; to accelerating the transition to a clean energy economy; to helping workers find better jobs, gain access to educational opportunity, and lead longer, healthier lives.” — President…

This morning, the Vice President spoke with His Majesty King Abdullah II of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.  The Vice President thanked the King for his continued leadership in the region, particularly in the coalition to counter ISIL in Syria and Iraq, and reiterated the United States’ unwavering commitment to Jordan’s security and stability.  The…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Rebecca Goodgame Ebinger to serve on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa. “I am pleased to nominate Rebecca Ebinger to serve on the United States District Court bench,” said President Obama. “I am confident she will serve the American people with distinction.” Rebecca Goodgame…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Rob Califf – Commissioner of Food and Drugs, Department of Health and Human Services Eduardo Castell – Member, Board of Trustees of the Harry S Truman Scholarship Foundation Ambassador Deborah R. Malac – Ambassador to the Republic of Uganda,…