Category: Sep 2015

President Obama called Tony Abbott and Malcolm Turnbull of Australiayesterday.  President Obama thanked Tony Abbott for his strong support and contribution to the U.S.-Australia bilateral relationship and for his partnership on a number of issues of mutual concern.  He also wished Mr. Abbott well on his next endeavor. President Obama congratulated Malcolm Turnbull on his…

President Obama on November 9, 2015 will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House. The President looks forward to discussing with the Prime Minister regional security issues, including implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action to peacefully and verifiably prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, and countering Tehran’s destabilizing activities.…

The United States today announced over $89 million in new humanitarian aid to help people affected by the ongoing conflict in Yemen, where escalating violence has left 80 percent of the country’s population in need of urgent aid. This new funding will provide emergency food assistance, safe drinking water, improved sanitation, emergency shelter, life-saving medical…

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…