Category: Sep 2015

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Clare E. Connors, of Hawaii, to be United States District Judge for the District of Hawaii, vice Susan Oki Mollway, retiring. Stephanie A. Gallagher, of Maryland, to be United States District Judge for the District of Maryland, vice William D. Quarles, Jr., retiring. Edward L. Gilmore, of Illinois, to be…

The first bill President Obama signed into law was the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Restoration Act, which empowers women to recover wages lost to discrimination by extending the time period in which an employee can file a claim. The President continues to advocate for passage of the Paycheck Fairness Act, common sense legislation that would give…

Vice President Biden called Guatemalan President Alejandro Maldonado this evening to congratulate the government for holding elections.  The Vice President signaled continued U.S. commitment to supporting institutions, combating corruption, and promoting transparency in Guatemala.  He also underscored the importance of the work of the International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala (CICIG).  The Vice President and…

WASHINGTON, DC – On Wednesday September 9, the President will travel with Dr. Jill Biden to Macomb Community College in Warren, Michigan to deliver remarks on the importance of investing in skills and growing the economy. The arrival and departure of Air Force One in Warren, MI are open to pre-credentialed media, but closed to…

WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, the President recognized Labor Day by highlighting the economic progress our country has made, and underlining what needs to be done to continue that growth. Our businesses have created 13.1 million new jobs over the past five and a half years, the unemployment rate is the lowest it’s been…

President Obama spoke today by phone with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to offer deep condolences for the loss of 45 Emirati service members in Yemen on September 4, 2015. The thoughts and prayers of the American people are with the people of the UAE and with the…

Oval Office 11:39 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Well, it’s a great pleasure to welcome His Majesty, King Salman, to the Oval Office.  This is the latest of several meetings that I’ve had with His Majesty.  And the fact that he has chosen to take this first visit to the United States is indicative of the…

At the invitation of President Barack Obama, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abd alAziz Al-Saud visited the United States and met with President Obama at the White House on September 4, 2015. The two leaders had a positive and fruitful discussion in which they reviewed the enduring relationship between their…

Senior Advisor to the President Brian Deese will visit New Delhi, India on September 7, 2015 and Beijing, China from September 9-10, 2015. He will meet with senior officials in both countries, including Foreign Secretary Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in India and Executive Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli in China, to consult on key international climate change issues.…

Kotzebue, Alaska 5:45 P.M. AKDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, Alaska!  (Applause.)  Hello, Kotzebue!  (Applause.)  Go, Huskies!  Thank you so much!  Thank you for that wonderful, wonderful reception.  Please give Millie a big round of applause.  (Applause.)  Did a great job. Everybody, have a seat.  Have a seat.  Just relax.  I’m going to be here for a…