Twenty-five years ago today, Ukraine declared its independence from the Soviet Union. On behalf of the American people, I’m proud to join the Ukrainian people in marking this historic anniversary. As we have been reminded in recent years, Ukraine’s path …
As part of President Obama’s ongoing efforts to assist communities negatively impacted by changes in the coal industry and power sector, today the Administration is announcing awards totaling $38.8 million for 29 economic and workforce development projects …
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE KATAHDIN WOODS AND WATERS NATIONAL MONUMENT - - - - - - - BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION In north central Maine lies an area of the North Woods known in recent years as the Katahdin Woods and Waters …
Today, in honor of the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service, President Obama designated the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument encompassing awe-inspiring mountains, forests, and waters of north-central Maine. Building on the …
National Library of Latvia Riga, Latvia 6:10 P.M. (Local) THE VICE PRESIDENT: That's a graceful entrance. (Laughter.) I say to -- I don't often get to speak to three Presidents, twice in one day in the same room. I want to thank them for their …
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 24, 2016 The United States condemns in the strongest terms the terrorist attack today on the American University of Afghanistan. We salute the quick work of the Afghan National …
Today, the United Nations and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) announced the results of a year-long expert, independent, and neutral investigation into multiple allegations of chemical weapons use in Syria. The report …
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:45 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. Nice to see you all. I do not have any comments on the top, so, Kathleen, you can go ahead and get us started. Q I wanted to start with the Turkish …
The President spoke today by phone with Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos to congratulate him on finalizing key details of a peace agreement with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The President recognized this historic day as a …
This is a historic day for the people of Colombia. With the finalizing of a peace agreement between Colombia and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, the longest-running war in the Western Hemisphere is coming to an end. We have witnessed, once …
Presidential Palace Ankara, Turkey VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN: (In progress) -- thoughtful consideration when I lost my son. It was appreciated very much. We’ve known each other for a long time. I came today for multiple reasons. Most of all, Mr. President, …
“We’ve got to make it easier for people to save for retirement . . . So I’ve called on the Department of Labor and Tom Perez to propose a set of rules by the end of the year to provide a clear path forward for states to create retirement savings programs. …
Cankaya Palace Ankara, Turkey (August 24, 2016) 4:32 P.M. (Local) THE VICE PRESIDENT: I’ve been told by the Prime Minister that he’d like me to speak first. I want to thank him for his hospitality and say good afternoon to everyone. I’ve been to Turkey …
WOMEN'S EQUALITY DAY, 2016 - - - - - - - BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Nearly one century ago, with boundless courage and relentless commitment, dedicated women who had marched, advocated, and organized for the right …
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room **Please see a correction marked by an asterisk below. 11:39 A.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good morning, everybody. Q It is morning. MR. EARNEST: It is morning. Nice to see you all. Q Love it. MR. EARNEST: I do not have …
On Friday, President Obama will expand the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument off the coast of Hawaii, creating the world’s largest marine protected area. Building on the United States’ global leadership in marine conservation, today’s designation …
PAPAHĀNAUMOKUĀKEA MARINE NATIONAL MONUMENT EXPANSION - - - - - - - BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Through Proclamation 8031 of June 15, 2006, as amended by Proclamation 8112 of February 28, 2007, the President …
“Today we can announce that 28 of America’s leading businesses are committed to closing the gender pay gap. We should encourage more businesses to join them.” -President Barack Obama, United State of Women Summit, June 14, 2016 Today, on Women’s Equality …
The White House Office of the Vice President For Immediate Release August 26, 2016 Washington, DC – Today, at the Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Railroad Station in Wilmington, Delaware, Vice President Joe Biden and Deputy Secretary of Transportation Victor Mendez …
Platinex Inc. (TSX VENTURE:PTX) (the "Company") has completed the second and final closing of its previously announced non-brokered private placement (the "Private Placement"), issuing an additional 4,720,000 units ("Units") …
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