Le envío mi más profundo pésame al pueblo ruso tras las terribles muertes y lesiones causadas por los atentados en el metro de Moscú. El pueblo estadounidense se suma al pueblo ruso en su oposición al extremismo violento y los atroces ataques terroristas, que demuestran tanta indiferencia hacia…
I send my deepest condolences to the people of Russia after the terrible loss of life and injuries resulting from the bombings on the Moscow Metro. The American people stand united with the people of Russia in opposition to violent extremism and heinous terrorist attacks that demonstrate such…
President Barack Obama paid a surprise visit to troops in Afghanistan, delivering a message of praise to American servicemembers on behalf of the United States.
While continuing to deter external threats to South Korea, Eighth (Field) Army is taking a proactive approach to prevent potential insider violence.
Liberia’s Atlantic coast is being taken over by the rising sea level at an astonishing rate. The Liberian Observer states:Rising sea levels: This is one of the major hurdles that Liberia has to face now and for many years to come as many towns are being submerged by the sea. The once famous Hotel…
Pictures from President Barack Obama's trip to Afghanistan, March 28, 2010.
12:46 A.M. (Local) SENIOR ADMINSTRATION OFFICIAL: So obviously the President just came from a stop at the hospital. Before that he had a pretty quick meeting, about 15 minutes, maybe 20; check in with Ambassador Eikenberry and General McChrystal. After the speech to the troops -- General…
11:13 P.M. (Local) THE PRESIDENT: How’s it going, Bagram? (Applause.) Well, you know, it turns out that the American people, they let me use this plane called Air Force One. And so I thought I’d come over and say hello. (Applause.) Couple of people I want to…
9:15 P.M. (Local) PRESIDENT KARZAI: Mr. President, welcome to Afghanistan on your second visit, this time as the President of the United States of America. I welcome you on behalf of the Afghan people and express the gratitude of our people for the help that America has given us in the past…
Fifteen Appointees Have Waited an Average of 214 Days for Senate Confirmation WASHINGTON –After facing months of Republican obstruction to administration nominees, President Obama announced his intent to recess appoint fifteen nominees to fill critical administration posts that have been left…
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WASHINGTON – In this week’s address, President Barack Obama praised the bold reforms to the higher education system passed by Congress this week. These reforms save the taxpayers $68 billion over the next decade by ending the subsidies given to banks and middlemen who handle student loans. …
The Army will sponsor its third Sexual Harassment / Sexual Assault Prevention Summit in Arlington, Va., from March 29 - April 1.
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key administration posts: Steve A. Linick, Inspector General, Federal Housing Finance AgencyThomas Hicks, Commissioner, Election Assistance Commission President Obama said, “The expertise and…
On Friday, March 26, 2010, the President signed into law: H.R. 4938, which extends temporary authority under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to guarantee up to 90 percent of loans in the Small Business Administration’s section 7(a) Loan Program through April 30, 2010; and…
I join the American people in sending my best wishes to those, abroad and here at home, that are celebrating Bangladesh Independence Day. 39 years ago, the people of Bangladesh earned their independence, and since then, our two nations have shared a commitment to democratic values and created an…
10:53 A.M. EDT SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, thank you all very much. This is a good day for America and our security. And as President Obama just reiterated, it is one of the highest priorities of the Obama administration to pursue an agenda to reduce the threat posed by the deadliest weapons the…
10:47 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. I just concluded a productive phone call with President Medvedev. And I’m pleased to announce that after a year of intense negotiations, the United States and Russia have agreed to the most comprehensive arms control agreement in nearly…
Treaty Structure: The New START Treaty is organized in three tiers of increasing level of detail. The first tier is the Treaty text itself. The second tier consists of a Protocol to the Treaty, which contains additional rights and obligations associated with Treaty provisions. The basic…
In a phone call this morning, President Obama and President Medvedev agreed to meet in Prague, the Czech Republic, on Thursday, April 8, to sign the Treaty between the United States of America and the Russian Federation on Measures to Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms (the…