In addition to taking away Americans' health care security, the bill would increase the deficit, remove policies that have helped slow health care cost growth and improve the quality of care patients receive, and detract from the work the Congress could be doing to further job creation and economic growth, if the President were presented with H.R. 596, he would veto it.

The White House

Categorized in : Politics

Today, in partnership with our neighbors and allies in Canada, the United States is taking historic steps to build a strong Arctic economy, preserve a healthy Arctic ecosystem and protect our fragile Arctic waters, including designating the bulk of our Arctic water and certain areas in the Atlantic Ocean as indefinitely off limits to future oil and gas leasing.

The White House

latest-headlines

The visit will highlight the deepening of the U.S.-India relation... by The White House

The visit will highlight the deepening of the U.S.-India relationship in key areas.

The White House

The two leaders reaffirmed the historic friendship and deep strategic partnership between the United States and Saudi Arabia.

The White House

More broadly, the president and King discussed the challenges posed by Iran’s provocative activities in the region, agreeing on the importance of an inclusive approach to de-escalating regional conflicts.

The White House

We simply cannot provide Puerto Rico with the tools it desperately needs to confront this crisis without congressional action.

The White House

In particular, President Obama emphasized the importance now of Russia playing a constructive role by ceasing its air campaign against moderate opposition forces in Syria.

The White House

most-read-articles

However, our advantage is threatened by foreign governments, criminals and lone actors who are targeting our computer networks, stealing trade secrets from American companies and violating the privacy of the American people.

The White House

As spring and summer approach, bringing with them larger and more active mosquito populations, we must be fully prepared to mitigate and quickly address local transmission within the continental U.S., particularly in the Southern United States.

The White House

We're working aggressively to work through the process. by The White House

We're working aggressively to work through the process.

The White House

President Obama, Dems threaten shutdown as funding deadline looms... by The White House

President Obama, Dems threaten shutdown as funding deadline looms - WashEx :.

The White House

While most agencies already have taken this step, this action will better ensure that applicants from all segments of society, including those with prior criminal histories, receive a fair opportunity to compete for federal employment.

The White House

We've made clear both in public and in private that doubling down on supporting Assad is a losing bet.

The White House

It's fair to say that we're quite concerned by some of the reports that we've seen about the conduct of this particular company, but ultimately this is the responsibility of the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) to take a look at it and that's exactly what they're doing.

The White House

The United States remains committed to our enduring objective of promoting a more prosperous Cuba that respects the human rights and fundamental freedoms of all its people, we believe the regulatory changes announced today will allow the United States to continue to advance our interests and improve the lives of ordinary Cubans.

The White House

Learning about aid eligibility options much earlier in the college application and decision process will allow students and families to determine the true cost of attending college – taking available financial aid into account – and make more informed decisions.

The White House

This is really remarkable when you view this issue of paid leave through the global lens. The Republican Party is really out of step with conservative governments around the world.

The White House

Russia, on the other hand, has 40 icebreakers and another 11 plan... by The White House

Russia, on the other hand, has 40 icebreakers and another 11 planned or under construction.

The White House

Right now, he's running away from the consequences of his actions. if he felt his actions were consistent with civil disobedience, then he should do what those who have taken issue with their own government do: Challenge it, speak out, engage in a constructive act of protest, and -- importantly -- accept the consequences of his actions.

The White House

... while we understand that you intend to veto any joint resolution of disapproval that Congress may send to your desk, it would be entirely inappropriate and divisive for your Administration to vote to lift UN-backed sanctions should Congress reject the final agreement and override a presidential veto to that effect.

The White House

If this bill were to pass, their water supply is in jeopardy. You can't drink salt water. It just doesn't work.

The White House