The White House
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
March 11, 2015
We welcome today’s approval by the IMF board of a new four-year $17.5 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for Ukraine. The EFF, which is underpinned by an ambitious series of economic reforms, underscores both the commitment of the Ukrainian government and central bank to take the steps needed to lay a foundation for robust growth, and the commitment of the international community to provide financing to help stabilize Ukraine’s economy as it implements these reforms. The United States is working alongside international partners to provide Ukraine with the financial support it needs as it continues to take steps that will transform the Ukrainian economy and strengthen its democracy.
March 12, 2015 5:45 PM EDT
The President is hosting the 5th White House Science Fair on March 23rd, welcoming more than one hundred of the Nation’s brightest young minds with some showcasing innovative inventions, discoveries, and science projects. The President will meet with and congratulate these students, who, as budding engineers, scientists, and researchers are on deck to help solve some of the greatest challenges of our time.
March 12, 2015 3:00 PM EDT
Wind energy continues to be one of America’s best choices for low-cost, zero-pollution renewable energy – and it is one of our strongest tools to combat climate change.
March 12, 2015 11:57 AM EDT
NOAA is expanding two existing sanctuaries off California’s North-central coast. The expansion will more than double the current size of the Gulf of the Farallones and Cordell Bank national marine sanctuaries, ensuring that we are protecting all that the region has to offer.