Washington, DC - Vice President Joe Biden on the Budget Deal:

Washington, DC - Today, President Barack Obama granted commutations of sentence to 95 individuals and pardons to two individuals.

Washington, DC - A recent McKinsey report found that the critical drivers of customer satisfaction with state government services are: fast, simple, and efficient processes; the availability of online options for completing interactions; and the transparency of information. Secure and convenient digital access to online state services can make a genuine difference to beneficiaries—that’s why these providers need to both deliver solutions and protect against fraud—while safeguarding personal information from malicious actors.

McLean, Virginia - President Barack Obama: "As President and Commander in Chief, my highest priority is the security of the American people.  And on a regular basis, I convene members of my national security team for an in-depth review of our efforts to prevent terrorist attacks against our citizens - around the world and here at home.  We examine any known and emerging threats.  We review our security posture and we make sure that we’re taking every necessary measure to protect our people.

Washington, DC - In honor of the 240th Navy Chaplain Corps anniversary, Chief of Chaplains Rear Adm. Margaret Grun Kibben and Deputy Chief of Chaplains/Chaplain of the Marine Corps Rear Adm. Brent W. Scott delivered the opening prayers for the House and Senate sessions in the U.S. Capitol, December 16.

Washington, DC - LifeLock will pay $100 million to settle Federal Trade Commission contempt charges that it violated the terms of a 2010 federal court order that requires the company to secure consumers’ personal information and prohibits the company from deceptive advertising. This is the largest monetary award obtained by the Commission in an order enforcement action.