MEMORANDUM FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUBJECT: Authorizing the Exercise of Authority Under Public Law 85-804 By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the…
Archive: November 12, 2014
President Obama and President Xi recognize the importance of economic relations at the core of the U.S.-China bilateral relationship. The two Presidents commit to deepen bilateral economic ties. To this end, the United States and China commit to pursue policies…
Today in Geneva, the United States began its periodic presentation to the Committee Against Torture, a body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment by States that…
Today, the White House Council on Women and Girls released a report entitled “Women and Girls of Color: Addressing Challenges and Expanding Opportunity”. This report highlights work the Administration has done over the last six years to reduce barriers to…
TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President…
NOTICE – – – – – – – CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO IRAN On November 14, 1979, by Executive Order 12170, the President declared a national emergency with respect to Iran and, pursuant to the International…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Daniel Elliott, III – Member, Surface Transportation Board, and upon appointment to be designated Chairman Lauren McFerran – Member, National Labor…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Leon Aron, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Broadcasting Board of Governors for a term expiring August 13, 2016, vice S. Enders Wimbush, resigned. Walter A. Barrows, of Ohio, to be a Member…
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, President Obama nominated Judge Dale A. Drozd and LaShann Moutique DeArcy Hall to serve on the United States District Courts. “I am honored to put forward these highly qualified candidates for the federal bench,” President Obama…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Adewale Adeyemo, of California, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, vice Marisa Lago. Antony Blinken, of New York, to be Deputy Secretary of State, vice William J. Burns, resigned. Daniel R. Elliott, III,…
