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Archive: October 21, 2015

TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: I am returning herewith without my approval H.R. 1735, the “National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016.” While there are provisions in this bill that I support, including the codification of key interrogation-related reforms…

UNITED NATIONS DAY, 2015 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION   Seventy years after a world ravaged by war and injustice came together to chart the course for…

Aboard Air Force One En Route Charleston, West Virginia 1:25 P.M. EDT MR. SCHULTZ:  Welcome aboard Air Force One, everyone, en route to Charleston, West Virginia, where the President will host a community panel about local, state and federal efforts,…

Prescription drug abuse and heroin use have taken a heartbreaking toll on too many Americans and their families, while straining law enforcement and treatment programs. Today, the President will travel to West Virginia to hear directly from individuals and families…

The President yesterday declared a major disaster exists in the State of Washington and ordered federal aid to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by wildfires and mudslides during the period of August 9 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 publishes…

NOTICE   – – – – – – – CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY  WITH RESPECT TO THE SITUATION IN OR IN RELATION  TO THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO   On October 27, 2006, by Executive Order 13413, the…

“Twenty-first century businesses will rely on American science and technology, research and development…I want Americans to win the race for the kinds of discoveries that unleash new jobs.” President Obama, 2015 State of the Union Address Today, the Administration is…

The President spoke by phone today with Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada to express his deep appreciation for his commitment to the United States-Canada relationship during his time as Prime Minister.  The two leaders noted the progress on trade…

Rose Garden 12:18 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Good morning, folks.  Please, please, sit down.   Mr. President, thank you for lending me the Rose Garden for a minute.   THE PRESIDENT:  It’s a pretty nice place.  (Laughter.)   THE…