June 7, 2012 MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF EDUCATION, THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY SUBJECT: Improving Repayment Options for Federal Student Loan Borrowers More individuals than ever before are using student loans to finance college. Nearly two-thirds of college graduates…
Category: Presidential Actions
AFRICAN-AMERICAN MUSIC APPRECIATION MONTH, 2012 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION As a long-cherished piece of American culture, music offers a vibrant soundtrack to the story of our…
NATIONAL OCEANS MONTH, 2012 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Our oceans help feed our Nation, fuel our economic engine, give mobility to our Armed Forces, and provide…
NATIONAL CARIBBEAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH, 2012 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Individuals and families from Caribbean countries have journeyed to America’s shores for centuries. Some were brought here…
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month, 2012 By The President Of The United States Of America A Proclamation From generation to generation, ordinary Americans have led a proud and inexorable march toward freedom, fairness, and full equality under the…
TEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT TO THE CHAIRMEN AND RANKING MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE COMMITTEES ON ARMED SERVICES AND THE JUDICIARY, THE CHAIRMAN AND RANKING MEMBER OF THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS, THE CHAIRMAN AND…
NATIONAL HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS WEEK, 2012 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Every year, hurricanes put communities at risk of catastrophic damage from storm surges, flooding, high winds, and tornadoes. During National Hurricane Preparedness Week, we…
PRAYER FOR PEACE, MEMORIAL DAY, 2012 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Our Nation endures and thrives because of the devotion of our men and women in uniform,…
COMMEMORATION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE VIETNAM WAR – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION As we observe the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, we reflect with…
MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES SUBJECT: Building a 21st Century Digital Government The innovative use of technology is fundamentally transforming how the American people do business and live their daily lives. Exponential increases in computing power,…
