BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Nearly a century and a half ago, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation — a document that reaffirmed the noble goals of equality and freedom for all that…
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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION 1. Section 1205(a) of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 (the “1988 Act”) (19 U.S.C. 3005(a)) directs the United States International Trade Commission (the “Commission”) to keep…
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION 1. Pursuant to section 503(b)(1)(G) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (the “1974 Act”) (19 U.S.C. 2463(b)(1)(G)), articles that the President determines to be import-sensitive in the…
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION In our schools and in our neighborhoods, at home and in workplaces across our Nation, stalking endangers the physical and emotional well being of millions of American men and…
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Every day, mentors help young Americans face the challenges of growing into adulthood. By setting a positive example and sharing their time, knowledge, and experience, mentors play an essential…
Today I have signed into law H.R. 2055, the “Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012.” This bill provides the funding necessary for the smooth operation of our Nation’s Government. I have previously announced that it is the policy of my Administration, and…
TEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT TO THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE December 23, 2011 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) In accordance with section 5 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012,…
MEMORANDUM FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY SUBJECT: Flexible Implementation of the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards Rule Today’s issuance, by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), of the final Mercury and Air Toxics Standards rule for power plants…
INSTITUTING A NATIONAL ACTION PLAN ON WOMEN, PEACE, AND SECURITY By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Policy. (a) …
ADJUSTMENTS OF CERTAIN RATES OF PAY By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extensions Act, 2011 (Public Law 111 322),…
