On August 17, 2001, consistent with the authority provided to the President under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), the President issued Executive Order 13222. In that order, he declared a national emergency with respect…
Category: Statement and Releases
I have made securing our Southwest Border a top priority since I came to office. That is why my administration has dedicated unprecedented resources and personnel to combating the transnational criminal organizations that traffic in drugs, weapons, and money, and…
Desde que asumí la presidencia, hice de la seguridad fronteriza en el sudoeste una de mis principales prioridades. Por eso mi gobierno le ha dedicado un nivel sin precedente de recursos y personal a luchar contra las organizaciones criminales trasnacionales…
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Wisconsin and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding during the period of July 20-24,…
On behalf of the American people, Michelle and I want to extend our best wishes to Muslims in America and around the world. Ramadan Kareem. Ramadan is a time when Muslims around the world reflect upon the wisdom and guidance…
On Wednesday, August 11, 2010, the President signed into law: H.R. 5872, the “General and Special Risk Insurance Funds Availability Act of 2010,” which provides the Department of Housing and Urban Development with an additional $5 billion in commitment authority…
El martes, 10 de agosto, 2010, el Presidente promulgó la siguiente ley: H.R. 1586, que asigna fondos para empleos en el sector de educación; extiende y modifica cierta ayuda médica federal a los estados; acelera el vencimiento de ciertos aumentos…
Hoy, el secretario Gates reafirmó nuestros esfuerzos para invertir en la capacidad de defensa que necesitamos en el siglo XXI, y al mismo tiempo, actuar responsablemente y rendir cuentas al gastar el dinero de los contribuyentes. Desde hace tiempo…
WASHINGTON – Below please find a statement by President Obama on the passing of former Senator Ted Stevens: “A decorated World War II veteran, Senator Ted Stevens devoted his career to serving the people of Alaska and fighting for our…
On Tuesday, August 10, 2010, the President signed into law: H.R. 2765, the “Securing the Protection of our Enduring and Established Constitutional Heritage Act,” or the “SPEECH Act,” which amends title 28, United States Code, to prohibit recognition and…
