Category: Jul2013
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Presidential Nomination Sent to the Senate
NOMINATION SENT TO THE SENATE: Nicholas Christopher Geale, of Virginia, to be a Member of the National Mediation Board for a term expiring July 1, 2016. (Reappointment)
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Remarks by the President on Jobs for the Middle Class, 07/30/13
Amazon Chattanooga Fulfillment Center Chattanooga, Tennessee 2:00 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Chattanooga! (Applause.) It is good to be back in Tennessee. (Applause.) It’s great to be here at Amazon. (Applause.) I want to thank Lydia for the introduction and sharing her story. Give Lydia a big round of applause. (Applause.) So this is something…
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Obama Interviewed By The New York Times, Talks About The Economy
President Obama sat with Michael Shear and Jackie Chalmers for a rare interview that covered topics such as the economy, the President’s ongoing issues with Congress as well as the racial tensions in the United States. During the forty minute interview, Obama minced no words when speaking of Congress trying to block every legislative move…
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Statement by the President on the Confirmation of James Comey as the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
I applaud the overwhelming, bipartisan majority of Senators who today confirmed Jim Comey to be the next director of the FBI. Jim is a natural leader of unquestioned integrity. In the face of ever-changing threats, he has repeatedly demonstrated his commitment to defending America’s security and ideals alike. With Jim at the Bureau’s helm, I…
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Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of Baltic Leaders
President Obama looks forward to welcoming President Toomas Hendrik Ilves of Estonia, President Dalia Grybauskaite of Lithuania, and President Andris Berzins of Latvia to the White House on Friday, August 30. This joint meeting will highlight the significant transformations the Baltic states have undergone since restoring their independence two decades ago. Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia…
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Statement by the President on the Resumption of Israeli-Palestinian Negotiations
I am pleased that Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Abbas have accepted Secretary Kerry’s invitation to formally resume direct final status negotiations and have sent senior negotiating teams to Washington for the first round of meetings. This is a promising step forward, though hard work and hard choices remain ahead. During my March visit to…
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Fixing Our Broken Immigration System: The Economic Benefits to Agriculture and Rural Communities
New Report Released by the White House “So if we’re truly committed to strengthening our middle class and providing more ladders of opportunity to those who are willing to work hard to make it into the middle class, we’ve got to fix the system. We have to make sure that every business and every worker…
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Notice — Regarding the Continuation of the National Emergency with respect to Lebanon
NOTICE – – – – – – – CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO LEBANON On August 1, 2007, by Executive Order 13441, the President declared a national emergency with respect to Lebanon pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to…
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Letter — Regarding the Continuation of the National Emergency with respect to Lebanon
TEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT TO THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE July 29, 2013 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) 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…
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Statement by the President on the Confirmation of James Comey as the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
I applaud the overwhelming, bipartisan majority of Senators who today confirmed Jim Comey to be the next director of the FBI. Jim is a natural leader of unquestioned integrity. In the face of ever-changing threats, he has repeatedly demonstrated his commitment to defending America’s security and ideals alike. With Jim at the Bureau’s helm, I…