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Oval Office 3:52 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  As President and Commander-in-Chief, my first and most important responsibility is keeping the American people safe.  And that means that we make sure that our military is properly funded, and that our men and women in uniform get the support, the equipment, the support for their families that…

South Court Auditorium 2:36 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Well, first of all, Bill, thanks for moderating this.  Thank you to the Marshall Project.  I am particularly grateful to folks in law enforcement, some members of Congress who are here, people in prosecutors’ offices — all of whom have taken a great interest in this. And…

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 September 10, 2015. Federal funding is available to state, tribal, and eligible local governments and…

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 President declared a national emergency with respect to the situation in or in relation to the…

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 in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the emergency…

“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 unveiling an updated Strategy for American Innovation. The Strategy, first issued in 2009, provides an…

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 and security that 6 ½ years of close cooperation has produced.  In particular, they noted…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Linda I. Etim, of Wisconsin, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the African Development Foundation for a term expiring September 22, 2021, vice Mimi E. Alemayehou, term expired. Lisa M. Fairfax, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Securities and Exchange Commission for a term…

University of Akron Akron, Ohio 3:11 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA:  Wow!  Hey, you guys!  (Applause.)  How you guys feeling?  How does this feel?  (Applause.)  Wait, wait, wait — what was that?  (Applause.)  Are you feeling good?  (Applause.)  Are you feeling proud of yourselves?  (Applause.)  Well, I’m proud of you guys.  I’m really happy to be…