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Letter From The President– War Powers Resolution
Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) I am providing this supplemental consolidated report, prepared by my Administration and consistent with the War Powers Resolution (Public Law 93-148), as part of my efforts to keep the Congress informed about deployments of U.S. Armed Forces equipped for combat. MILITARY OPERATIONS IN SUPPORT OF U.S. COUNTERTERRORISM OBJECTIVES In furtherance…
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Readout of the Vice President’s call With Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk
Vice President Joe Biden spoke today with Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk about the importance of maintaining Ukrainian political unity and moving forward with essential reforms. The Vice President condemned the attack on Prime Minister Yatsenyuk in the Rada today, calling on Ukraine’s lawmakers to end divisive rhetoric, which only hinders the reforms that the…
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WHITE HOUSE REPORT: The Every Student Succeeds Act
Last week, the White House released a fact sheet praising House passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) with strong bipartisan support and calling on the Senate to do the same. Today, as President Obama signs that bill into law, the White House is releasing an analysis of progress made in elementary and secondary education since…
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Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call with Prime Minister Davutoglu of Turkey
Vice President Joe Biden spoke with Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu by phone today to discuss efforts by the United States and Turkey to combat ISIL. The leaders also discussed ongoing developments in Iraq, emphasizing the importance of defusing recent tensions between Turkey and the Government of Iraq in a manner that respects Iraqi sovereignty…
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Statement by the Press Secretary on S. 1177
On Thursday, December 10, 2015, the President signed into law: S. 1177, the “Every Student Succeeds Act,” which amends and reauthorizes the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 by, among other provisions: (1) requiring States to submit accountability plans identifying achievement goals and school evaluation methods; (2) requiring States to intervene in under-performing schools;…
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Remarks by the President at Every Student Succeeds Act Signing Ceremony
South Court Auditorium Eisenhower Executive Office Building 11:15 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Welcome to the White House. First of all, I want to thank Antonio for being such an outstanding role model. Back in 2011 — when he was much shorter — (laughter) — I visited Kenmore Middle School and saw firsthand their great work…
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Readout of the President’s Call with President Francois Hollande of France
Article written by Career Advantage portal President Obama spoke today by phone with President Francois Hollande of France to discuss the status of the ongoing negotiations at the climate conference in Paris. President Obama and President Hollande reviewed the progress that has been made and underscored their firm commitment to work together to reach an…
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President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
Article written by Online Education Portal WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Andrew Mayock – Deputy Director for Management, Office of Management and Budget Edith Ramirez – Commissioner and Chair, Federal Trade Commission Alan J. Kreczko – Member, Internal Revenue Service Oversight Board James R. White – Member,…
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White house to expand background checks on Gun sales
Article written by Online Education Resources The president’s advisors are putting together a proposal that would increase the number of background checks done prior to the selling of guns. Valerie Jarrett, White House advisor stated that the proposal will expand background checks. She spoke at a vigil organized for the victims of the Newtown shooting,…
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President Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to Argentina to Attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Mauricio Macri, President-elect of the Argentine Republic
Article written by Learners Workshop President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Argentina to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Mauricio Macri, President-elect of the Argentine Republic, on December 10, 2015. The Honorable Anthony Foxx, Secretary of Transportation, will lead the delegation. Members of the Presidential Delegation: The Honorable Noah…