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Message — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Situation in Zimbabwe
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…
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Notice — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Situation in Zimbabwe
On March 6, 2003, by Executive Order 13288, the President declared a national emergency and blocked the property of persons undermining democratic processes or institutions in Zimbabwe, pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706). He took this action to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the foreign policy of…
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President Obama Grants Pardons
WASHINGTON – Today President Barack Obama granted pardons to the following seventeen individuals: • Robert Leroy Bebee – Rockville, Maryland. Offense: Misprision of a felony, 18 U.S.C. § 4. Sentence: Two years probation. • James Anthony Bordinaro – Gloucester, Massachusetts. Offenses: Conspiracy to restrain, suppress, and eliminate competition in violation of the Sherman Act, 15 U.S.C. §…
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Readout of the President’s Call with President Putin
President Obama called Russian President Putin today to discuss next steps in the bilateral relationship and to coordinate on regional and global issues. The Presidents had a constructive conversation on a wide range of issues. President Obama welcomed strong U.S.-Russian cooperation in the P5+1 to address the Iranian nuclear issue. The Presidents welcomed the substantive…
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Remarks by the First Lady on Walmart and Other American Companies Making Healthy Changes
MRS. OBAMA: Thank you all so much. (Applause.) You all can rest yourselves. You don’t have to exercise in front of me just because of Let’s Move. (Laughter.) I am really thrilled to be here today to celebrate the groundbreaking steps that Walmart has taken to make healthier food more affordable and accessible for American…
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Op-ed by First Lady Michelle Obama: The Business Case for Healthier Food Options
The Business Case for Healthier Food Options By First Lady Michelle Obama For years, America’s childhood obesity crisis was viewed as an insurmountable problem, one that was too complicated and too entrenched to ever really solve. According to the conventional wisdom, healthy food simply didn’t sell—the demand wasn’t there and higher profits were found elsewhere—so…
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Statement from the President on the House Passage of the Violence Against Women Act
I was pleased to see the House of Representatives come together and vote to reauthorize and strengthen the Violence Against Women Act. Over more than two decades, this law has saved countless lives and transformed the way we treat victims of abuse. Today’s vote will go even further by continuing to reduce domestic violence, improving…
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Statement by Vice President Biden on the House Passage of the Violence Against Women Act
Today Congress put politics aside and voted to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act. Eighteen years ago, I envisioned a world where women could live free from violence and abuse. Since VAWA first passed in 1994, we have seen a 64% reduction in domestic violence. I am pleased that this progress will continue, with new…
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First Lady Michelle Obama Announces Unprecedented Collaboration to Bring Physical Activity Back to Schools
Mrs. Obama calls for school champions to sign up at LetsMoveSchools.org to help all students get active, sets ambitious goal of engaging 50,000 schools in the next five years and praises range of partners, including a $50 million investment from NIKE, Inc. Chicago, IL – First Lady Michelle Obama today launched Let’s Move! Active Schools…
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First Lady Michelle Obama Celebrates American Companies Committed to Creating and Selling Healthy Products
Mrs. Obama’s visit to a Springfield, MO Walmart highlights that what’s good for kids and good for family budgets can also be good for business Springfield, MO – As part of the celebration of the third anniversary of Let’s Move!, First Lady Michelle Obama today visited a Walmart in Springfield, MO to celebrate American companies…