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Presidential Decision Directive: U.S. Counterintelligence Effectiveness
"Many threats to the national security of the United States have been significantly reduced by the break-up of the Soviet Union at the end of the Cold War. Core U.S. concepts -- democracy and market economics -- are more broadly accepted around the world than ever before. Nevertheless, recent events at home and abroad make clear that numerous threats to our national interests -- terrorism, proliferating weapons of mass destruction, ethnic conflicts, sluggish economic growth -- continue to exist and must be effectively addressed. In this context, it is critical that the U.S. maintain a highly effective and coordinated counterintelligence capability."
United States. White House Office; National Security Council (U.S.)
1994-05-03
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Presidential Decision Directive: International Organized Crime
The growth in international communications and transportation has resulted in many benefits. It has brought the world closer together. Unfortunately, it has also facilitated criminal elements so that they no longer threaten just their own country or region. The scale and extent of international organized criminal activities has become complex, global and threatening. [...] Their corrosive activities threaten all governments, including our own. International organized criminal enterprises, therefore, are not only a law enforcement problem, they are a threat to national security. Acting, therefore, consistent with my constitutional obligations, I hereby direct an enhanced and integrated Federal government response to international organized crime as a matter of great priority.
United States. White House Office; National Security Council (U.S.)
1995-10-21
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Presidential Decision Directive: U.S. Nuclear Posture and Policy on Nuclear Arms Control Beyond the START I and START II Treaties
"This Presidential Decision Directive establishes and directs the implementation U.S. nuclear posture and policy on nuclear arms control beyond the START I and START II Treaties."
United States. White House Office; National Security Council (U.S.)
1994-09-21
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Presidential Decision Directive: Environmental Policy on Biodiversity and Global Climate Change
"This Presidential Decision Directive directs the implementation of United States policy on Biodiversity and Global Climate Change. These policies reflect our response to the concerns stated at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro last summer, and establish a positive leadership role for the United States on both the future of the world's biodiversity and on necessary strategies to address global warming."
United States. White House Office; National Security Council (U.S.)
1993-05-27
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Final Report of the Independent Counsel for Iran/Contra Matters
"In October and November 1986, two secret US. Government operations were publicly exposed, potentially implicating Reagan Administration officials in illegal activities. These operations were the provision of assistance to the military activities of the Nicaraguan contra rebels during an October 1984 to October 1986 prohibition on such aid, and the sale of U.S. arms to Iran in contravention of stated U.S. policy and in possible violation of arms-export controls. In late November 1986, Reagan Administration officials announced that some of the proceeds from the sale of U.S. arms to Iran had been diverted to the contras. [...] The investigations and prosecutions have shown that high-ranking Administration officials violated laws and executive orders in the Iran/contra matter."
United States. White House Office; National Security Council (U.S.)
Walsh, Lawrence E.
1993-08-04
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Presidential Decision Directive: National Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention
"The Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction ('CWC' or 'Convention'); which entered into force for the United States on April 29, 1997; imposes a number of obligations on the United States. The Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act of 1998 ('the Act'), enacted on October 21, 1998, Executive Order 13128, and associated Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Policy Guidance elaborate many of these obligations and assign some specific responsibilities within the Executive Branch. Among the specific responsibilities is the designation of the Department of State as United States National Authority for the purposes of the Convention and the Act. This document specifies agency and departmental responsibilities."
United States. White House Office; National Security Council (U.S.)
1999-12-17
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How China's Economic Aggression Threatens the Technologies and Intellectual Property of the United States and the World
"The People's Republic of China (China) has experienced rapid economic growth to become the world's second largest economy while modernizing its industrial base and moving up the global value chain. However, much of this growth has been achieved in significant part through aggressive acts, policies, and practices that fall outside of global norms and rules (collectively, 'economic aggression'). Given the size of China's economy and the extent of its market-distorting policies, China's economic aggression now threatens not only the U.S. economy but also the global economy as a whole. [...] This report will document the major acts, policies, and practices of Chinese industrial policy used to implement these two strategies. Through such implementation, the Chinese State seeks to access the crown jewels of American technology and intellectual property."
United States. White House Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy
2018-06
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Presidential Decision Directive: Nuclear Scientific and Technical Cooperation with Russia Related to Stockpile Safety and security and comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) Monitoring and Verification
"This Presidential Decision Directive establishes and directs the implementation of U.S. policy on nuclear scientific and technical cooperation with Russia related to stockpile safety and security and Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) monitoring and verification."
United States. White House Office; National Security Council (U.S.)
1996-03-21
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Presidential Decision Directive: U.S. Policy on Foreign Access to Remote Sensing Space Capabilities
"This Presidential Decision Directive (PDD) establishes and directs the implementation of US policy on foreign access to remote sensing capabilities."
United States. White House Office; National Security Council (U.S.)
1994-03-09
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Less-Redacted Version of CIA Document 3-002 [Originally Released March 15,2010]
"This letter expresses concern about the origin of certain claims made by the President and members of his administration before the Mar 03 invasion of Iraq and requests answers to the questions listed in this letter; Please describe in detail the decision making process which concluded with al-Libi being transferred to a foreign government? Does the United States have a uniform policy regarding the transfer of an individual into the custody of a state that appears on the list of states that engage in torture in the Country Reports on Human Rights? Was there thought given to the possibility that under the custody of a foreign government al-Libi might be tortured, especially if the foreign government which received custody of al-Libi had been cited by the Department of State's by the Department of State's annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for torture or abuse of prisoners and detainees? Central Intelligence agency operation cables from February 1004, as quoted by the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, contain many references to allegations by al-Libi that he was tortured by the foreign intelligence service. After transferring custody of al-Libi to a foreign government, were United States personnel involved in the interrogation? Please describe in detail the judgments your Administration made as to the veracity of the information obtained from al-Libi under interrogation by the foreign intelligence service?"
United States. White House Office; United States. Central Intelligence Agency
Markey, Edward J.
2007-05-24
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National Disaster Recovery Framework Draft
"The National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF) draft outlines how community 2 recovery is supported on a national level. The framework builds on scalable, 3 flexible, and adaptable coordinating structures to align key roles and 4 responsibilities, linking local, state, tribal and federal governments, the private 5 sector, and voluntary, faith-based and community organizations that play vital roles 6 in recovery. It captures resources, capabilities, and best practices for recovering 7 from disaster, recognizing that significant challenges can confront all recovery 8 efforts, from a relatively localized event to a large-scale disaster that demands 9 substantial resources. Once finalized, this Draft NDRF is intended to be the 10 companion document to the National Response Framework (NRF) issued in January 11 2008."
United States. White House Office; United States. Department of Homeland Security
2010-02-05
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Priority Agenda: Enhancing the Climate Resilience of America's Natural Resources
From the summary statement: "In November 2013, a few days after the first anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, President Obama issued Executive Order 13653 calling on Federal agencies to work with states, tribes, and local governments to improve preparedness for the impacts of a changing climate. […] Through the first half of 2014, the CNRWG conducted an interagency process to inventory and assess current policies, programs, and regulations, as directed by the Executive Order. A variety of stakeholders were informally consulted throughout the process, including close collaboration with the State, Local, and Tribal Leaders Task Force for Climate Preparedness and Resilience. This work considered several existing interagency strategies addressing climate change adaptation and natural resources, particularly the 'National Ocean Policy,' the 'National Action Plan: Priorities for Managing Freshwater Resources in a Changing Climate,' and the 'National Fish,' 'Wildlife and Plants Climate Adaptation Strategy.' This document, the 'Priority Agenda for Enhancing the Climate Resilience of America's Natural Resources,' is the result of this deliberation. The Agenda builds upon the robust climate change adaptation work already accomplished by Federal agencies and identifies significant actions moving forward."
United States. White House Office; United States. Executive Office of the President
2014-10
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New Strategy to Combat an Evolving Threat
This White House Blog written by Eric H. Holder, Jr. discusses the release of the new Strategy to Combat Transnational Organized Crime by the National Security Council on July 25, 2011. The new Strategy acknowledges the sophistication of today's 21st Century criminal organizations and involves cooperative efforts between government agencies and law enforcement. The new Strategy also suggests legislative changes that will allow anti crime forces to better affect the financial stability of criminal organizations, by "extending anti-money laundering provisions".
United States. White House Office; National Security Council (U.S.)
Holder, Eric H., 1951-
2011-07-25
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Executive Order 13848: Imposing Certain Sanctions in the Event of Foreign Interference in a United States Election
"I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, find that the ability of persons located, in whole or in substantial part, outside the United States to interfere in or undermine public confidence in United States elections, including through the unauthorized accessing of election and campaign infrastructure or the covert distribution of propaganda and disinformation, constitutes an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States. Although there has been no evidence of a foreign power altering the outcome or vote tabulation in any United States election, foreign powers have historically sought to exploit America's free and open political system. In recent years, the proliferation of digital devices and internet-based communications has created significant vulnerabilities and magnified the scope and intensity of the threat of foreign interference, as illustrated in the 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment. I hereby declare a national emergency to deal with this threat."
United States. White House Office; United States. Executive Office of the President
Trump, Donald, 1946-
2018-09-12
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Federal Cloud Computing Strategy [June 24, 2019]
From the Key Actions: "The Chief Information Officers Council (CIO Council) has developed a list of action items to execute the Cloud Smart strategy. These actions will constitute a work plan aimed at creating and updating programs, policies, and resources that the whole of Government will use to advance the Cloud Smart agenda. Additionally, all Federal agencies will rationalize their application portfolios to drive Federal cloud adoption. The rationalization process will involve reducing an application portfolio by 1) assessing the need for and usage of applications; and 2) discarding obsolete, redundant, or overly resource-intensive applications. Decreased application management responsibilities will free agencies to focus on improving service delivery by optimizing their remaining applications. To support these rationalization efforts, the CIO Council will develop best practices and other resources. Furthermore, while the initial Cloud Smart work plan will be executed over an eighteen-month period, its actions will be refreshed continuously as needed to keep up with the changing cloud market and emerging technologies."
United States. White House Office; United States. Office of Management and Budget; Chief Financial Officers Council (U.S.)
Kent, Suzette
2019-06-24
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Federal Big Data Research and Development Strategic Plan
"'The Federal Big Data Research and Development Strategic Plan' (Plan) builds upon the promise and excitement of the myriad applications enabled by Big Data with the objective of guiding Federal agencies as they develop and expand their individual mission-driven programs and investments related to Big Data. […] The Plan is built around seven strategies that represent key areas of importance for Big Data research and development (R&D). Priorities listed within each strategy highlight the intended outcomes that can be addressed by the missions and research funding of NITRD agencies. These include advancing human understanding in all branches of science, medicine, and security; ensuring the Nation's continued leadership in research and development; and enhancing the Nation's ability to address pressing societal and environmental issues facing the Nation and the world through research and development."
United States. White House Office; Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Program (U.S.)
2016-05
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5-Year Plan Collaboration Teams: 2015 Summary of Accomplishments and 2016 Priorities [Appendix B]
"The accomplishments described here represent highlights for each IARPC [Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee] collaboration team during FY 2015, presented in order of appearance in the 5-Year Plan. Each team also has contributed an update on priorities for the coming year. The latest milestone updates can be obtained from the secretariat and are available online on the member side of the IARPC Collaborations website."
Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee (U.S.); United States. White House Office
2016?
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National Drug Control Strategy: FY 2007 Budget Summary
"The President's Fiscal Year (FY) 2007 Budget provides resources for reducing illegal drug use in the United States. Reducing drug use requires an investment in programs that discourage the use of drugs that help those in need of treatment and law enforcement programs that target those trying to supply illicit drugs to the marketplace. The proposed funding levels support the three key priorities of the National Drug Control Strategy (Strategy). Priority I--Stopping Use Before it Starts: Education and Community Action--receives support for effective programs to help communities obtain a drug-free environment and encourage young people to reject drug use. Priority II--Intervening and Healing America's Drug Users--continues to focus on ensuring that treatment is available for those who need it. This budget expands access and choice to a wider array of innovative treatment options including those services offered by faith-based organizations. The Strategy's Priority III--Disrupting the Market--targets individuals and organizations profiting from trafficking in illegal drugs. The budget provides resources to strengthen and focus market disruption efforts while at the same time dedicating new resources for emerging threats."
United States. White House Office; United States. Office of National Drug Control Policy
2006-02
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Four Years of Broadband Growth
"Broadband access is an essential part of our economy. Given the reliance of so many American businesses and families on this basic technology, it's easy to overlook that just 15 years ago broadband barely existed for consumers. To create jobs and grow wages at home, and to compete in the global information economy, the delivery of fast, affordable and reliable broadband service to all corners of the United States must be a national imperative. The build-out of broadband infrastructure itself is a major driver of American investment and job creation, but even more significant are the ways that connectivity is transforming a range of industries, from education to entertainment to agriculture to travel. High-speed wired and wireless networks place the United States at the center of a digital economy that is one of the brightest parts of our short-term recovery and long-term competitiveness. This report highlights (1) the status of broadband development in the United States in 2013, including both progress made in achieving greater availability to broadband as well as the significant remaining challenges of timely and affordable deployment of broadband to all Americans; (2) several important contributions of the Obama Administration over the last four years that have accelerated the growth of broadband technology; and (3) two key opportunities for further action."
United States. Office of Science and Technology Policy; National Economic Council (U.S.); United States. White House Office
2013-06
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Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) Blog [Obama Administration White House Archives]
This is the archived version of the Obama Administration's Office of National Drug Control Policy [ODNCP] blog. From the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) website: "The ONDCP blog is one of the main channels used to keep you informed about ongoing drug policy news, initiatives, and events."
United States. White House Office; United States. Office of National Drug Control Policy
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National Research and Development Strategy for Microbial Forensics
"The purpose of the National Strategy to Support Microbial Forensic Research is to guide and focus the research efforts of the US Government to advance the discipline of microbial forensics and provide the nation with the most scientifically sound and statistically defensible capability to provide scientific data to support attribution investigations of a potential or actual biological attack. The Strategy has three primary goals: I. Develop a strategic microbial forensics research agenda that will produce a national microbial forensic capability that is ultimately capable of high confidence, robust detection, characterization and comparison of biological agents in forensic samples. II. Promote interagency communication, coordination and information sharing on microbial forensics research and development efforts. III. Develop effective interagency education and training on microbial forensics designed to inform policymakers and scientific and technical personnel. This Strategy shall form the framework of an interagency implementation plan that will begin to address research and interagency communications issues that are required for an enduring national capability in microbial forensics."
United States. White House Office; National Science and Technology Council (U.S.)
2009
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National Near-Earth Object Preparedness Strategy
"This document was developed by the Interagency Working Group (IWG) for Detecting and Mitigating the Impact of Earth-bound Near-Earth Objects (NEOs) (DAMIEN). The Strategy seeks to improve our Nation's preparedness to address the hazard of near-Earth object (NEO) impacts by enhancing the integration of existing national and international assets and adding important capabilities that are currently lacking. The Strategy builds on efforts at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to better detect and characterize the NEO population as well as recent efforts at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to prepare for and respond to a NEO impact."
National Science and Technology Council (U.S.); United States. White House Office
2016-12
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National HIV/AIDS Strategy for the United States: Updated to 2020
From the Executive Summary: "The Nation's first comprehensive National HIV/AIDS [human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome] Strategy for the United States (Strategy) was released in 2010, and in the subsequent five years, people and organizations have joined together around its vision and goals. […] This is the first update of the Strategy (Update), which is designed to look ahead to 2020. The Update reflects the hard work accomplished and the lessons learned since 2010. Moreover, it incorporates the scientific advances that could one day bring the United States, and the world, closer to virtually eliminating new HIV infections, effectively supporting all people living with HIV to lead long and healthy lives and eliminating the disparities that persist among some populations. The Strategy remains a steady foundation on which to build future efforts. As such, this Update retains its vision and four main goals through 2020. At the same time, the Strategy is also a living document, designed to be updated. The Update includes the following changes: 1.) The Steps and Recommended Actions under each of the goals have been revised to reflect past progress and activities to meet the Strategy goals (see 'At-A-Glance' summaries on pages 8-11). 2.) The Update has 10 quantitative indicators-some of which are new additions, and some of which are revised-to better monitor progress and ensure that the Nation is constantly moving in the right direction to achieve its goals (see list on page 12 and detailed information in the Indicator Development and Progress Appendix). In addition, three areas have been identified as priorities for developing indicators: PrEP [Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis], stigma, and HIV among transgender persons."
United States. Office of National AIDS Policy; United States. White House Office
2015-07
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National Southwest Border Counternarcotics Strategy [2016]
"Criminal activity along the Southwest Border (SWB) poses a significant national security threat for the United States. The almost 2,000-mile border that separates the United States and Mexico includes major population centers, transportation hubs, and large tracts of uninhabited desert. Criminal organizations have used that vast area to engage in cross-border drug trafficking, human smuggling, weapons trafficking, money laundering, and other associated illegal activities. The U.S.-Mexico border is the primary entry point into the United States for all major illicit drugs, with the exception of controlled prescription drugs and certain new synthetic drugs. Mexican Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs) operating primarily on the Mexican side of the U.S.-Mexico border supply the majority of the heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine, and foreign-produced marijuana available in U.S. illicit drug markets. These drugs are also smuggled into the United States across other land, sea, and air frontiers, but not on the same scale as the substances transported across the SWB."
United States. White House Office; United States. Office of National Drug Control Policy
2016-05
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Report to the President Outlining a Strategy to Expedite Deployment of Gun Safety Technology
"For more than two decades, the federal government and the private sector have
grappled with a basic question of firearm engineering: Can modern technology make guns
safer-or 'smarter'-without sacrificing the reliability, durability, and accuracy that owners
expect from their firearms?
The technology holds great promise. By incorporating electronic systems into a
firearm's design, manufacturers can give gun owners greater control over how a weapon is
used, both by limiting who can fire the gun ('user-authorization technology') and by making
a gun easier to retrieve if it is lost or stolen ('electronic recovery technology'). As noted in
the President's January 4, 2016, Memorandum on Promoting Smart Gun Technology, these
innovations have the potential to reduce accidental and unauthorized firearm discharges, in
turn making our country and its citizens safer. To achieve these changes, the federal
government must develop a research and development strategy to expedite real-world
deployment of such technology for use in practice."
United States. Department of Justice; United States. Department of Homeland Security; United States. Department of Defense . . .
2016-04
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Fentanyl: Safety Recommendations for First Responders
"[1] The abuse of drugs containing fentanyl is killing Americans. Misinformation and inconsistent recommendations regarding fentanyl have resulted in confusion in the first responder community. [2] You as a first responder (law enforcement, fire, rescue, and emergency medical services (EMS) personnel) are increasingly likely to encounter fentanyl in your daily activities (e.g., responding to overdose calls, conducting traffic stops, arrests, and searches). [3] This document provides scientific, evidence-based recommendations to protect yourself from exposure."
United States. Office of National Drug Control Policy; United States. Department of Justice; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.) . . .
2018?
