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President Bush Discusses Mid-Session Review [July 11, 2006]
From the mid-session review where President Bush discusses the national budget and economic growth: "In order to reduce the deficit, you got to set priorities. And in working with Congress, we've set clear priorities. And the number one priority of this administration and this Congress is to make sure men and women who are defending the security of the United States and helping to spread peace through the spread of liberty get all the help they need from our government. We will always fund the troops in harm's way. In an age when terrorists have attacked our country and want to hurt us again, we will do everything in our power to protect the American homeland. Those are the clear priorities of this administration, and the clear priorities of the United States Congress. Fighting a war on terror and defending the homeland imposes great costs, and those costs have helped create budget deficits. Our responsibility is to win this war on terror, and to keep the economy growing. And those are the kind of policies we have in place. Some in Washington say we had to choose between cutting taxes and cutting the deficit. You might remember those debates. You endured that rhetoric hour after hour on the floor of the Senate and the House. Today's numbers show that that was a false choice. The economic growth fueled by tax relief has helped send our tax revenues soaring. That's what's happened."
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-
2006-07-11
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Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney [June 9, 2011]
In this June 9, 2011 press briefing, Press Secretary Jay Carney provides information and takes questions on the President's call with Governor Brewer of Arizona; the President's trip to Durham, North Carolina, to meet with the Jobs and Competitiveness Council at the corporate and U.S. manufacturing headquarters of Cree, a leading manufacturer of energy-efficient LED [light-emitting diode] lighting; cutting the payroll taxes that businesses have to pay on wages to encourage hiring; the current debate in congress about raising the debt ceiling; developments in Libya and the diplomatic recognition of the Transitional Council; developments in Afghanistan; the President's meeting today with President Bongo; the Affordable Care Act; the spending policies of Saudi Arabia; the progress on the current budget debates; the withdrawal of troops from Iraq; comments made by the President and Panetta ; the state of Syrian refugees in Turkey; and the Alabama immigration.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2011
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Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney [June 15, 2011]
In this June 15, 2011 press gaggle, Press Secretary Jay Carney provides information and answers questions on the White House reaction to Pakistani arrests of individuals who assisted in the operation to raid bin Laden's compound, the President's meeting with Secretary Gates, the time line for a decision regarding the debt ceiling, contributing parties to Obama's current campaign, the possible drawdown of troops in Libya, and the effect of tax cuts on the economy.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2011-06-15
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Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney [June 20, 2011]
In this June 20, 2011 press briefing, Press Secretary Jay Carney provides information and takes questions on the drawdown in Afghanistan, the mission of disrupting and dismantling al Qaeda in the Afghanistan-Pakistan region beyond and below Osama bin Laden, unemployment rates in America, remarks made between Ambassador Eikenberry and Afghan President Karzai, developments in the Congressional debt ceiling debate, and preliminary talks between Secretary Gates and the Taliban in regards to a political settlement.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2011-06-20
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Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney [May 17, 2011]
In his May 17, 2011 press briefing, Press Secretary Jay Carney states there are no prearranged announcements and goes straight to answering questions. Questions asked included: President Obama's preparations for his speech on the Middle East, the effects of the International Monetary Fund, the status of the Mideast peace process, waivers obtained by the Department of Health and Human Services, and the situation in Syria.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2011-05-17
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Fact Sheet - Building a 21st Century Infrastructure: Modernizing Infrastructure Permitting
This White House press release accompanies the President's Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Fact Sheet, https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=753206. "Building a 21st century infrastructure is a critical component of President Obama's effort to accelerate economic growth, expand opportunity, and improve the competitiveness of the American economy. With the Highway Trust Fund projected to run out of money before this fall, President Obama has laid out his vision for a long-term infrastructure bill that would provide certainty for our state and local partners, support millions of jobs, and position our economy for lasting growth. The President is calling on Congress to pass a robust multi-year transportation bill before funding runs out and puts hundreds of thousands of jobs at risk. The President has also been clear that he is committed to making 2014 a year of action and that while he wants to work with Congress wherever they are willing, he will not hesitate to use his power as President to act on his own to promote American economic growth and opportunity. That is why, as part of its commitment to ensuring America has a first-class transportation infrastructure, the Administration is taking action to modernize the federal infrastructure permitting process, cutting through red tape and getting more timely decisions, while protecting our communities and the environment. For projects that are approved, this means states, local and tribal governments, and private developers will be able to start construction sooner, create jobs earlier, and fix our nation's infrastructure faster."
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2014-05-14
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President's Budget Fiscal Year 2015; Opportunity for All: Building a 21st Century Infrastructure
This Fact Sheet accompanies the White House press release, "Building a 21st Century Infrastructure: Modernizing Infrastructure Permitting" of May 14, 2014. "A Roadmap for Growth, Opportunity, and Fiscal Responsibility: The President's Budget provides a roadmap for accelerating economic growth, expanding opportunity for all Americans, and ensuring fiscal responsibility. It invests in infrastructure, job training, preschool, and pro-work tax cuts, while reducing deficits through health, tax, and immigration reform. Builds on Bipartisan Progress: The Budget adheres to the 2015 spending levels agreed to in the Bipartisan Budget Act and shows the choices the President would make at those levels. But it also shows how to build on this progress to realize the nation's full potential with a fully paid for $56 billion Opportunity, Growth, and Security Initiative, split evenly between defense and non-defense priorities."
United States. White House Office
2014-05?
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Obama Administration Auto Restructuring Initiative: Chrysler-Fiat Alliance [April 30, 2009]
From the Document: "On March 30, 2009, President Obama laid out a framework for Chrysler to achieve viability by partnering with the international car company Fiat. After a month of close engagement with the President's Auto Task Force, Chrysler, Fiat and their key stakeholders have made unprecedented sacrifices and executed an agreement that positions Chrysler for a viable future. Chrysler has not only been an icon of America's auto industry and a source of pride for generations of American workers; it has also been responsible for helping build our middle class, giving countless Americans the chance to provide for their families, send their kids to college, and save for a secure retirement. As a result of the sacrifices by key stakeholders and a substantial commitment of U.S. government resources, Chrysler has an opportunity to thrive as a long-term viable 21st century company. To execute this agreement, Chrysler will use Section 363 of the bankruptcy code to clear away the remaining impediments to its successful re-launch." This press release from April 30, 2009 outlines some of the details of the agreement.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2009-04-30
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Text of a Letter from the President to the Speaker of the House Regarding FY 2010 Proposals in the FY 2011 Budget [April 5, 2010]
In this White House press release, President Obama is "requesting authority [from Congress] to allow the Department of Defense to transfer up to $50 million of funds that will expire in FY 2010 to the Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration for improvements to the Port of Guam. Modernization of the Port is a critical prerequisite for the military construction program supporting the realignment of U.S. Marine Corps forces from Japan to Guam, a part of the overall U.S. strategy for military forces in the Pacific region."
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2010-04-05
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President Bush's Radio Address [November 21, 2008]
This document is a White House transcript of President Bush's November 21, 2008 speech. Topics discussed include the global economy and the U.S. auto industry bailout.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-
2008-11-21
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President Obama Launches Major Veterans Employment Initative [November 9, 2009]
"Today [November 9, 2009], the White House announced the launch of an initiative that is designed to transform the federal government into the model employer of America's veterans. This evening, President Obama will be joined by Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki, Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis, Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano and Office of Personnel Management Director John Berry to sign an Executive Order on the Employment of Veterans in the federal government, which establishes the Veterans Employment Initiative for the Executive Branch. The Initiative underscores to federal agencies the importance of recruiting and training veterans, aims to increase the employment of veterans within the Executive Branch, and helps recently hired veterans adjust to service in a civilian capacity." This press release includes clips from each of the statements.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2009-11-09
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Federal Emergency Management Agency: Opportunities Exist to Strengthen Oversight of Administrative Costs for Major Disasters, Report to Congressional Requesters
From the Highlights: "FEMA leads federal efforts to respond to and recover from disasters, and provides grants to states and localities through the DRF [Disaster Relief Fund]. For each major disaster, funds can be obligated from the DRF to cover administrative costs--the costs of providing and managing disaster assistance--for FEMA, states, tribes, localities, and certain nonprofits, among others. [The] GAO [United States Government Accountability Office] was asked to review these administrative costs along with FEMA policy changes. This report addresses the extent to which DRF funds were obligated to cover (1) FEMA's administrative costs for major disasters during fiscal years 2004 through 2013, and the steps FEMA has taken to control these costs, and (2) Grantee and subgrantee administrative costs for PA [Public Assistance] grants, and the impact FEMA's 2007 policy changes had on PA program administrative costs reimbursements. GAO analyzed FEMA's administrative costs data and policies and PA guidance for administrative cost reimbursements; and interviewed FEMA, state, and local officials."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2014-12-17
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Fact Sheet on U.S. Missile Defense Policy: A 'Phased, Adaptive Approach' for Missile Defense in Europe [September 17, 2009]
From the Document: "President Obama has approved the recommendation of Secretary of Defense Gates and the Joint Chiefs of Staff for a phased, adaptive approach for missile defense in Europe. This approach is based on an assessment of the Iranian missile threat, and a commitment to deploy technology that is proven, cost-effective, and adaptable to an evolving security environment." This recommendation comes from a new threat assessment and advances in capabilities and technology.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2009-09-17
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Statement on GDP from CEA Chair Christina Romer [October 29, 2009]
Christina Romer, Chair of the Council of Economic Advisors (CEA) on October 29, 2009 gave the following statement: "Data released today [October 29, 2009] by the Commerce Department show that real GDP [gross domestic product] grew at an annual rate of 3.5 percent in the third quarter of the year. This is in stark contrast to the decline of 6.4 percent annual rate just two quarters ago. Indeed, the two-quarter swing in the rate of growth of 9.9 percentage points was the largest since 1980. Analysis by both the Council of Economic Advisers and a wide range of private and public-sector forecasters indicates that the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 contributed between 3 and 4 percentage points to real GDP growth in the third quarter. This suggests that in the absence of the Recovery Act, real GDP would have risen little, if at all, this past quarter."
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2009-10-29
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National Security Decision Memorandum 242: Policy for Planning the Employment of Nuclear Weapons
National Security Decision Memorandum [NSDM] 242 is directed to: the Secretary of State; Secretary of Defense; Director, Central Intelligence Agency; and Director, Arms Control and Disarmament Agency. From the Document: "Based on a review of the study conducted in response to NSSM [National Security Study Memoranda] 169 and discussions by the Verification Panel, I have reached the following decisions on United States policy regarding planning for nuclear weapons employment. These decisions do not constitute a major new departure in U.S. nuclear strategy; rather, they are an elaboration of existing policy. The decisions reflect both existing political and military realities and my desire for a more flexible nuclear posture. This NSDM provides the policy framework for planning the employment of U.S. nuclear weapons. It also establishes the process by which the principal aspects of this policy will be coordinated, reviewed and revised."
United States. White House Office
1974-01-17
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National Security Decision Directive 78: U.S. Approach to START Negotiations V
National Security Decision Directive (NSDD) 78 provides additional guidance on the U.S. approach to the START [Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty] negotiations outlined in NSDD 33, NSDD 36, NSDD 44, and NSDD 53.
United States. White House Office
1983-02-01
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National Security Decision Memorandum 74: Detailed Statement of the Provisions of U.S. SALT Position [attachment not provided]
National Security Decision Memorandum 74 "is the statement as approved by the President, of the detailed provisions of the U.S. SALT [strategic arms limitation talks] position as outlined in NSDM 69 and NSDM 73. The material is intended for the guidance of the United States Delegation in explaining the details of our position to the Soviet Delegation."
United States. White House Office
1970-07-31
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Department of Homeland Security: Continued Action Needed to Strengthen Management of Administratively Uncontrollable Overtime, Report to Congressional Requesters
From the Highlights: "DHS had approximately 29,000 employees earning AUO [administratively uncontrollable overtime], a type of premium pay intended to compensate eligible employees for substantial amounts of irregular, unscheduled overtime. DHS components' use of AUO has been a long-standing issue since at least 2007, when reviews identified the inappropriate use of AUO in DHS. [The] GAO [United States Government Accountability Office] was asked to review DHS components' use and implementation of AUO. This report addresses, among other things, how much DHS spent on AUO from fiscal year 2008 through March 2014 (the most current data available) and the extent to which DHS components implemented AUO appropriately. GAO analyzed AUO payments data from components that have regularly used AUO, which included U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Secret Service, National Protection and Programs Directorate, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and Office of the Chief Security Officer. When calculating annual averages, GAO used the last full fiscal year of available data (2013). GAO also analyzed component AUO policies and procedures to assess compliance with federal regulations and guidance."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2014-12-17
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Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board: Improvements Needed to Strengthen Internal Control and Promote Transparency, Report to Congressional Requesters
From the Highlights: "Congress established DNFSB [Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board] in 1988 to provide independent analysis and recommendations to the Department of Energy (DOE) to ensure adequate protection of public health and safety at defense nuclear facilities. DNFSB consists of a five-member Board, which currently has two vacancies, and about 103 technical, legal, and administrative staff. DNFSB's fiscal year 2013 budget was $26.8 million. Until fiscal year 2012, DNFSB was not required to have an IG [Inspector General] and did not have routine independent oversight by any other federal entity. GAO [U.S. Government Accountability Office] was asked to review the operations and oversight of DNFSB. This report examines the extent to which DNFSB had (1) policies and procedures governing the activities of the Board and technical staff; (2) assessed its internal controls; (3) meeting and voting practices that are transparent to the public; and (4) taken steps to obtain IG oversight and the results of those steps. GAO reviewed relevant federal laws, regulations, and guidance; analyzed DNFSB documents, including records of internal control assessments; interviewed officials from DNFSB, NRC-OIG [Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Office of the Inspector General], and DOE; and gathered information from 14 other federal agency IGs."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2015-01-20
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U.S. Commission on Civil Rights: Management Improvements Are Needed to Better Achieve Its Mission, Report to Congressional Committees
From the Highlights: "The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, first established by the Civil Rights Act of 1957, is an independent, bipartisan, fact-finding agency responsible for investigating and reporting on the status of citizens' civil rights. In fiscal year 2014, the commission had a $9 million budget and about 40 people, including 8 commissioners. The Senate and House Appropriations Committees mandated the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to review the commission's management. The GAO examined (1) the extent to which the commission has met its performance goals over the last 5 years, and (2) how well the commission is positioned to achieve its mission. The GAO reviewed the commission's achievement of its performance goals related to its major functions, use of Senate Appropriations Committees (SAC) to help identify civil rights issues, leadership structure, external communications, and workforce planning. The GAO interviewed commissioners and staff and reviewed commission documents and relevant federal laws and regulations. Congress may wish to consider clarifying the roles and responsibilities of commissioners and the staff director. The GAO also recommends that the commission make improvements for SACs and engage in comprehensive workforce planning. All the commissioners, except the chair, disagreed with our recommendations to clarify leadership roles and engage in workforce planning. The GAO continues to believe these recommendations are appropriate, as discussed in the report."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2015-02-03
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Budgeting For Disasters: Approaches to Budgeting for Disasters in Selected States, Report to Congressional Requesters
From the Highlights: "In recent years, natural and humanmade disasters have increased in the United States in terms of both numbers and severity. For presidentially declared disasters, the federal government generally pays 75 percent of disaster costs and states cover the rest. As a result of this trend, governments at all levels have incurred increased costs for disaster response and recovery. An understanding of the approaches states take to budget for disaster costs can help inform congressional consideration of the balance between federal and state roles in funding disaster assistance. GAO [Government Accountability Office] was asked to examine how states typically budget for costs associated with disasters and any changes to those budget approaches during the past decade. This report reviewed (1) the approaches selected states use to budget for and fund state-level disaster costs; and (2) how, if at all, state disaster budgeting approaches have changed over time. For this review, GAO selected 10 states based on criteria such as the number of major disaster declarations and denials for each state from fiscal years 2004 to 2013. GAO reviewed state statutes, budgets, and other documents explaining states' approaches to budgeting for disaster costs and interviewed state officials. Although GAO's findings are not generalizable, they are indicative of the variation in budget mechanisms among the states. GAO is not making recommendations. GAO received and incorporated, as appropriate, technical comments from the Department of Homeland Security and the 10 selected states."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2015-03
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Evidence-Based Policy Making: USDA's Decision to Relocate Research Agencies to Kansas City Was Not Fully Consistent with an Evidence-Based Approach, Report to Congressional Requesters
From the Highlights: "USDA [U.S Department of Agriculture] is made up of several agencies, including the research agencies, ERS [Economic Research Service] and NIFA. ERS reviews trends and emerging issues in food, agriculture, the environment, and rural America, while NIFA [National Institute of Food and Agriculture] administers federal funding through formula and competitive grants, among other things. In October 2019, USDA relocated most staff positions at ERS and NIFA from their headquarters in Washington, D.C. to Kansas City, Missouri. This decision was based on USDA's economic analysis. USDA stated the move would save taxpayers more than $300 million over 15 years compared to remaining in the Washington, D.C. region. GAO [Government Accountability Office] was asked to assess the analysis USDA used to support its decision to relocate ERS and NIFA to the Kansas City region. This report reviewed how USDA made its relocation decision, the underlying analyses, and the use of evidence in its decision-making."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2022-04
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Evaluation of the Department of Defense's Efforts to Address the Climate Resilience of U.S. Military Installations in the Arctic and Sub-Arctic
From the Finding: "U.S. military installation leaders at the six Arctic and sub-Arctic installations we visited did not conduct installation resilience assessments and planning required by DoD directive and public law. DoD Directive 4715.21, 'Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience' (2016), requires DoD Components to integrate climate change considerations into DoD Component policy, guidance, plans, and operations. In addition, 10 U.S.C. § 2864 (2020) requires commanders of major military installations to identify, assess, and develop plans to address military installation resilience and environmental risks and threats to assets, infrastructure, and mission. However, most installation leaders at the six installations we visited in the Arctic and sub-Arctic region were unfamiliar with military installation resilience planning requirements, processes, and tools, and did not comply with requirements to identify current and projected environmental risks, vulnerabilities, and mitigation measures or incorporate these considerations into plans and operations."
United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Inspector General
2022-04-13
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Combating Domestic Terrorism, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Crime of the Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives, One Hundred Fourth Congress, First Session, May 3, 1995
From the opening statement of Bill McCollum: "Let me begin by saying that less than one month ago in this very room the members of this subcommittee participated in a full Judiciary Committee hearing on the issue of terrorism. We discussed the real potential of terrorism in the United States and the devastating consequences of such crime. We didn't know then that in a matter of days a peaceful and pleasant city in the heart of America would be forever scarred by ruthless acts of violence that we call terrorism. The number of lives claimed by the car bomb in Oklahoma City is so large it overwhelms us: over 140 deaths, with still many missing, many never to be truly accounted for because of the force of the blast. The extent of the suffering and the loss is incomprehensible. In the wake of this tragedy, there are those who would express skepticism about congressional hearings and legislation involving terrorism. They would dismiss such efforts as just politicians playing to the public sense of fear and vulnerability. Let me be very clear to those who hold such a view: government has an absolute duty to protect its citizens from terrorism and all other forms of violent crime. This chairman will not rest until he's assured that everything within our power is done to avoid the destruction we have witnessed in the past few weeks from ever happening again." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Bill McCollum, William M. Baker, William P. Barr, Louis J. Freech, Ira Glasser, Jamie S. Girelick, Thomas Halpern, Brent L. Smith, George J. Terwilliger, III, William H. Webster, Sheila Jackson Lee, Steve Chabot, Ed Bryant, Ronald K. Noble, Gerald H. Goldstein, and Daniel J. Bryant.
United States. Government Printing Office
1996
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Code of Conduct for the Supreme Court? Legal Questions and Considerations [Updated April 6, 2022]
From the Document: "This Sidebar canvasses the relevant legal considerations surrounding proposals to establish a Supreme Court code of conduct. After discussing the existing Code that applies to lower federal judges, the Sidebar describes recent legislative proposals to create a similar code for the Supreme Court, as well as potential constitutional obstacles to those proposals."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Lampe, Joanna R.
2022-04-06
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COVID-19 Vaccination: Selected U.S. Data Sources [Updated April 11, 2022]
From the Document: "The sources below can help congressional staff track the progress of the U.S. Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination campaign at the national, state, and local levels. Sources were selected for having commonly cited and frequently requested data. This list is not intended to be comprehensive. Because different resources use different methodologies, readers should check websites' notes and caveats, and use caution when comparing data. For help interpreting or analyzing these data, congressional staff should contact CRS (202-707-5700, or place an online request). For an overview of considerations for Congress, see CRS Report R47024, 'Immunization Information Systems: Overview and Current Issues' and CRS Insight IN11584, 'Tracking COVID-19 Vaccines: U.S. Data Systems and Related Issues.' For international sources, see CRS Insight IN11732, 'International COVID-19 Data and Vaccine Distribution: Selected Resources.'"
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Cornell, Ada S.; Napili, Angela
2022-04-11
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Remarks by the President in State of the Union Address [January 27, 2010]
In this 2010 State of the Union Address, United States (U.S.) President Barack Obama discusses restoring the U.S. economy and repairing public confidence in government. In order to lay the foundation for a stronger economy, President Obama proposes measures that will lower health care and tuition costs and creating the next generation of clean energy jobs. Regarding Homeland Security, President Obama discusses his commitment to non-proliferation of nuclear weapons, the dangers of bioterrorism, the battle against Al-Qaeda, and the need for immigration reform.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
Obama, Barack
2010-01-27
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Remarks by President Obama and President Calderón of Mexico at Joint Press Availability [May 19, 2010]
In this May 19, 2010 joint press availability, U.S. President Obama and Mexican President Calderón discuss working together on creating jobs, responding to disasters, fighting drug crime, and fixing the immigration system.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
Obama, Barack; Calderón, Felipe
2010-05-19
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Remarks by the President on Oil Spill [May 2, 2010]
In this May 2, 2010 statement, President Obama gives an update on the federal government and British Petroleum's (BP's) response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf Coast. The President also briefly discusses the May 1, 2010 attempted terrorist bombing in Times Square, New York.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
Obama, Barack
2010-05-02
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Remarks by the President before Signing the Tribal Law and Order Act [July 29, 2010]
On July 29, 2010, President Obama signed the Tribal Law and Order Act. In his remarks, Obama discusses Attorney General Holder's announcement of "significant reforms to increase prosecutions of crimes committed in Indian Country. [Attorney General Holder] hired more Assistant U.S. Attorneys and more victim-witness specialists. And Holder even created a position for a National Indian Country Training Coordinator who will work with prosecutors and law enforcement officers throughout Indian Country." Obama also talks about the launching of new community policing pilot programs.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2010-07-29
