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Release Time:  For Immediate Release The United States is troubled by reports of that dozens of people were detained in Moscow and other cities around Russia in connection with “Strategy 31” demonstrations.  Authorities arrested citizens seeking to exercise their right to peaceful assembly and some who were not even participating in the demonstration.  We are troubled by reports that those detained were mistreated, including accusations of beatings of protestors by police.  The United States is also concerned by the raid and criminal investigation launched over the weekend against the organizers and activists of the Strategy 31 campaign, which conducts peaceful rallies in support of the right to free assembly.  These steps amount to intimidation of those who choose to exercise their fundamental rights as citizens, enshrined in the Russian constitution and in its international commitments.  Current actions run counter to President Medvedev’s recent comments about the need to widen the political space, and threaten those championing the aspirations that are common to all people.  We urge the Russian government to act to safeguard the fundamental freedoms of expression and assembly for all citizens.

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Statement from National Security Council Spokesman Tommy Vietor on Events Surrounding "Strategy 31" Protests

Release Time:  For Immediate Release On Monday, January 31, 2011, the President signed into law: H.R. 366, which extends the authorization of certain Small Business Administration programs until May 31, 2011.

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Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 366

Release Time:  For Immediate Release EXECUTIVE ORDER ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PRESIDENT'S COUNCIL ON JOBS AND COMPETITIVENESS By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in order to continue to strengthen the Nation's economy and ensure the competitiveness of the United States and to create jobs, opportunity, and prosperity for the American people by ensuring the availability of non partisan advice to the President from participants in and experts on the economy, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1.  There is hereby established within the Department of the Treasury the President's Council on Jobs and Competitiveness (PCJC).  The PCJC shall consist of members appointed by the President from among distinguished citizens outside the Federal Government and shall include citizens chosen to serve as representatives of the various sectors of the economy to offer the diverse perspectives of the private sector, employers, and workers on how the Federal Government can best foster growth, competitiveness, innovation, and job creation.  The members may also include citizens selected based on their expertise and experience to offer independent advice.  The President shall designate a Chair from among the members.  A Co Chair of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology who is not serving in the Federal Government and the Chair and Vice Chair of the President's Export Council shall serve as ex officio members.  The Treasury may provide the PCJC with a staff, as necessary. Sec

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Executive Order — The President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness

Release Time:  For Immediate Release BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Heart disease is a staggering health problem and a leading cause of death for American women and men.  Thankfully, there are steps each of us can take to prevent this chronic disease.  In a time when one in three adults in the United States is living with some form of cardiovascular disease, American Heart Month provides an important reminder that it is never too early to take action to improve our heart health. All Americans should be aware of risk factors that can lead to heart disease, including:  high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, physical inactivity, tobacco use, and family history.  Practicing everyday habits such as eating a balanced diet, maintaining a healthy weight, limiting sodium consumption, exercising regularly, avoiding tobacco, and moderating alcohol intake can reduce these risks.  Each of us can be proactive about our well being, and my Administration is committed to helping Americans protect themselves from chronic conditions like heart disease.  Under the Affordable Care Act, all new individual and group health plans must now provide recommended preventive care and services without a copayment, coinsurance, or deductible.  These potentially life saving screenings include blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, and body mass index tests, as well as counseling on quitting smoking, losing weight, and eating well.  To learn more about the risk factors and prevention of heart disease, I encourage all Americans to visit:  www.CDC.gov/HeartDisease . To save lives in the fight against cardiovascular disease, my Administration is investing in world class research to prevent and treat this and other chronic diseases.  We are also continuing to raise awareness of heart disease and its risk factors among Americans of all ages.  First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move! initiative is safeguarding healthier hearts for the next generation by addressing the factors that contribute to childhood obesity and its serious health consequences.  The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute's The Heart Truth campaign sends women of all ages an urgent message about their risk of heart disease.  In support of women's heart health, I encourage all Americans to wear red or the campaign's Red Dress Pin on National Wear Red Day on Friday, February 4 in honor of the movement to increase awareness of women's heart disease.  Learn more by visiting:  www.HeartTruth.gov .

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Presidential Proclamation–American Heart Month, 2011

Release Time:  For Immediate Release BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month reflects our Nation's growing understanding that violence within relationships often begins during adolescence.  Each year, about one in four teens report being the victim of verbal, physical, emotional, or sexual violence.  Abusive relationships can impact adolescent development, and teens who experience dating violence may suffer long-term negative behavioral and health consequences.  Adolescents in controlling or violent relationships may carry these dangerous and unhealthy patterns into future relationships.  The time to break the cycle of teen dating violence is now, before another generation falls victim to this tragedy.

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Presidential Proclamation–National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, 2011

Release Time:  For Immediate Release Location:  James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:00 P.M. EST       MR.

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Press Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 1/31/2011

Release Time:  For Immediate Release This morning, the Vice President called King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa of Bahrain to discuss the ongoing situation in Egypt.  During the call, the Vice President reiterated our strong focus on opposing violence and calling for restraint; supporting universal rights, including the right to peaceful assembly, association, and speech; and supporting an orderly transition to a government that is responsive to the aspirations of the Egyptian people. The Vice President and Bahraini King exchanged views of the situation and agreed to stay in close contact going forward.

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Readout of the Vice President’s Call with Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa to Discuss Egypt

Release Time:  For Immediate Release Administration and Private Sector Campaigns will promote entrepreneurship and innovation In his State of the Union Address, President Obama laid out a plan for winning the future by out-innovating, out-educating, and out-building the rest of the world.  This week, the White House will hold a number of events to focus on innovation, and how we can create the jobs and industries of the future by investing in the creativity and imagination of the American people. Today, the White House will launch “Startup America,” a national campaign to help America achieve these goals by promoting high-growth entrepreneurship across the country with new initiatives to help encourage private sector investment in job-creating startups and small firms, accelerate research, and address barriers to success for entrepreneurs and small businesses.  President Obama said, “Entrepreneurs embody the promise of America: the belief that if you have a good idea and are willing to work hard and see it through, you can succeed in this country. And in fulfilling this promise, entrepreneurs also play a critical role in expanding our economy and creating jobs

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White House to Launch “Startup America” Initiative