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Perhaps Oklahoma is peeved that the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals struck down the state’s anti-Sharia law, a state constitutional amendment that prevents Oklahoma state courts from considering or using Sharia law in decisions.

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Sooners to Supreme Court: Stop Minding Oklahoma Business?

Release Time:  For Immediate Release AMERICAN HEART MONTH, 2012 – - – - – - – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION      Every year, heart disease takes the lives of over half a million Americans, and it remains the leading cause of death in the United States.  This devastating epidemic leaves no one untouched; its victims are fathers and daughters, grandparents and siblings, cherished friends and community members across our country.  This month, we remember the steps each of us can take to reduce the risk of heart disease and recommit to better heart health for all Americans.      While genetic or hereditary factors play a part in many instances of cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, physical inactivity, obesity, tobacco use, and alcohol abuse are major risk factors that can be prevented or controlled.  To take action against heart disease, I encourage all Americans to make balanced and nutritious meal choices, maintain a healthy weight, and get active.  Avoiding tobacco, moderating alcohol consumption, and working with a health care provider can also help prevent or treat conditions that can lead to heart disease.  Additional resources on how to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease are available at:  www.CDC.gov/HeartDisease .      To help win the fight against heart disease, my Administration is working to ensure individuals and communities have the tools they need to make real gains in this critical effort.  Last September, we launched the Million Hearts initiative, which is coordinating programs across Federal agencies and forging new public-private partnerships to prevent one million heart attacks and strokes over the next 5 years.  Resources on how to join the initiative are available at:  MillionHearts.HHS.gov.  To secure our children's heart health and end childhood obesity within a generation, First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move! initiative is encouraging healthy eating habits and promoting physical activity among families and young people.  The National Institutes of Health is pursuing cutting-edge research to unlock new treatments for cardiovascular disease.  And the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is working in communities across our country to help reduce risk factors and prevent heart disease.

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Presidential Proclamation — American Heart Month, 2012

Release Time:  For Immediate Release NATIONAL AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH, 2012 – - – - – - – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION      The story of African Americans is a story of resilience and perseverance.  It traces a people who refused to accept the circumstances under which they arrived on these shores, and it chronicles the generations who fought for an America that truly reflects the ideals enshrined in our founding documents.  It is the narrative of slaves who shepherded others along the path to freedom and preachers who organized against the rules of Jim Crow, of young people who sat-in at lunch counters and ordinary men and women who took extraordinary risks to change our Nation for the better.  During National African American History Month, we celebrate the rich legacy of African Americans and honor the remarkable contributions they have made to perfecting our Union.      This year's theme, "Black Women in American Culture and History," invites us to pay special tribute to the role African American women have played in shaping the character of our Nation — often in the face of both racial and gender discrimination.  As courageous visionaries who led the fight to end slavery and tenacious activists who fought to expand basic civil rights to all Americans, African American women have long served as champions of social and political change.  And from the literary giants who gave voice to their communities to the artists whose harmonies and brush strokes captured hardships and aspirations, African American women have forever enriched our cultural heritage

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Presidential Proclamation — National African American History Month, 2012

Release Time:  For Immediate Release NATIONAL TEEN DATING VIOLENCE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION MONTH, 2012 – - – - – - – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION      In America, an alarming number of young people experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse as part of a controlling or violent dating relationship.  The consequences of dating violence — spanning impaired development to physical harm — pose a threat to the health and well-being of teens across our Nation, and it is essential we come together to break the cycle of violence that burdens too many of our sons and daughters.  This month, we recommit to providing critical support and services for victims of dating violence and empowering teens with the tools to cultivate healthy, respectful relationships.      Though we have made substantial progress in the fight to reduce violence against women, dating violence remains a reality for millions of young people.  In a 12 month period, one in 10 high school students nationwide reported they were physically hurt on purpose by their boyfriend or girlfriend, and still more experienced verbal or emotional abuse like shaming, bullying, or threats.  Depression, substance abuse, and health complications are among the long-term impacts that may follow in the wake of an abusive relationship.  Tragically, dating violence can also lead to other forms of violence, including sexual assault.  These outcomes are unacceptable, and we must do more to prevent dating violence and ensure the health and safety of our Nation's youth.

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Presidential Proclamation — National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, 2012

Release Time:  For Immediate Release On Tuesday, January 31, 2012, the President signed into law: H.R.

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Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 3800

Release Time:  For Immediate Release James S. Brady Press Briefing Room   1:15 P.M.

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Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 1/31/12

Release Time:  For Immediate Release Walter E. Washington Convention Center Washington, D.C.

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Remarks by the President at the Washington Auto Show

Release Time:  For Immediate Release Administration Takes Immediate Steps to Accelerate Startup and Small Business Growth Today, on the one-year anniversary of both the White House Startup America Initiative and the private-sector Startup America Partnership, President Obama sent a Startup America Legislative Agenda to Congress which will expand tax relief and unlock capital for startups and small businesses that are creating jobs. Additionally, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will take steps to attract and retain foreign-born entrepreneurs and highly-skilled immigrants so they can start up the next generation of small businesses and great American companies.  The Administration also unveiled several new agency actions to accelerate the growth of young, job-creating companies, at the same time that new entrepreneur-led regional coalitions are launching throughout the nation. “One year ago today, I called for an all hands on deck effort to ensure that America remains the best place on Earth to turn a great idea into a successful business.  The private sector responded, with the Startup America Partnership launching new entrepreneurial networks all across the country.  Today, we’re taking new steps that build on that progress, and I urge Congress to send me a common-sense bipartisan bill that does even more to expand access to capital and cut taxes for America’s entrepreneurs and small businesses,” said President Obama.

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On One-Year Anniversary of Startup America Initiative President Obama Sends Startup America Legislative Agenda to Congress

Release Time:  For Immediate Release Oval Office 2:59 P.M. EST PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Well, I want to welcome President Saakashvili and his delegation here, and it’s a wonderful occasion to have him here as we’ll be celebrating this year 20 years of independence for Georgia and the eighth anniversary of the Rose Revolution

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Remarks by President Obama and President Saakashvili of Georgia After Bilateral Meeting

Release Time:  For Immediate Release James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:44 P.M

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Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 1/30/12