What Government Did Today

Statement by President Obama at Closing of G8 Summit

White House — Sun, 20 May 2012 04:49:26 +0000

Aspen Cabin Camp David, Maryland 6:04 P.M. EDT Good afternoon, everybody. It has been a great pleasure to host the leaders of some of the world’s largest economies here at Camp David. I think the surroundings gave us an opportunity to hold some intimate discussions and make some genuine progress.

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Statement by President Obama at Closing of G8 Summit

Fact Sheet: G-8 Action on the Deauville Partnership with Arab Countries in Transition

White House — Sun, 20 May 2012 04:03:06 +0000

A year after the historic events across the Middle East and North Africa began to unfold, the aspirations of people of the region for freedom, human rights, democracy, job opportunities, empowerment and dignity are undiminished. At the Camp David Summit, G-8 Leaders recognized the important progress that has been achieved in a number of countries undergoing transition and committed to maintaining their support for these transitions in four key priority areas: stabilization, job creation, participation/governance, and integration. Stabilization In response to transition countries’ request for support in promoting economic stabilization necessary to pursue reform, G-8 members will take the following actions: Assist transition countries in the region to stabilize their economies and pursue country-owned plans, by supporting external financing through the International Monetary Fund and bilateral assistance, as appropriate, to promote an economic environment conducive to strong, sound and sustainable economic growth

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Fact Sheet: G-8 Action on Energy and Climate Change

White House — Sun, 20 May 2012 03:59:32 +0000

At the Camp David Summit, G-8 Leaders recognized that the development of and universal access to environmentally safe, sustainable, secure, and affordable sources of energy is essential to global economic growth and to their overall efforts to address climate change. As such, they identified several actions for the G-8 to take together: Pursue a Comprehensive Energy Strategy – Safely Recognize the value of simultaneously pursuing a wide variety of energy sources in order to meet energy demands, acknowledging each nation’s different needs and different approaches. In pursuing an appropriate mix from all of the above, we recognize that different energy sources have different inherent risks and must be developed in a safe, efficient, and environmentally sustainable manner.

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Statement by the G-8 on Global Oil Markets

White House — Sun, 20 May 2012 00:04:34 +0000

“There have been increasing disruptions in the supply of oil to the global market over the past several months, which pose a substantial risk to global economic growth. In response, major producers have increased their output while drawing prudently on excess capacity. Looking ahead to the likelihood of further disruptions in oil sales and the expected increased demand over the coming months, we are monitoring the situation closely and stand ready to call upon the International Energy Agency to take appropriate action to ensure that the market is fully and timely supplied.”

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Remarks by the President Before Working Session with G8 Leaders

White House — Sat, 19 May 2012 20:28:17 +0000

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WEEKLY ADDRESS: Congress Must Move Forward, Not Back On Wall Street Reform

White House — Sat, 19 May 2012 14:30:00 +0000

WASHINGTON, DC— In this week’s address, President Obama discussed Wall Street reform that he put in place to protect consumers, make Wall Street play by the same set of rules, and ensure that taxpayers are never again on the hook for the type of irresponsible behavior on Wall Street that nearly destroyed our financial system and cost the economy millions of jobs. While Republicans in Congress are still trying to delay and dismantle these critical Wall Street reforms, President Obama continues to urgeCongress to finish implementing these reformsso that we can prevent excessive risk-taking and help create an economy that is built to last. The audio of the address and video of the address will be available online at www.whitehouse.gov at 6:00 a.m.

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WEEKLY ADDRESS: Congress Must Move Forward, Not Back On Wall Street Reform

Crimes Against Justices and Cameras in the Court: What’s the Link?

Supreme Court — Sat, 19 May 2012 03:07:04 +0000

Justice Stephen Breyer can’t catch a break. Thursday, The Washington Post’s Reliable Source column reported that Justice Breyer was robbed earlier this month

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Presidential Proclamation — Armed Forces Day, 2012

White House — Sat, 19 May 2012 01:06:00 +0000

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION With every assignment and in every theater, America's men and women in uniform perform their duties with the utmost dignity, honor, and professionalism. Through their dauntless courage and dedication, they live up to our Nation's highest ideals in even the most perilous circumstances.

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Remarks by President Obama and President Hollande of France after Bilateral Meeting

White House — Fri, 18 May 2012 23:49:00 +0000

Oval Office 12:35 P.M.

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Message — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Stabilization of Iraq

White House — Fri, 18 May 2012 20:59:00 +0000

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 emergency is to continue in effect beyond the anniversary date. In accordance with this provision, I have sent the enclosed notice to the Federal Register for publication continuing the national emergency with respect to the stabilization of Iraq.

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