What Government Did Today

Michelle and I are saddened to hear about the passing of Dick Clark.  With “American Bandstand,” he introduced decades’ worth of viewers to the music of our times.  He reshaped the television landscape forever as a creative and innovative producer.  And, of course, for 40 years, we welcomed him into our homes to ring in the New Year.  But more important than his groundbreaking achievements was the way he made us feel – as young and vibrant and optimistic as he was.  As we say a final “so long” to Dick Clark, America’s oldest teenager, our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends – which number far more than he knew.

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Statement by the President on the Passing of Dick Clark

Lorain County Community College Elyria, Ohio 2:36 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you, everybody.  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Thank you so much.  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Everybody, please have a seat.  Well, hello, Ohio!  AUDIENCE:  Hello! THE PRESIDENT:  It is good to be back here at Lorain.  Last time I was here I had an outstanding burger at Smitty's.  (Laughter.)  I got my own presidential football helmet at Riddell.  I got a feeling I may need it between now and November

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Remarks by the President at Lorain County Community College, Elyria, OH

Aboard Air Force One En Route Elyria, Ohio 12:30 P.M. EDT MR

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Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Jay Carney en route Elyria, Ohio, 4/18/12

Today, the Departments of Defense and State released a joint final report to Congress on the national security imperative for revising the nation’s export controls on satellites and related items.   These items are controlled on the United States Munitions List (USML) by statute, based on the requirements of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999, which makes them the sole USML items for which the President does not have the legal authority to appropriately adjust the controls to ensure they meet current and anticipated U.S. national security requirements and to ensure they do not unintentionally harm the U.S. satellite industry and its supplier base.

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FACT SHEET: Release of National Security Report on Revising U.S. Export Controls on Satellites

Plaza San Pedro Cartagena, Colombia 6:09 P.M.

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Remarks by President Obama at a Land Titling Event

Jacksonville Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida 6:08 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Oh! (Applause.) How are you guys doing

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Remarks by the First Lady Honoring Young Women from Military Families

Despite the failure of its attempted missile launch, North Korea’s provocative action threatens regional security, violates international law and contravenes its own recent commitments. While this action is not surprising given North Korea’s pattern of aggressive behavior, any missile activity by North Korea is of concern to the international community

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Statement by the Press Secretary on North Korea’s Missile Launch

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Remarks by the First Lady and Dr. Biden at the Joining Forces Anniversary event

Vice President Biden welcomed Federal Republic of Nigeria Vice President Mohammed Namadi Sambo to the White House yesterday as part of the United States’ commitment to peace and prosperity for Nigeria and for the entire West African region.  The Vice President offered his condolences and those of the American people to Vice President Sambo for the lives lost in the Boko Haram attacks on Easter weekend in Kaduna and Kano.  Vice President Biden reiterated our strong support for Nigeria and its efforts to improve socioeconomic and security conditions across the country, including in the north.  The Vice Presidents discussed opportunities to deepen cooperation on issues of mutual interest such as advancing trade and investment, promoting peace and security in West Africa, and countering terrorism.  Vice President Biden thanked Vice President Sambo for Nigeria’s important role on the continent, and its exemplary leadership during the unrest in Cote d’Ivoire, Mali, and elsewhere.  Vice President Sambo reaffirmed to the Vice President his Government’s commitment to expanding services and access to electricity, enhancing infrastructure to aid development, and improving the quality of life for all of Nigeria’s citizens.

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Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting with Vice President Sambo of Nigeria

Ed. note: Once each decade, the Census Bureau releases the individual records of an official Census taken 72 years earlier.

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From the Archives: The 1940 Census