Barack Obama’s Executive Order: Authorizing the Implementation of Certain Sanctions Set Forth in the Iran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act of 2012 and Additional Sanctions with Respect To Iran

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“Iran sanctions are an act of war.” — Ron Paul

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The White House

Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
June 3, 2013

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-195) (22 U.S.C. 8501 et seq.) (CISADA), the Iran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act of 2012

Barack Obama at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner 2013 + Conan O’Brien

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CSPAN on Apr 27, 2013

President Obama at 2013 White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

The US Gives Nothing In Return by Finian Cunningham

by Finian Cunningham
Writer, Dandelion Salad
East Africa
Crossposted from www.strategic-culture.org
April 20, 2013

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Negotiating with the US over nuclear issues, sovereignty, peace and much else, is like playing card poker with a punk in a Wild West saloon. You’re never going to win because the punk makes up all the rules of the game. In fact, he can change the rules of the game as he goes along to make sure he always wins.

Barack Obama Is Comfortable with Bush’s Inferno by Ralph Nader + ABA White Papers

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by Ralph Nader
The Nader Page
April 19, 2013

George W. Bush is riding high. A megamillionaire, from the taxpayer-subsidized Texas Rangers company, he makes $150,000 to $200,000 per speech, receives a large presidential pension and support facilities and is about to dedicate the $500 million George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum on April 25.

Richard Wolff: Obama Preaches Stimulus to Europe and Practices Austerity at Home

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TheRealNews – Apr 20, 2013

Richard Wolff: Low wages, cheap money, and cheap equipment are driving higher profits and the politics of austerity.

Explosions At Boston Marathon

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My condolences to the families of those killed and all who have been injured.

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RussiaToday – Apr 15, 2013

 At least two people are dead following a pair of explosions in Boston, Massachusetts where thousands of runners are participating in the annual Boston Marathon. Local media report over 100 people have been injured as well.

Barack Obama’s Presidential Memorandum — Presidential Determination on Syria Drawdown

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Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
April 11, 2013

MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE

THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE

SUBJECT: Drawdown Pursuant to Section 552(c)(2)of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 of up to $10 Million in Commodities and Services from any Agency of the United States Government to the Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC) and the Syrian Opposition’s Supreme Military Council (SMC)

Glen Ford: U.S. Imperialism Hopping on Just One Leg

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strugglevideomedia -Apr 6, 2013

Glen Ford of Black Agenda Reports speaks at Trinity College (Hartford) March 2013.

Dear President Obama: Easter Has Nothing To Do With War (2010)

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Repost, in case you missed it.

Warning

This video may contain images depicting the reality and horror of war/violence and should only be viewed by a mature audience.

DerrickCCrowe - April 04, 2010

In his weekly address, President Obama strangely introduces a war theme into a message ostensibly about a holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ…y’know, the Prince of Peace.

Barack Obama’s Executive Order: Amendments to Executive Order 12777 + Blueprint for a Clean and Secure Energy Future

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The White House

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Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
March 15, 2013

FACT SHEET: President Obama’s Blueprint for a Clean and Secure Energy Future

The United States is on the path to a cleaner and more secure energy future. Since President Obama took office, responsible oil and gas production has increased each year, while oil imports have fallen to a 20 year low; renewable electricity generation from wind, solar, and geothermal sources has doubled;

Barack Obama’s Notice: Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Iran + Wilkerson: US Objective Is Regime Change

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Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
March 12, 2013

On March 15, 1995, the President issued Executive Order 12957, which declared a national emergency with respect to Iran and, pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706), took related steps to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States constituted by the actions and policies of the Government of Iran.

Barack Obama’s Executive Order — Export Control Reform

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The White House
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
March 8, 2013

Fact Sheet: Implementation of Export Control Reform

Today, the Administration announced two key steps to further the goals of President Obama’s Export Control Reform Initiative, which is a common sense approach to overhauling the nation’s export control system.  President Obama signed an Executive Order today to update delegated presidential authorities over the administration of certain export and import controls under the Arms Export Control Act of 1976,

Obama’s Attorney General Backs Drone Strikes On US Soil + Rand Paul’s Senate Filibuster of Brennan Nomination

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Updated: Mar. 8, 2013

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RTAmerica·Mar 6, 2013

US Attorney General Eric Holder released a statement in which he says he doesn’t rule out the possibility of using military drones on Americans in the US. Holder’s statements have drawn even more attention to America’s drone program and some senators have continued to opposed the possible use of drones against Americans on US soil. Mike Riggs, associate editor for Mike Riggs, sounds off on Holder’s position.

Gasoline Prices, A Challenge to Obama by Ralph Nader

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by Ralph Nader
The Nader Page
Feb. 28, 2013

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Here we go again. A sudden surge in the price of gasoline and heating oil is followed by reported expressions of frustrated despair by hard-pressed consumers in the midst of silence from the oil companies and abdication of responsibility by the elected and appointed officials of federal and state governments.

The price of gasoline is up by about 50 cents in the past month, according to AAA, making the average gallon go for close to $4 per gallon in many parts of the country.

Barack Obama’s Notice: Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Situation in Zimbabwe

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Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
March 1, 2013

Notice — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Situation in Zimbabwe

On March 6, 2003, by Executive Order 13288, the President declared a national emergency and blocked the property of persons undermining democratic processes or institutions in Zimbabwe, pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706).