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Notice 133032008-05-20Bush

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Stabilization of Iraq

President George W. Bush continued for one year the national emergency declared in 2003 regarding Iraq, citing ongoing threats to U.S. national security and foreign policy from obstacles to Iraq's reconstruction, security, and institutional development. The notice extends emergency measures under IEEPA and the National Emergencies Act beyond the May 22, 2008 expiration date.

Notice 130472008-05-16Bush

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Burma

This notice continues for one year the national emergency with respect to Burma (Myanmar) originally declared on May 20, 1997, citing ongoing repression by the Burmese government as a threat to U.S. national security and foreign policy. The continuation maintains existing sanctions including investment prohibitions, import bans, and financial restrictions.

Notice 133382008-05-07Bush

Continuation of the National Emergency Blocking Property of Certain Persons and Prohibiting the Export of Certain Goods to Syria

President Bush continued for one year the national emergency declared in 2004 regarding Syria, maintaining sanctions that block property of certain persons and prohibit exports of certain goods to Syria. The continuation cites ongoing Syrian support for terrorism, weapons programs, and undermining stabilization efforts in Iraq as justifications.

Memo2008-05-06Bush

Assignment of Reporting Function Under Subsection 1225(a) of the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007

President George W. Bush delegated to the Secretary of State the presidential reporting function under subsection 1225(a) of the 2007 John Warner National Defense Authorization Act. This is a routine administrative reassignment of a statutory duty from the President to a cabinet secretary.

Det2008-05-05Bush

Proposed Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Russian Federation for Cooperation in the Field of Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy

President Bush approved a proposed U.S.-Russia agreement for peaceful nuclear energy cooperation under Section 123b of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, finding it promotes common defense and security without unreasonable risk. The Secretary of State is authorized to execute the agreement and publish this determination in the Federal Register.

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