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Det2011-08-30Obama

Waiver of Restriction on Providing Funds to the Palestinian Authority

President Obama waived a congressional restriction on providing foreign assistance funds to the Palestinian Authority, certifying that doing so served U.S. national security interests. The determination directs the Secretary of State to transmit it to Congress with a required report and publish it in the Federal Register.

EO 135832011-08-18Obama

Establishing a Coordinated Government-Wide Initiative to Promote Diversity and Inclusion in the Federal Workforce

This executive order establishes a coordinated, government-wide initiative to promote diversity and inclusion in the federal workforce. It directs OPM and OMB to develop a Government-wide Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan within 90 days, requires agencies to create their own agency-specific plans within 120 days of that plan's issuance, and mandates regular reporting on progress.

EO 135822011-08-17Obama

Blocking Property of the Government of Syria and Prohibiting Certain Transactions With Respect to Syria

This executive order blocks all property of the Syrian government and its controlled entities within U.S. jurisdiction, prohibits new U.S. investment in Syria, bans exports of services to Syria, prohibits imports of Syrian petroleum and petroleum products, and bars U.S. persons from dealing in Syrian oil. It also authorizes the Treasury Secretary to designate additional individuals and entities for sanctions.

Notice 132222011-08-12Obama

Continuation of Emergency Regarding Export Control Regulations

President Obama extended for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13222, which addresses the threat posed by the expiration of the Export Administration Act of 1979. The continuation maintains export control regulations under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

Det2011-08-10Obama

Continuation of U.S. Drug Interdiction Assistance to the Government of Colombia

President Obama certified that Colombia meets statutory requirements for U.S. assistance in interdicting aircraft suspected of drug trafficking, continuing a program that allows U.S. support for aerial interdiction in Colombian airspace. The determination requires Colombia to have procedures protecting against innocent loss of life, including warning aircraft before force is used.

Det2011-08-08Obama

Unexpected Urgent Refugee and Migration Needs Related to the Horn of Africa

President Obama authorized up to $10 million from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund to address urgent refugee and migration needs stemming from the humanitarian crisis in the Horn of Africa in 2011. The funds could go to international, governmental, and nongovernmental organizations plus administrative expenses for the State Department's Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration.

Proc 86972011-08-04Obama

Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Persons Who Participate in Serious Human Rights and Humanitarian Law Violations and Other Abuses

This proclamation suspends entry into the United States of immigrants and nonimmigrants who have participated in serious human rights violations, war crimes, crimes against humanity, or systematic violence against civilians based on protected characteristics. The Secretary of State has sole discretion to identify covered persons and implement the suspension in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, with exceptions for foreign relations interests and case-by-case determinations of U.S. interest.

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