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Notice 132882014-02-28Obama

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Zimbabwe

President Obama continues for one year the national emergency regarding Zimbabwe originally declared in 2003, maintaining sanctions that block property of certain Zimbabwean government officials and others undermining democratic processes. The notice extends Executive Orders 13288, 13391, and 13469 beyond their March 6, 2014 expiration date under the National Emergencies Act.

Memo2014-02-27Obama

Creating and Expanding Ladders of Opportunity for Boys and Young Men of Color

President Obama established the My Brother's Keeper Task Force, an interagency initiative chaired by the Assistant to the President and Cabinet Secretary with the Deputy Secretary of Education as Executive Director, to improve life outcomes for boys and young men of color through better coordination of federal programs, data sharing, and public-private partnerships. The Task Force is directed to create assessment tools, evaluate federal policy impacts, and report back with recommendations within 90 days and a status report within one year.

Notice 68672014-02-25Obama

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Cuba and of the Emergency Authority Relating to the Regulation of the Anchorage and Movement of Vessels

President Obama continued a national emergency with respect to Cuba originally declared in 1996 after Cuba shot down two U.S. civilian aircraft, and expanded in 2004 to deny monetary and material support to the Cuban government. The notice extends emergency authority to regulate vessel anchorage and movement near Cuba for another year under the National Emergencies Act.

Det2014-02-24Obama

Proposed Agreement for Cooperation Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy

President Obama approved a proposed nuclear cooperation agreement with Vietnam under Section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act, determining it promotes common defense and security without unreasonable risk. The Secretary of State is authorized to execute and publish the agreement.

Notice 135662014-02-20Obama

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Libya

President Obama extended for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13566 regarding Libya, originally issued in response to Qadhafi's violence against civilians and risk of asset misappropriation. The notice states sanctions are being wound down but the situation continues to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat requiring continued emergency measures.

EO 136592014-02-19Obama

Streamlining the Export/Import Process for America's Businesses

This executive order directs federal agencies to modernize U.S. trade processing by completing the International Trade Data System (ITDS)—a "single window" for electronic submission of import/export data—by December 31, 2016. It establishes the Border Interagency Executive Council (BIEC) to coordinate cross-agency border management, streamline regulatory requirements, and improve supply chain efficiency while maintaining security and public health protections.

EO 136582014-02-12Obama

Establishing a Minimum Wage for Contractors

This executive order establishes a minimum wage of $10.10 per hour for workers on new federal contracts and subcontracts, effective January 1, 2015, with annual inflation adjustments beginning January 1, 2016. It also sets a phased minimum cash wage for tipped workers reaching 70% of the standard minimum wage. The order requires implementing regulations by October 1, 2014, and applies to contracts solicited on or after January 1, 2015.

EO 136572014-02-10Obama

Changing the Name of the National Security Staff to the National Security Council Staff

This executive order renames the National Security Staff to the National Security Council Staff and updates all references in prior executive orders and presidential directives accordingly. It makes no changes to legal authorities, functions, or organizational structure.

Notice 133962014-02-04Obama

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Situation in or in Relation to C[ocirc]te d'Ivoire

President Obama continued for one year the national emergency declared by Executive Order 13396 on February 7, 2006, regarding the conflict in Côte d'Ivoire. The continuation maintains sanctions blocking property of certain persons contributing to the conflict, citing ongoing threats to U.S. national security and foreign policy despite democratic progress since 2011.

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