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Det 8959--2013-04-11Obama

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)

This presidential determination authorizes an emergency drawdown of up to $10 million in nonlethal commodities and services from any U.S. government agency to provide food and medical supplies to the Syrian Opposition Coalition and the Supreme Military Council for distribution to those in need. The determination waives normal legal restrictions under the Foreign Assistance Act, citing an unforeseen emergency and U.S. national security interests.

Order2013-04-10Obama

Sequestration Order for Fiscal Year 2014 Pursuant to Section 251A of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act, as Amended

This presidential order mandates automatic spending cuts (sequestration) for fiscal year 2014, requiring that on October 1, 2013, direct spending budgetary resources in non-exempt accounts be reduced by amounts calculated by OMB in its April 10, 2013 report to Congress. The order implements statutory requirements under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act without discretionary policy choices.

Det2013-04-08Obama

Presidential Determination on Eligibility of the Federal Republic of Somalia To Receive Defense Articles and Defense Services Under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as Amended, and the Arms Export Control Act, as Amended

This determination certifies that providing defense articles and services to Somalia will strengthen U.S. security and promote world peace, thereby allowing Somalia to receive such assistance under the Foreign Assistance Act and Arms Export Control Act. The Secretary of State is directed to transmit the determination and justification to Congress and publish it in the Federal Register.

Memo2013-04-05Obama

Federal Employee Pay Schedules and Rates That Are Set by Administrative Discretion

This memorandum extends through December 31, 2013, the existing freeze on federal employee pay increases that would otherwise result from administrative discretion, continuing policies established in 2010 and 2012. The action responds to congressional denial of statutory pay adjustments in the 2013 appropriations act.

Memo2013-04-05Obama

Delegation of Functions Under Sections 404 and 406 of Public Law 112-208

This memorandum delegates presidential functions under sections 404 and 406 of Public Law 112-208 (the Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012) to the Secretary of the Treasury and Secretary of State. Treasury gains authority over determinations and certain sanctions-related functions; State gains authority over list submissions, reports, and related diplomatic functions, each required to consult with the other.

EO 136402013-04-05Obama

Continuance of Advisory Council

This executive order extends the President's Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships for another two years. The Council, originally created by Executive Order 13498 in 2009 and previously reestablished in 2011, will now terminate on April 5, 2015 unless further extended.

EO 136412013-04-05Obama

Adjustments of Certain Rates of Pay

This executive order implements statutorily-mandated pay rate adjustments for federal civilian employees, senior executives, military personnel, judges, and certain elected officials for 2013, maintaining 2010 pay levels through 2013 as required by continuing appropriations laws. It supersedes the prior December 2012 order and sets specific effective dates for military pay (January 1, 2013) and other schedules (first pay period on or after January 1, 2013).

Notice 135362013-04-04Obama

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Somalia

President Obama continued for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13536 regarding Somalia, citing ongoing threats from violence, piracy, and al-Shabaab financing through charcoal exports. The notice extends emergency measures originally declared in April 2010 and expanded in July 2012 beyond their April 12, 2013 expiration date.

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