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The White House (blog)
December 5, 2017
We had some very late nights getting the tax-cut bill to conference. Last was very smooth, and I think we're going to make it so that it comes out very beautifully. I call it "the mixer." It's a conference where everyone gets together and they pick all the good things and get rid of the things they don't like. But it's aÃâà...
The White House (blog)
November 17, 2017
“Real individual people — that's you, your friends, and your neighbors — pay every dime of the corporate income tax.” You should want to cut business taxes; after all, it's you who has to pay them. Editorial. Washington Examiner. November 17, 2017. The wailing and gnashing of teeth over the tax reform billÃâà...
The White House (blog)
November 13, 2017
President Donald J. Trump today announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key positions in his Administration: Timothy R. Petty of Indiana, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Interior (Water and Science). Dr. Petty serves as Deputy Legislative Director and Legislative Assistant on issues ofÃâà...
The White House (blog)
January 20, 2017
In addition to the Vice President's Office in the West Wing, the Vice President and his staff maintain a set of offices in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building (EEOB), located next to the West Wing on the White House premises. This office, called the Vice President's Ceremonial Office, served as the Navy Secretary's OfficeÃâà...
The White House (blog)
March 10, 2015
The power of the Executive Branch is vested in the President of the United States, who also acts as head of state and Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces. The President is responsible for implementing and enforcing the laws written by Congress and, to that end, appoints the heads of the federal agencies, including theÃâà...
The White House (blog)
February 4, 2015
Originally built for the State, War and Navy Departments between 1871 and 1888, the Eisenhower Executive Office Building now houses a majority of offices for White House staff. The Eisenhower Executive Office Building is located next to the West Wing, and houses a majority of offices for White House staff. Originally builtÃâà...
FactCheck.org
May 16, 2013
And that's the site to which the White House's own Web page on “Federal Agencies & Commissions” directs visitors. The Commissioner of Internal Revenue heads the IRS and is nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate. And, in its own words, the IRS says that it was “organized to carry outÃâà...
The White House (blog)
February 19, 2009
There are hundreds of federal agencies and commissions charged with handling such responsibilities as managing America's space program, protecting its forests, and gathering intelligence. For a full listing of Federal Agencies, Departments, and Commissions, visit USA.gov. White House Logo. The White HouseÃâà...
The White House (blog)
January 25, 2009
One of the most important rights of American citizens is the franchise — the right to vote. Originally under the Constitution, only white male citizens over the age of 21 were eligible to vote. This shameful injustice has been corrected and voting rights have been extended several times over the course of our history. TodayÃâà...
The White House (blog)
January 25, 2009
Powers not granted to the federal government are reserved for states and the people, which are divided between state and local governments. Most Americans have more daily contact with their state and local governments than with the federal government. Police departments, libraries, and schools — not to mentionÃâà...
The White House (blog)
January 24, 2009
The Constitution of the United States of America is the supreme law of the United States. Empowered with the sovereign authority of the people by the framers and the consent of the legislatures of the states, it is the source of all government powers, and also provides important limitations on the government that protect theÃâà...
