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EXECUTIVE ORDER: ESTABLISHMENT OF THE WHITE HOUSE OFFICE OF URBAN AFFAIRS
WHITEHOUSE.GOV ^ | Thursday, February 19th, 2009 at 6:55 pm | n/a

Posted on 02/21/2009 3:54:42 AM PST by Cindy

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THE BRIEFING ROOM

Thursday, February 19th, 2009 at 6:55 pm

Executive Order: Establishment of the White House Office of Urban Affairs

THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Press Secretary

For Immediate Release February 19, 2009

EXECUTIVE ORDER

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ESTABLISHMENT OF THE WHITE HOUSE OFFICE OF URBAN AFFAIRS

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in order to take a coordinated and comprehensive approach to developing and implementing an effective strategy concerning urban America, it is hereby ordered as follows:

Section 1. Policy. About 80 percent of Americans live in urban areas, and the economic health and social vitality of our urban communities are critically important to the prosperity and quality of life for Americans. Vibrant cities spawn innovation, economic growth, and cultural enrichment through the businesses, universities, and civic, cultural, religious, and nonprofit institutions they attract. Forward-looking policies that encourage wise investment and development in our urban areas will create employment and housing opportunities and make our country more competitive, prosperous, and strong. In the past, insufficient attention has been paid to the problems faced by urban areas and to coordinating the many Federal programs that affect our cities. A more comprehensive approach is needed, both to develop an effective strategy for urban America and to coordinate the actions of the many executive departments and agencies whose actions impact urban life.

Sec. 2. Establishment. There is established within the Executive Office of the President the White House Office of Urban Affairs (the "Office").

Sec. 3. Functions. The principal functions of the Office are, to the extent permitted by law:

(a) to provide leadership for and coordinate the development of the policy agenda for urban America across executive departments and agencies;

(b) to coordinate all aspects of urban policy;

(c) to work with executive departments and agencies to ensure that appropriate consideration is given by such departments and agencies to the potential impact of their actions on urban areas;

(d) to work with executive departments and agencies, including the Office of Management and Budget, to ensure that Federal Government dollars targeted to urban areas are effectively spent on the highest-impact programs; and

(e) to engage in outreach and work closely with State and local officials, with nonprofit organizations, and with the private sector, both in seeking input regarding the development of a comprehensive urban policy and in ensuring that the implementation of Federal programs advances the objectives of that policy.

Sec. 4. Coordination. In performing its functions, the Office shall work closely with all relevant executive departments and agencies, and offices and councils within the Executive Office of the President, including but not limited to:

(a) the Department of the Treasury;

(b) the Department of Justice;

(c) the Department of Commerce;

(d) the Department of Labor;

(e) the Department of Health and Human Services;

(f) the Department of Housing and Urban Development;

(g) the Department of Transportation;

(h) the Department of Energy;

(i) the Department of Education; and

(j) the Environmental Protection Agency.

Sec. 5. Administration. (a) The Office may work with established or ad hoc committees, task forces, and interagency groups.

(b) The Office shall have a staff headed by the Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of Urban Affairs (Director). The Director shall report jointly to the Assistant to the President for Intergovernmental Affairs and Public Liaison and to the Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy. The Office shall have such staff and other assistance as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this order.

(c) All executive departments and agencies shall cooperate with the Office and provide such information, support, and assistance to the Office as the Director may request, to the extent permitted by law.

Sec. 6. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect:

(i) authority granted by law to a department, agency, or the head thereof; or

(ii) functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.

(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.

(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.

BARACK OBAMA

THE WHITE HOUSE, February 19, 2009.


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: agenda; bho44; bhoeo; democrat; democrats; first100days; obama; urban; urbanaffairs
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1 posted on 02/21/2009 3:54:42 AM PST by Cindy
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To: Cindy

In Breaking News
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2190343/posts


2 posted on 02/21/2009 3:56:57 AM PST by EBH ( Directive 10-289)
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To: Cindy

Next up, the Dept of Social Justice and Defense aka BrownShirts.....


3 posted on 02/21/2009 3:57:32 AM PST by iopscusa (El Vaquero. (SC Lowcountry Cowboy))
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To: Cindy

Down with the peeps..........


4 posted on 02/21/2009 3:57:45 AM PST by Sybeck1 (WHITE AND EMBRACING WHAT IS RIGHT!!!!!!)
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To: allmost

Ping to self for ‘fun times’ tomorrow.


5 posted on 02/21/2009 3:58:07 AM PST by allmost
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To: Cindy

Oh good. Now the USA will turn in to the BIG big easy. We are going to be just like the huge decrepit cities run by Black Mayors. Disgusting.


6 posted on 02/21/2009 3:58:22 AM PST by screaminsunshine (f)
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To: Cindy

Bambi’s house of cards


7 posted on 02/21/2009 4:00:24 AM PST by Doogle (USAF.68-73..8th TFW Ubon Thailand..never store a threat you should have eliminated))
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To: Cindy
Anyone know if this "Office of Urban Affairs" will require its emplyees to learn gang signs and get tattoos?

Sounds like a gorilla, er ... uh ... guerrilla job to me.

8 posted on 02/21/2009 4:11:33 AM PST by G.Mason
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To: Cindy
Why not just establish a Cabinet Level position for the “Department of Sticking the Federal Nose into everything Department”. It seems that Obozo’s solution to the economic “crisis” is to slowly employ everyone into some sort of make believe federal job. Some days it's hard to choose between the belief that the inmates are running the asylum or government based on a “reality” show formulated on the “Lord of the Flies”.
9 posted on 02/21/2009 4:15:02 AM PST by bitterohiogunclinger (America held hostage - day 108)
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To: iopscusa

I don’t like this one single bit. Just what in the heck is going on here?

Don’t they have an agency that covers all of this? Why do they have to have this?


10 posted on 02/21/2009 4:16:18 AM PST by waxer1 ( Live Free or Die; Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death)
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To: Cindy

The zigsaw puzzle picture is beginning to become clear.


11 posted on 02/21/2009 4:29:10 AM PST by papasmurf (Impeach the illegal bastard!)
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To: Cindy

ACORN is now a cabinet department.


12 posted on 02/21/2009 4:29:21 AM PST by tips up
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To: waxer1
"Why do they have to have this?"

to control us / US

Any takers on a bet who will run this section

ACORN

just a small hint

13 posted on 02/21/2009 4:30:14 AM PST by SERE_DOC (Today's politicians, living proof why we have and need a second amendment to the constitution.)
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To: Cindy

Ah, the Community Activist does what he knows best.


14 posted on 02/21/2009 4:36:27 AM PST by pepperdog (The world has gone crazy.)
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To: waxer1
I don’t like this one single bit. Just what in the heck is going on here?

Don’t they have an agency that covers all of this? Why do they have to have this?

I think what is going on here is the construction of an ACORN coordination office within the White House. Obama wants to ensure his reelection and this office will perform political duties for him to make that happen. The money is going to the cities and to ACORN. This office will make sure that it is spent "wisely", that Obama will be the hero for sending it and that the registration of more Democrats can be paid for with taxes paid by Republicans like you and me.

Obama has taken political control of the census. The next building block is control of voter registration and ultimately the votes that are (and are not) counted in the cities. He is building what he hopes will be a political machine like the one in Chicago that will live forever. That is the goal and the steps he is taking are not baby steps.

Scary.

15 posted on 02/21/2009 4:37:01 AM PST by InterceptPoint
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To: Cindy

More like WH DEPT OF URP-ISH AFFAIRS.

PROJECTILE-SPEW AFFAIRS.


16 posted on 02/21/2009 4:45:40 AM PST by Quix (POL BOSSES say fm1900 2 presnt: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/religion/2130557/posts?page=81#81)
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To: Cindy

Office of Community Organizer....


17 posted on 02/21/2009 4:52:55 AM PST by Ann Archy (Abortion.....The Human Sacrifice to the god of Convenience)
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To: Cindy
Hmmmm.....maybe the rural folks will have their votes reduced to 3/4 to 1 urban vote.....I mean, some votes are more equal than others....right?

/S

18 posted on 02/21/2009 4:54:05 AM PST by cbkaty (I may not always post...but I am always here......)
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To: Cindy

URBAN Guerrillas MAYBE!

LLS


19 posted on 02/21/2009 4:55:27 AM PST by LibLieSlayer (hussein will NEVER be my president... NEVER!)
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To: bitterohiogunclinger
How about the Department of Urban Buggery?

LLS

20 posted on 02/21/2009 4:56:15 AM PST by LibLieSlayer (hussein will NEVER be my president... NEVER!)
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